SUV Rankings: Affordable Large SUVs
Ranking of large SUVs and crossovers, generally priced under $35,000. Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition, Toyota Sequoia and more. Rankings based on an in-depth analysis by U.S. News editors of all published auto ratings, reviews and test drives.
- MSRP: $28,635 - $34,045
- Invoice: $26,508 - $31,498
- MPG: 16 City / 22 Hwy
#1
2010 Mazda CX-9
For an SUV with plenty of room and a little zoom, check out the Mazda CX-9.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.9 |
| Performance: | 8.6 |
| Exterior: | 8.8 |
| Interior: | 8.3 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $38,530 - $58,905
- Invoice: $34,676 - $53,014
- Avg. Paid: $37,997 - $57,563
- MPG: 14 City / 19 Hwy
#2
2010 Toyota Sequoia
With strong towing capabilities and a comfortable cabin that includes a spacious and comfortable third-row seat, the Toyota Sequoia is an excellent alternative to domestic full-size SUVs.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.8 |
| Performance: | 8.1 |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | 8.8 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 10.0 |
- MSRP: $37,280 - $53,615
- Invoice: $34,670 - $49,862
- Avg. Paid: $36,374 - $51,332
- MPG: 14 (2009) City / 20 (2009) Hwy
#3
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
If you need an SUV with plenty of seating and towing power, the Chevrolet Tahoe delivers. Easy-to-live-with handling and an inviting cabin are icing on the cake.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.7 |
| Performance: | 8.9 |
| Exterior: | 8.4 |
| Interior: | 8.3 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $40,635 - $55,625
- Invoice: $37,791 - $51,731
- MPG: 15 City / 21 Hwy
#4
2010 Chevrolet Suburban
The Chevrolet Suburban combines a cavernous interior with beefy towing capabilities, making it a strong choice for buyers who need to transport a crowd and all its ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.6 |
| Performance: | 8.6 |
| Exterior: | 9.0 |
| Interior: | 8.7 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $51,185 - $61,345
- Invoice: $48,370 - $57,971
- MPG: 21 (2009) City / 22 (2009) Hwy
#4
2010 GMC Yukon Hybrid
Try doing all this in a Prius: The GMC Yukon Hybrid seats eight, can tow more than 6,000 pounds and gets up to 21 mpg in city ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.6 |
| Performance: | 8.4 |
| Exterior: | 7.0 |
| Interior: | 8.0 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $35,085 - $50,740
- Invoice: $32,783 - $47,028
- Avg. Paid: $34,260 - $49,201
- MPG: 14 (est) City / 20 (est) Hwy
#6
2010 Ford Expedition
The 2010 Ford Expedition has a powerful engine and best-in-class passenger and towing capacity, helping it compete effectively with Chevrolet's Tahoe and Suburban.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.5 |
| Performance: | 8.6 |
| Exterior: | 7.4 |
| Interior: | 9.0 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $50,720 - $53,525
- Invoice: $47,930 - $50,581
- MPG: 21 (2009) City / 22 (2009) Hwy
#7
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
The Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid lets buyers who need full-size SUV capability go green -- even if it's only a very light shade. Buyers who want Prius-like fuel ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.3 |
| Performance: | 8.1 |
| Exterior: | 8.4 |
| Interior: | 8.6 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $38,020 - $58,750
- Invoice: $35,359 - $54,638
- MPG: 14 City / 19 (2009) Hwy
#7
2010 GMC Yukon
The GMC Yukon is the mechanical twin of the class-leading Chevy Tahoe, which may cause some buyers to overlook this good SUV.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.3 |
| Performance: | 8.3 |
| Exterior: | 8.7 |
| Interior: | 8.2 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $34,730 - $45,270
- Invoice: $31,705 - $41,110
- Avg. Paid: $33,561 - $43,520
- MPG: 14 City / 19 Hwy
#9
2009 Chrysler Aspen
The Chrysler Aspen has been discontinued for 2009, but models are still available on dealer lots.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.1 |
| Performance: | 6.9 |
| Exterior: | 8.1 |
| Interior: | 8.0 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $28,130 - $45,040
- Invoice: $25,806 - $40,911
- Avg. Paid: $27,823 - $44,110
- MPG: 14 City / 20 Hwy
#9
2009 Dodge Durango
The Dodge Durango has been discontinued for the 2009 model year, but there are still some available on dealer lots.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.1 |
| Performance: | 7.4 |
| Exterior: | 7.0 |
| Interior: | 8.0 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $37,210 - $52,190
- Invoice: $33,880 - $47,498
- Avg. Paid: $36,444 - $50,795
- MPG: 12 City / 18 Hwy
#11
2010 Nissan Armada
The Nissan Armada offers buyers plenty of power and rugged capability, but not enough to make it a standout in this competitive class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 6.9 |
| Performance: | 8.0 |
| Exterior: | 7.0 |
| Interior: | 7.6 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $33,575 - $42,830
- Invoice: $31,873 - $40,202
- Avg. Paid: $33,788 - $43,273
- MPG: 14 City / 19 Hwy
#12
2010 Jeep Commander
The Jeep Commander is an also-ran in a competitive class, though it does offer plenty of space and capabilities to take a lot of passengers far off-road.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 6.2 |
| Performance: | 7.3 |
| Exterior: | 6.9 |
| Interior: | 6.7 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |