SUV Rankings: Affordable Midsize SUVs
View the best midsize SUVs, generally priced below $40,000. Then read our midsize SUV reviews and compare specs to find your top SUV. Learn more about our rankings.
| Rank | Car | Overall | Performance | Interior | Safety | Reliability | MSRP | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
8.4
|
8.0
|
8.5
|
9.8
|
3.5
|
$38,445 $47,625 |
City: 17 Hwy: 24 |
|
| #2 |
8.2
|
7.8
|
8.3
|
9.8
|
3.0
|
$30,510 $42,575 |
City: 17 Hwy: 24 |
|
| #2 |
8.2
|
7.4
|
7.7
|
9.4
|
4.0
|
$29,020 $39,400 |
City: 20 Hwy: 25 |
|
| #4 |
8.1
|
8.2
|
8.1
|
9.2
|
3.0
|
$27,695 $60,295 |
City: 17 Hwy: 23 |
|
| #4 |
8.1
|
7.8
|
7.8
|
9.4
|
4.0
|
$40,170 $46,370 |
City: 28 (2011) Hwy: 28 (2011) |
|
| #6 |
8.0
|
7.5
|
8.2
|
9.0
|
3.0
|
$27,700 $39,150 |
City: 19 Hwy: 27 |
|
| #6 |
8.0
|
7.7
|
8.2
|
9.8
|
2.5
|
$30,900 $43,820 |
City: 17 Hwy: 24 |
|
| #6 |
8.0
|
8.7
|
7.6
|
7.5
|
3.5
|
$29,785 $36,375 |
City: 17 (Est) Hwy: 24 (Est) |
|
| #9 |
7.9
|
7.6
|
7.6
|
9.8
|
2.0
|
$24,700 $29,700 |
City: 21 Hwy: 29 |
|
| #9 |
7.9
|
7.7
|
7.3
|
9.4
|
4.5
|
$27,030 $28,620 |
City: 17 (2012) Hwy: 20 (2012) |
|
| #11 |
7.8
|
7.8
|
7.5
|
9.2
|
3.0
|
$29,495 $42,345 |
City: 16 Hwy: 23 |
|
| #11 |
7.8
|
7.4
|
7.6
|
9.8
|
3.0
|
$34,050 $47,945 |
City: 17 Hwy: 24 |
|
| #11 |
7.8
|
7.5
|
7.4
|
9.4
|
3.0
|
$23,150 $33,400 |
City: 21 Hwy: 30 |
|
| #11 |
7.8
|
8.0
|
8.3
|
8.7
|
4.0
|
$28,440 $44,540 |
City: 18 Hwy: 24 |
|
| #15 |
7.7
|
6.8
|
8.2
|
9.4
|
4.0
|
$27,850 $39,020 |
City: 20 Hwy: 26 |
|
| #16 |
7.6
|
7.0
|
7.1
|
9.8
|
3.0
|
$29,100 $40,780 |
City: 17 Hwy: 24 |
|
| #16 |
7.6
|
6.9
|
7.4
|
9.4
|
3.5
|
$29,520 $41,270 |
City: 18 Hwy: 25 |
|
| #18 |
7.3
|
6.9
|
7.4
|
9.2
|
4.0
|
$31,490 $41,030 |
City: 17 Hwy: 22 |
|
| #19 |
7.1
|
7.7
|
6.4
|
8.5
|
2.5
|
$22,695 $28,595 |
City: 23 Hwy: 28 |
|
| #19 |
7.1
|
7.0
|
7.6
|
8.6
|
2.0
|
$28,650 $41,150 |
City: 20 Hwy: 26 |
|
| #21 |
6.9
|
7.2
|
6.7
|
9.8
|
3.0
|
$32,595 $32,595 |
City: 16 Hwy: 21 |
