There is a decent choice if you seek a nice affordable SUV with 3rd-row seating for the whole family. With a budget of $31,000, you can count on at least 10 suitable vehicles to pick from.
Hyundai Santa Fe
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe © Hyundai Motor Company
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- Starting MSRP: $30,400
The Hyundai Santa Fe went up in price recently, which doesn’t mean it is not justified. However, when the price was comparable with the Kia Sorento, it was a top pick on a par with the latter without any doubts. This mid-size SUV is praised for its convenience, low fuel consumption, and plenty of features.
Honda Pilot
2016 Honda Pilot Elite © Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
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- Starting MSRP: $30,145
The car that is considered best in its class by many observers. The Honda Pilot is a mid-size crossover SUV with a look of a luxury vehicle, powerful engine and decent safety features.
Toyota Highlander
2016 Toyota Highlander © Toyota Motor Corporation
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- Starting MSRP: $29,990
The famous Toyota Highlander is not a full-size crossover SUV, but that doesn’t mean it has little room. It is a top pick in every measure if you don’t mind to pay little more for the quality.
Mazda CX-9
2016 Mazda CX-9 © Mazda Motor Corporation
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- Starting MSRP: $29,985
The Mazda CX-9 is a full-size crossover SUV with a price less than $30,000. It is beautiful, comfortable, and powerful. Unfortunately, it has some flaws in safety that ruin the perfect image.
Nissan Pathfinder
2016 Nissan Pathfinder © Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
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- Starting MSRP: $29,830
The Nissan Pathfinder is a full-size crossover SUV with modern design and plenty of space. The first generation presented in 1985 was a truck-based SUV built on a ladder-type frame, and nothing reminds of the old times now.
Ford Flex
2016 Ford Flex © Ford Motor Company
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- Starting MSRP: $29,600
The Ford Flex is the least expensive full-size crossover SUV you can find; it has plenty of space for everyone. With its powerful engine and square design, it seems reminiscent of luxury Range Rover SUVs, but its price is significantly lower.
Kia Sorento
2016 Kia Sorento SXL © Kia Motors
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- Starting MSRP: $25,100
The Kia Sorento is a champion in terms of price / quality ratio. It is one of the safest and most comfortable SUVs with 3rd-row seating currently available in the United States which does not preclude its affordability.
Nissan Rogue
2016 Nissan Rogue © Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
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- Starting MSRP: $23,290
The second Nissan vehicle in the top 10. It is hard to believe that this crossover SUV is a seven-passenger being only 182.8 inches lengthwise. However, it’s comfortable enough for its size and there is also space for luggage left.
Mitsubishi Outlander
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander © Mitsubishi Group
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- Starting MSRP: $22,995
The Mitsubishi Outlander is a well-known Japanese crossover SUV designed for adventurers with a modest budget and big family. Its advantages include worthy safety features and availability of plug-in hybrid model.
Dodge Journey
2016 Dodge Journey Crossroad © Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
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- Starting MSRP: $20,995
The Dodge Journey (also known as Fiat Freemont in Europe) isn’t the most reliable or powerful mid-size SUV, but everything comes at a price. Despite some flaws, this mid-size SUV can pretty comfortably accommodate up to seven passengers while its cost remains outstandingly low for years.
