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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.