It’s not just new cars that people are after. The used car market is full of good cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans that are available at prices far lower than a brand new car.
iSeeCars, a car search engine, analyzed over 6.1 million cars from model years 2011 and newer to determine the used cars that demonstrated long-term reliability and have an average safety rating of at least 4 stars out of 5 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Shoppers with a budget of $25,000 can purchase the following reliable SUVs that are less than 10 years old.
2012 GMC Yukon XL
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Average Used Price: $20,505
The GMC Yukon XL delivers the roomy cargo area the traditional Yukon is missing. Despite its size, it’s easy to maneuver and comes with a high towing capacity when properly equipped.
2014 Ford Expedition
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Average Used Price: $20,730
The Ford Expedition is the very definition of a family truckster. It’s capable and comfortable while delivering a smooth ride and gobs of cargo space.
2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
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Average Used Price: $22,408
The 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is spacious and powerful. Its strong V8 engine proves more than capable while its seating across three rows delivers space for up to nine passengers. When it was new, buyers could choose form rear- or four-wheel drive models.
2012 Cadillac Escalade
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Average Used Price: $22,878
The 403-horsepower Cadillac Escalade has enough oomph to make you feel confident driving it on all types of streets. Its suspension system soaks up bumps and it has a spacious cargo area. However, it’s not terribly fuel-efficient.
2013 GMC Yukon
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Average Used Price: $23,087
The GMC Yukon is a solid choice for buyers. Though it lacks good cargo space unless the third row is removed, it delivers when it comes to powertrain, seating, and ride quality.
2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
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Average Used Price: $23,323
The 2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid delivers the comfort and smoothness of travel that the Highlander delivers with the added bonus of better fuel efficiency. The three-row SUV is well-appointed and has a reputation for being long-lasting.
2015 Acura MDX
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Average Used Price: $23,406
Acura is still selling pretty much the same MDX today as it did in 2015, albeit with a different face. It’s capable and comfortable, and has earned high safety scores from the NHTSA and IIHS.
2013 Toyota 4Runner
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Average Used Price: $23,485
The Toyota 4Runner is a bit like getting back to basics. The very truck-like model is off-road capable but also comfortably seats a family. There’s plenty of cargo space and its controls are straightforward.
2016 Dodge Durango
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Average Used Price: $23,542
The Dodge Durango is another three-row SUV that delivers good on power and ride quality. The SUV’s infotainment system is easy to use (a hallmark of all FCA vehicles) and it’s available with all-wheel drive.
2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV
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Average Used Price: $23,587
The extended wheelbase version of the Cadillac Escalade offers nearly identical appointments and power as the traditional version. Where it wins is with cargo space and seating, which have been given more room in this model.
2014 Lincoln Navigator
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Average Used Price: $23,600
The 2014 Lincoln Navigator wins buyers because it delivers a comfortable ride, seats up to seven, and is available with four-wheel drive. Lincoln has given the model a V8 engine that proves competent.
2018 Honda CR-V
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Average Used Price: $24,026
The Honda CR-V is an affordable compact SUV that wins over around half a million buyers annually. The 2018 model received no major changes after the SUV was fully redesigned for the 2017 model year. Its spacious cabin and cargo area and good fuel economy are all pluses.
2016 Toyota Highlander
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Average Used Price: $24,705
The 2016 Toyota Highlander offers a lot to like. It’s composed on the road, has decent storage space, and in upper trim levels, it’s fitted with premium-level appointments. The SUV’s available V6 is the engine to go with if you do a lot of driving with a vehicle full of family members.
2014 Chevrolet Suburban
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Average Used Price: $24,758
The 2014 Chevrolet Suburban can easily haul an entire family. The large SUV has three rows of seating, good storage space, and truck-like manners on the road.
2016 Honda Pilot
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Average Used Price: $24,819
The Honda Pilot was fully resigned for the 2016 model year. This is the generation that is still on dealer lots today. It offers spacious seating in all three rows, good cargo space, and a quiet cabin. Its powertrain is competent and is available with all-wheel drive.
