11 Best Affordable Mid-size SUVs

Mid-size SUVs have been popular in the last some years and trend is expected to continue. SUVs offer many benefits as these are capable of stuffing five to seven passengers inside their spacious environment, haul a significant amount of gear, get reasonable mileage to boot and tow a decent-sized trailer.

2015 Nissan Murano

It is the most social car they have ever designed according to the Japanese automaker. This car offers great features. It offers great technology, spacious design, and a wonderful sound system. Nissan is famous for producing reliable cars. Nissan Murano offers a good balance between sporty and roomy. It offers a fuel mileage of 21 city/28 highway.

2016 Kia Sorento

Kia is known as an affordable car brand. But, they have made in their design in recent years. 2016 Kia Sorento is a beautiful vehicle that has a good safety rating. In this category, it is a good contender against some of the luxurious brands. It offers 21 city/29 highway mpg.  

2015 Toyota Highlander

It is considered to be a midsize SUV but it accommodates eight passengers.  You can use cargo space for any purpose. Even you can add more people to a fun adventure. Offered with a spacious interior and great features it is still available at a competitive price.

It offers 20 city/25 highway mpg.

2013 Toyota RAV4

Toyota RAV4 has been a dominant force in the affordable SUV category for many years. It is largely due to its ability to be a multi-purpose vehicle. Its base model comes with air conditioning, 17-inch steelies, power windows and door locks, Bluetooth connectivity, a CD player and tinted windows. It offers five-passenger seating as standard. Its 2.5 liters, four-cylinder engine delivers 176 horsepower. For the entry-level front-wheel drive it offers fuel-efficiency of 28 city/31 highway.

2013 Ford Edge

In its base form, it offers five-passenger seating and 69 feet of cargo space. The least-expensive Ford Edge model comes standard with air conditioning, a trip computer, CD players, and cruise control. It offers fuel-efficiency of 19 city/27 highway.

2014 Mazda CX-9

The 2014 Mazda CX-9 offers an exceptional driving experience without sacrificing comfort. It is notable for its stellar handling. Even it is true for its base model. It offers a maximum capacity of 110.6 cubic feet and provides room for up to seven passengers. It comes with three zones of automatic climate control, 18-inch rims, Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control, a touchscreen audio system, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Its powerful 3.7-liter, V6 engine churns out 273 horsepower offering the fuel-mileage of 17 city/24 highway.

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep offers a refreshed new model for 2014. These models come with a new 8-speed automatic transmission replacing the previous 5-speed. It offers an above-average passenger compartment combined with good looks. Entry level Laredo trims come with power windows and door locks, cruise control, keyless entry and ignition, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a touchscreen infotainment system, and 17 -inch rims. Its 3.6-liter, V6 engine makes 290 horsepower. It offers fuel efficiency of 17 city/25 highway.

2014 Dodge Durango

It is one the bigger mid-size SUVs on the list of affordable SUVs; it offers seven-passenger seating. It has enough cargo space to haul as much as 84.5 cubic feet of cargo. Additionally, it can haul 6,200 lbs of trailer weight. Its 3.6-liter, V6 engine delivers 290 horsepower. It offers a fuel-efficiency of 17 city/24 highway.

2014 Nissan Pathfinder

It offers a seating capacity of seven passengers and an ability to haul 78.9 cubic feet of cargo. It is equipped with 3.5-liter, V6 engine that makes 260 horsepower. It offers a fuel-efficiency of 20 city/26 highway. It comes standard with three zones of automatic climate control, 18-inch rims, tinted windows, cruise control, sliding and reclining two-row seats, keyless entry, and a CD player.

2014 Honda CR-V

Reliability and durability of this mid-size SUV give it an edge over certain competitors. It offers a five-passenger capacity and 70.9 cubic feet of total cargo capacity. It features a rearview camera and internet radio as standard equipment that makes it stand out.

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander

It is the three-row midsize crossover offering by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi. Its 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine churns out 166 horsepower. Its entry-level ES trim includes power windows and door locks, fog lights, automatic climate control, a sliding and reclining second-row seat, tinted windows, and a CD player.