Best 3-Row SUVs under $40,000

If you are a consumer preparing to buy a new car, there is a high probability that an SUV is already on your candidate list. In that case, your options are quite wide-whether you want to buy a small SUV, a full size, or something in between, there are SUVs with different looks, size and power configurations on the market in almost every price range you can think of.

Here, we rank the best SUVs in each market segment based on approximately 200 data points covering acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel economy, price/performance, and driving pleasure. Car and Driver's rankings are based on the results of extensive instrument testing of hundreds of vehicles every year, as well as the true subjective feelings our professional editors gain when driving. We take rankings very seriously because we want you to know everything about the models you are interested in.

Here are all SUV models with three-row seats that start at less than $40,000. Car and Driver's ranking is based on the results of comprehensive instrument testing of hundreds of vehicle models we conduct every year, as well as the driving experience gained by professional editors during real road tests. We ranked the best three-row SUVs under $40,000 based on approximately 200 data points covering acceleration, handling, comfort, storage space, fuel economy, value for money, and driving pleasure. We take rankings very seriously because we want you to have a comprehensive understanding of the models you are interested in.