These Often Overlooked Family Crossovers Are All Under $35,000

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After years of high prices and low inventory car buyers are finally able to get some deals on pre-owned vehicles. While the EV market offers some compelling prices, there aren’t a lot of family-sized options. But if you are looking for three rows under $35,000 don’t ignore these excellent, but under appreciated, models.

If you need a vehicle to move the family around in comfort, you should probably just buy the damn minivan. But so many of you aren’t quite ready to make that jump just yet, and thus go shopping for the ever-popular three-row mid-size crossover. This is where a lot of car buyers get some sticker shock when they realize that “basic” versions of these family cars retail for about $40,000 and once you start adding desirable options you quickly get close to that $50,000 or higher price point.

Moving to the pre-owned realm keeps things a bit more budget-friendly while still getting a relatively new ride with the latest features. For folks looking beyond the default choices of the Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot, here are five excellent alternatives that offer a lot of car for your money.

I based my value score criteria on overall build quality, warranty balance, and a savings delta from the new MSRP.