U.S. News Best Cars & Trucks

By U.S. News Staff

Posted: October 4, 2007

Honda CRV

Honda CRV

See the full Upscale Midsize Cars rankings list.

Affordable Compact SUVs

In the popular Compact SUVs field, the Honda CR-V outperforms the Kia Sorento and Toyota RAV4. The CR-V gets ahead with its strong combination of quality and value. The RAV4 gets knocked into the No.2 spot because of small problems like an awkward rear door.

Rank Car MSRP Invoice MPG
1 Honda CR-V $20,600-$28,000 $19,184-$26,027 22 city/30 highway
2 Toyota RAV4 $20,950-$26,520 $19,378-$24,132 21 city/30 highway
3 Kia Sorento $19,995-$26,195 $19,050-$24,370 17 city/23 highway

See the full Affordable Compact SUVs rankings list.

Affordable Midsize SUVs

Despite an aging design, the Honda Pilot is the top-ranked affordable midsize SUV because of its usual Honda-mix of practicality and good road manners. Sportier driving characteristics are the #1 Nissan Murano's claim to fame, while the Buick Enclave impresses with its comfortable, luxurious and quiet interior.

Rank Car MSRP Invoice MPG
1 Honda Pilot $27,095-$35,445 $24,544-$32,089 17 city/24 highway
2 Nissan Murano $27,750-$31,850 $25,519-$29,289 19 city/25 highway
3 Buick Enclave $32,055-$36,255 $29,971-$33,898 16 city/22 highway

See the full Affordable Midsize SUVs rankings list.

Luxury Midsize SUVs

With typical Lexus quality, style and cachet, the Lexus RX 350 wins the #1 spot among Luxury Midsize SUVs. The Infiniti FX uses its good performance and excellent reliability to come in at #2. The Acura MDX take the #3 spot.

Rank Car MSRP Invoice MPG
1 Lexus RX 350 $37,400-$38,800 $33,099-$34,338 17 city/23 highway
2 Infiniti FX $37,800-$49,850 $34,750-$45,796 14 city/23 highway
3 Acura MDX $39,995-$47,795 $36,266-$43,325 17 city/22 highway

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