Ranked by reliability tier, typical market value, and deal frequency across U.S. listings. Use the calculator above to score a specific listing against live market data.
| # | Vehicle | Years | Reliability | Used Price | Deal Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota RAV4Best all-round value; strong resale and low ownership costs | 2019–2023 | Top Tier | $22k–$35k | 🟢 STRONG |
| 2 | Honda CR-VExcellent fuel economy and cargo space; avoid 2017–2018 1.5T | 2019–2023 | Top Tier | $21k–$34k | 🟢 STRONG |
| 3 | Mazda CX-5Premium interior at mainstream price; historically undervalued | 2019–2023 | Above Average | $20k–$32k | 🟢 STRONG |
| 4 | Subaru ForesterStandard AWD standard; best visibility in class | 2019–2023 | Above Average | $18k–$29k | 🟡 FAIR |
| 5 | Hyundai Tucson10yr/100k powertrain warranty partially transfers to used buyers | 2020–2023 | Above Average | $19k–$31k | 🟡 FAIR |
| 6 | Kia SportageSame platform as Tucson; often priced slightly lower | 2020–2023 | Above Average | $18k–$30k | 🟡 FAIR |
| 7 | Volkswagen TiguanLargest cargo area in class; inspect 8-speed automatic transmission carefully | 2019–2023 | Average | $19k–$32k | 🟡 FAIR |
| 8 | Nissan RogueHigh inventory keeps prices negotiable; comfortable highway ride | 2020–2023 | Average | $18k–$28k | 🟡 FAIR |
| 9 | Ford EscapeBudget-friendly entry point; avoid 1.5L EcoBoost, prefer 2.0L | 2020–2023 | Average | $16k–$26k | 🟠 CAUTION |
| 10 | Chevrolet EquinoxLowest entry price in class; watch for automatic transmission shudder on 1.5T | 2020–2023 | Average | $16k–$25k | 🟠 CAUTION |
Toyota RAV4
2019–2023 · $22k–$35k
Best all-round value; strong resale and low ownership costs
Reliability: Top Tier
Honda CR-V
2019–2023 · $21k–$34k
Excellent fuel economy and cargo space; avoid 2017–2018 1.5T
Reliability: Top Tier
Mazda CX-5
2019–2023 · $20k–$32k
Premium interior at mainstream price; historically undervalued
Reliability: Above Average
Subaru Forester
2019–2023 · $18k–$29k
Standard AWD standard; best visibility in class
Reliability: Above Average
Hyundai Tucson
2020–2023 · $19k–$31k
10yr/100k powertrain warranty partially transfers to used buyers
Reliability: Above Average
Kia Sportage
2020–2023 · $18k–$30k
Same platform as Tucson; often priced slightly lower
Reliability: Above Average
Volkswagen Tiguan
2019–2023 · $19k–$32k
Largest cargo area in class; inspect 8-speed automatic transmission carefully
Reliability: Average
Nissan Rogue
2020–2023 · $18k–$28k
High inventory keeps prices negotiable; comfortable highway ride
Reliability: Average
Ford Escape
2020–2023 · $16k–$26k
Budget-friendly entry point; avoid 1.5L EcoBoost, prefer 2.0L
Reliability: Average
Chevrolet Equinox
2020–2023 · $16k–$25k
Lowest entry price in class; watch for automatic transmission shudder on 1.5T
Reliability: Average
Rankings based on reliability data from consumer surveys, used-car listing volume, and deal-score distributions across 50,000+ U.S. transactions. Price ranges reflect private-party and dealer listings for model years shown. Updated weekly.