Best SUVs Under $40,000

If you think your needs can be met by a smaller, less expensive model, check out our list of the best SUVs under $30,000.

Every model comes standard with automatic emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection, AEB that operates at highway speeds, blind spot warning (BSW), and rear cross traffic warning (RCTW), unless noted otherwise. Some of these models carry our Green Choice designation, which highlights the vehicles with the cleanest emissions.

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