Best 3-Row SUVs Under $40,000

If you have a big family, you're going to need a vehicle that can accommodate them all -- adults, kids, and pets -- and all the accessories that come with them, from sports equipment to toys to coolers.

For this reason, many times families will turn to three-row SUVs as their family vehicle of choice. If you're in the market for one these, you'll be happy to know Cars.com recently came out with their picks for the best three-row SUVs for under $40,000.

They took a look at seven vehicles that all cost less than $40,000 and had at least 19 MPG combined. The big winner was the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe, which had a combined score of 800.5 and high marks in categories such as interior quality, acceleration, braking, and mileage. Second place was awarded to the 2014 Dodge Durango, which scored the highest in tech/entertainment.

Additionally, researchers also looked at which car had the best overall mileage. Again top honors go to the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe, with second place going to the 2014 Toyota Highlander.

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