Best Vehicles for Large Families
August 6, 2015
It's August and that means school time is right around the corner. As you get ready to transport your family back and forth to school, sports practice, dance class, band practice, and whatever other activities kids do nowadays, you may be realizing you suddenly need a larger vehicle to get everyone – and their gear – where they need to go.
If you're in the market for such a vehicle, you'll want to check out Consumer Reports' latest list of the seven best minivans and SUVs for hauling the family around. Vehicles on the list include the Toyota Highlander, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, and Dodge Durango. See below for the full list.
And if you're considering any of these family-sized vehicles, I highly recommend using TrueCar No Haggle, CarsDirect and NADAGuides to see the lowest prices in your area.
Best SUV/Minivan by Category
| Category | Vehicle | Base MSRP Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Have Board, Will Travel | Dodge Durango | $30,495-$43,595 |
| The Mother of All Minivans | Honda Odyssey | $28,975-$44,600 |
| New Kid On the Block | Honda Pilot | $29,995-$46,420 |
| Weekend Warrior | Hyundai Santa Fe & Santa Fe Sport | $30,150-$36,000; $24,950-$33,000 |
| Super SUV | Kia Sorento | $24,900-$43,100 |
| Best All-Around | Toyota Highlander | $29,765-$50,340 |
| Van-tastic! | Toyota Sienna | $28,700-$46,250 |
My Recommendation for Car Shoppers
TrueCar No-Haggle, CarsDirect, and NADAGuides are the quickest way to see the lowest car prices in your area. These sites show you no-haggle prices from dealers closest to you - and the deals are usually really good. This should be the first step you take when negotiating your car price. Follow this up with my checklist to make sure you squeeze out every last bit of savings.- Gregg Fidan
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