U.S. News & World Report compiled a list of the best affordable used luxury SUVs. Based on J.D. Power's Vehicle Dependability Study and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), these used SUVs also have above average reliability ratings and safety scores.
Owning a Luxury SUV
If you’ve dreamed of owning a luxury SUV but never thought you could afford one, we have some good news: a pre-owned SUV can be a great option for families struggling with bad credit, and Auto Credit Express may be able to help.
With spacious, versatile interiors and a commanding view of the road, SUVs are built for growing families. Taken from a list compiled by U.S. News & World Report, here are some of the best and most affordable used luxury sport utility vehicles:
2009 Lexus RX 350 Average Price: $11,940
Reliability: 5/5
Safety Score: 9.4/10
Pros: Luxurious and comfortable interior, smooth riding and car-like handling
Cons: Not very sporty or “fun” to drive
2009 BMW X3 Average Price: $10,185
Reliability: 5/5
Safety Score: 10/10
Pros: Sporty handling, large cargo area, manual transmission available
Cons: Sport-tuned suspension can feel too firm
2009 Cadillac SRX Average Price: $8,350
Reliability: 5/5
Safety Score: 8.4/10
Pros: V8 engine option, spacious interior and cargo area
Cons: Poor fuel economy
2009 Lincoln MKX Average Price: $11,160
Reliability: 5/5
Safety Score: 9.2/10
Pros: Appealing exterior and interior design, average power
Cons: Interior materials look and feel cheap
2009 Audi Q5 Average Price: $12,955
Reliability: 3/5
Safety Score: 9.4/10
Pros: Upscale interior, refined, sporty handling
Cons: Limited cargo space
2009 Audi Q7 Average Price: $13,445
Reliability: 4/5
Safety Score: 9.4/10
Pros: Fuel-efficient diesel engine available, luxurious interior, standard all-wheel drive
Cons: Cramped third-row seats
2010 Acura RDX Average Price: $11,180
Reliability: 5/5
Safety Score: 9.4/10
Pros: Reasonable fuel economy, sporty handling
Cons: Poor interior quality
2010 Volkswagen Touareg Average Price: $12,330
Reliability: 4/5
Safety Score: 9.4/10
Pros: Capable of off-road driving, good handling
Cons: Underpowered base V6 engine, not much cargo capacity
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK Average Price: $14,335
Reliability: 3/5
Safety Score: 10/10
Pros: V6 engine, smooth ride, and good handling
Cons: Average interior space, poor fuel economy
2011 Lincoln MKT (2010 model pictured) Average Price: $16,136
Reliability: 3.5/5
Safety Score: 9.7/10
Pros: V6 engine, family-friendly, high-tech features
Cons: Not very sporty to drive
2011 Volvo XC60 Average Price: $11,799
Reliability: 3/5
Safety Score: 9.7/10
Pros: Spacious interior, powerful, turbocharged engine
Cons: Turbo engine not thrifty on fuel
If you would like to read more about these vehicles in depth, you can check out U.S. News & World Report’s detailed descriptions here.
Bottom Line
Many Americans wish for a nice, big, luxury SUV at some point in their lives. But while luxury SUVs are typically too expensive when new, pre-owned versions of these vehicles can be affordable for most people's budgets.
If you’ve dreamed of a luxury SUV, but bad credit is in the way, Auto Credit Express wants to help. We connect car buyers with local special finance dealers who have the lenders available to work with bad credit situations. Take the first step and fill out our free auto loan request form today!
