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10 Most Affordable SUVs


Whether you're looking for a people-mover, something to drive in inclement weather, or just want a vehicle with more cargo flexibility than a sedan, you've never had more sport/utility vehicles to choose from. Here are the 10 most affordable SUVs, based on Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price as of May 2014.

2014 Jeep Patriot

With a low starting Fair Purchase Price of $15,851, the Jeep Patriot takes the title of most affordable SUV by a mile. The Patriot gives you the cool looks of a classic off-roader, with a practical, efficient compact SUV underneath. It gets fuel economy of up to 30 mpg on the highway, and has lots of room for gear.

2014 Jeep Compass

Jeep offers two models for less than $20,000. The Compass brings unique styling to the compact SUV category, blending hatchback proportions with a Grand Cherokee nose. The Compass is available with a starting Fair Purchase Price of $18,392.

2014 Nissan Juke

The funky Juke looks unlike anything else out there. Here, sports-car turbocharged fun meets SUV demeanor. Its engine is fuel efficient, and the price is right: Fair Purchase Price indicates you should be able to get into a Juke for $18,615.

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

The zippy Outlander Sport is lightweight and compact, with an available manual transmission that makes it even more fun to drive. Cool features like the tilt/telescoping steering wheel, voice control system and leather-wrapped shift knob are included at its starting Fair Purchase Price of $18,832.

2014 Nissan Rogue Select

There's an all-new Rogue on dealer showroom floors, but the Rogue Select, based on the previous generation compact SUV, is a gem for bargain-hunters. Combining a car-like ride with a tried-and-true engine, the Rogue Select breaks the $20,000 barrier with a starting Fair Purchase Price of $19,581.

2014 Dodge Journey

The Journey may have the best interior storage cubbies and hidden compartments of anything else in its class, and comes with a touch-screen infotainment system standard. Starting Fair Purchase Price is $19,778, and for not a lot more you can outfit it with a third row of seats.

2014 Hyundai Tucson

A lot of the Tucson's high-tech features in the cabin, including Bluetooth connectivity, are included as standard equipment. A corporate cousin to the Kia Sportage, the Tucson's engine also has technology that makes it fuel-efficient and feisty. Fair Purchase Price starts at $21,197.

2014 Mazda CX-5

Driving fun has been a part of Mazda's DNA for decades, and the nimble, responsive CX-5 reflects that tradition. This great-looking SUV also offers highway fuel economy up to 35 mpg. Combined with a starting Fair Purchase Price of $21,204, the CX-5 is a value at the dealership and every day.

2014 Kia Sportage

The Sportage drives like a car, yet has the ground clearance and cargo capacity of an SUV. It has eye-catching looks, a sporty ride, a powerful base engine and a fantastic warranty, making the starting Fair Purchase Price of $21,213 a deal worth considering.

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek

Excellent ground clearance, a weather-resistant interior and standard all-wheel drive will appeal to adventurers looking for an affordable SUV that can do it all. The XV Crosstrek also proves a capable vehicle for the daily grind. Starting Fair Purchase Price: $21,446.

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