The Kia Telluride offers drivers the option of customizing their experience behind the wheel, with four different modes: comfort, eco, sport, and smart. Passengers will also enjoy the ride, with three rows of spacious seating for up to eight and multiple ports to keep everyone’s devices charged, which means you can relax and enjoy the ride.

With a 3.8-liter, V6 engine, the Telluride offers a fuel efficiency of 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. While a new Telluride starts at $32,790, you’ll notice the cost creeps up with the trim level and as you opt for additional features. If you want to find savings, used Tellurides go for $47,950. That means you'll possibly find one within your budget that comes fully loaded.

The Toyota Highlander offers a powerful and convenient driving experience. For added comfort to passengers, the second-row seat slides and reclines. When you don’t need all eight seats, you can easily fold down the second and third rows to create extra cargo space, making it one of the best large SUVs for you and your family. Additionally, your passenger’s devices will stay charged with the four USB charge ports, which means no one will be asking, “are we there yet?”

Powered by a 3.5-liter, V6 engine, you can expect a fuel efficiency of 20 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway, which makes the Highlander the eight-passenger vehicle with the best gas mileage to make this list. While a new Highlander starts at $35,085 for a base model, you’re likely to find one in a higher trim level for less, with used models listed at $15,900.

It looks like a truck and acts like a truck, but the Chevy Tahoe is, in fact, an SUV that seats up to eight passengers. If you’re looking for something cavernous with loads of cargo room, this may be one of the best large SUVs for you. With all the back seats folded down, this beast essentially transforms into a truck with a built-in cap. And with all seats up, your passengers will enjoy plenty of space and legroom.

The Tahoe’s 5.3-liter, V8 engine delivers a fuel efficiency of 16 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway. With used Tahoes listed at $42,150, you’ll see instant savings compared to buying a new base model with a starting price of $49,000.

Not only is the Subaru Ascent reliable, but it’s also a sturdy vehicle that can take you and your team anywhere. With different seating and cargo options when you’re traveling with fewer passengers, the Ascent seats up to eight with room left over for gear. It also comes standard with all-wheel drive and 8.7 inches of ground clearance, making it ideal for taking the back roads and traveling in whatever weather comes your way.

With a turbocharged, 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine, the Ascent offers a fuel efficiency of 21 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. While it might seem like a deal to step into a new Ascent with a starting price of $32,295 for a base model, you’ll notice the trim levels and added features quickly add up. Used Ascents can go for $35,950, and you’re likely to find a match loaded with features you and your passengers will enjoy for the long haul.

The Honda Pilot offers seating for up to eight passengers with multiple seating configurations when seating fewer passengers. Honda kept convenience and comfort in mind by adding a hands-free tailgate. The Pilot comes loaded with safety and driver-assistive tech to help prevent accidents and make parking a breeze. Geared toward families, it's the perfect alternative to a minivan.

Powered by a 3.5-liter, V6 engine, the Honda Pilot attains a fuel efficiency of 20 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. With new models starting at $39,060, you're likely to find a more loaded Pilot within your budget with used models as low as $13,950.

Outside of the US, Kia’s minivan, the Sedona, was already known as the Carnival. With the latest release of the 2022 Sedona, Kia switched to calling it Carnival across the globe. The two vehicles are technically the same and, like the Sedona, The Carnival seats up to eight people. Additionally, it offers passengers ample space with room left over for cargo, and it’s loaded with enough creature comforts to keep everyone happy.

One of the most fuel-efficient minivans, the Carnival’s 3.5-liter, V6 engine achieves a fuel efficiency of 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. Why not save some money for your next family vacation, or tackle some bills by shopping for a used Sedona with models listed at $24,500? For comparison, a new Carnival starts at $32,100 for a base model.

The Nissan Armada looks and feels sporty with a boxy yet sleek exterior and a robust direct injection, 5.6-liter, V8 engine. It’s roomy enough for the whole team and gear with a list of safety and driver-assistive tech that acts as a second set of eyes.

The Armada is your passengers’ delight with an infotainment system to keep everyone entertained and rear heating and cooling options for those in the back to stay comfortable. With a starting price of $48,900 new, you can pay a fraction of the cost for a used Armada with models listed for $15,950.

This iconic SUV is sure to turn some heads and make you feel like a celebrity. The Cadillac Escalade seats up to eight passengers and offers a luxurious ride with a 38 inch diagonal, curved, OLED display, a 19-speaker sound system, and ambient interior lighting. Its magnetic ride control anticipates and adapts to the road, offering a plush driving experience.

Built with a 6.2-liter, V6 engine, the Escalade offers a fuel efficiency of 15 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway. While the $76,195 price tag of a new one might seem out of reach, used Escalades go for less at $57,950, which puts your dream vehicle closer to reality.