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For less money, the Acadia offers many of the same features as the Buick. The Acadia benefits, too, from its high horsepower engine which keeps it on a par with the Buick Enclave. Red ambient lighting makes the nighttime a little nicer.

The 2012 model was often criticized for lesser plastic materials, but the 2013 model shows marked improvements through higher quality fabrics, softer leathers and softer-touch plastics. The Acadia benefits from a unique centered airbag for the front row. Best of all, the rear seat allows for extra headroom and footroom that most others donвЂ™t have. The Acadia makes it easiest to access with simple push levers on the middle row. The Acadia easily has the best third row on this list. Adding to its appeal, the Traverse has one of the largest cargo holds of the bunch, and the optional third row folds away to provide additional cargo space. Finally, OnStar is standard for six months, adding to the overall warranty guarantees that make the Traverse a safe bet at a great price. The available Rear Cross Traffic Alert is another great reason to consider the Traverse. Another key system is the available Side Blind Zone Alert. Rollover mitigation technology and all-important head-curtain airbags combine to reduce the risk to passengers. With those two on board, backing up is much easier. It even includes a standard rearview parking system and standard parking sensors. For the money, the Traverse is clearly the safety winner. This is available on the Arcadia and Buick models but check those pricetags. Furthermore, the 2013 Traverse features a front center side airbag. While all of these SUVs do well in their crash tests, the Traverse had almost perfect five star ratings in every category.

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Read our full review 2013 Chevrolet Traverse вЂ“ $30,510 Kelley Blue Book repeatedly awards Honda with its overall best brand, emphasizing the reliability, longevity and resale value of a used Pilot.

The Pilot is no slouch when it comes to safety, earning Top Safety Pick and other accolades for its safety cage design and multiple airbags. This is only a slight improvement over the others, but it will mean something to the family budget over time. Its fuel economy is better than the competition with 25 mpg/highway in the front wheel drive models and 24 mpg in all wheel drive models. The reverse-view camera is standard on all models. The lower price allows the average consumer to go up a few levels to get coveted technologies such a touch-screen and navigation. The middle row seats adjust for greater wiggle room, and the seats fold flat enough to make this a great way to transport big items. In fact, the rear seat can accommodate adult-sized people in a way that its competitors canвЂ™t quite match. Headroom, legroom and hiproom are better in more positions. For the money, this large crossover offers more room due to its boxy exterior. The Pilot may not be the fanciest of the bunch, but it is the most versatile. While all of the vehicles below have 3rd rows, only two of them: the GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave offer a third row that is inviting to anyone other than children. The Cadillac Escalade is at the top both in cost and powertrain prowess. In the midrange, the GMC Acadia offers a uniquely large third row, and the Buick Enclave seems to hit all of the right marks. The most economical choices are the versatile Honda Pilot and the safe Chevy Traverse. You can learn more about how we calculate ratings. The ratings given are based on a number of factors including reviews and ratings from reputable sources. Choosing the SUV with the right fit, seating, cargo space and price takes time, so we created this list to help you narrow down your options.

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