The Best Used Crossovers Under $10,000

Crossovers long ago surpassed sport utility vehicles as the tall wagon of choice. The reason? Crossovers have better fuel economy while at the same time offering even better packaging options for its owner's family and things. We took a look at CUVs priced at $10,000 and lower, focusing on low mileage, solid fuel economy and lots of room for you and your stuff. The good news is that there are plenty of options out there at a reasonable price-point and you'll like what we've found.

Price: $9,980
If new: $17,925
Mileage: 53,295
Engine: 2.0-liter 4 Cyl 148 horsepower
JD Power Dependability Rating: 3.5

Reasons to buy: The Toyota RAV4 is a compact crossover capable of hauling your goods without killing you at the pump. The RAV4 also manages to feel refined on the road, a sometimes rare commodity in the world of crossovers.

Price: $9,999
If new: $18,900
Mileage: 80,698
Engine: 2.4-liter four cylinder 160 horsepower
JD Power Dependability Rating: 3.5

Reasons to buy: The CR-V is an attractive little crossover with plenty of room for your family and your things. Its 2.4-liter four cylinder engine is powerful enough for everyday driving while also averaging 24 miles per gallon on the highway.

Price: $9,598
If new: $23,470
Mileage: 83,231
Engine: 2.5-liter boxer four cylinder 165 horsepower
JD Power Dependability Rating: 4.5

Reasons to buy: There are very few reasons NOT to consider the Outback. It comes standard with a terrific all-wheel drive system, it scores a 4.5 in JD Power reliability ratings and it has a very entertaining boxer four cylinder engine. Its only drawback may be that it can be considered more of a wagon than a crossover, though it packs just as much cargo as some of its crossover competitors.

Price: $9,995
If new: $25,105
Mileage: 75,182
Engine: 3.0-liter V6 203 horsepower
JD Power Dependability Rating: 3

Reasons to buy: The Freestyle can seat seven, it features fantastically configurable seats that can flip and fold just about any way you could possibly want and it has a stellar safety record. In how many other crossovers can you fold the front passenger seat along with the second and third rows so you can haul a 10 foot-long ladder?

Price: $9,994
If new: $20,399
Mileage: 55,942
Engine: 2.7-liter six cylinder 185 horsepower
JD Power Dependability Rating: 2

Reasons to buy: The Suzuki XL-7 is a nice alternative to the run of the mill crossover. Since it's a Suzuki you won't see them in every parking lot across America, and it still has the comfort, convenience and fuel economy of a crossover. The JD Power score of 2 is a concern.