Edmunds: The five best used SUVs for under $35,000

Whether you’re a busy professional seeking comfortable transportation, a parent seeking reliability and low cost in a family vehicle, or an outdoor enthusiast needing off-road capability, the used SUV market offers a spectrum of options for less than $35,000. The hard part is figuring out which SUV will be best for you.

Edmunds’ experts are here to help with what they consider are the five best-value used SUVs in this price range. Each has an appealing mix of functionality and style plus a proven ability to meet drivers’ needs without breaking the bank. The following SUVs are organized by category; their estimated price ranges are what you can typically expect to pay at a nationwide no-haggle dealership such as CarMax or Carvana.

Small SUV: Mazda CX-50

Mazda’s CX-50 stands out in this crowded and competitive category by being fun to drive and having an interior that rivals luxury models in materials and design. Every CX-50 comes with all-wheel drive too. Mazda released the CX-50 for 2023. If you are struggling to find one that you like, know that the Mazda CX-5 is pretty similar and is more widely available as a used vehicle.

Look for: Two engines are available for the CX-50: a base four-cylinder engine or an available turbocharged version. The CX-50 Turbo is powerful but pricey. You’ll be fine sticking with the base engine.

2023 CX-50 pricing: about $28,000-$38,000

Midsize SUV: Honda Passport

The two-row Passport is smaller than Honda’s three-row Pilot but bigger than the Honda CR-V. It’s a tweener that matches what many buyers want thanks to its strong V6 engine and roomy, usable interior. Passports were available for the first few years with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive; all-wheel drive became standard for 2023. Underfloor storage in the cargo area and many cubbies, bins and cupholders throughout the cabin help the Passport be an ideal family SUV.

Look for: Get an all-wheel-drive Passport if you can. Besides helping to maximize available traction in wet weather conditions, the Passport’s all-wheel-drive system also subtly adjusts power going to the rear wheels to make the vehicle a little more nimble when cornering.

2019-2022 Passport pricing: about $23,000-$35,000

Three Row: Kia Telluride

Kia stunned consumers and reviewers alike in 2020 with the release of this attractive and comfortable SUV. The Telluride offers easy-to-use controls and an abundance of driver assist tech as standard equipment. We also like that its third-row seat is roomy enough for adults. The more expensive Telluride trim levels have features and interior finishes that rival some luxury SUVs. The Telluride’s long basic and powertrain warranties are transferable with some limitations.

Look for: For 2023, Hyundai updated the Telluride’s interior and exterior styling, adding larger infotainment screens and two new trims.

2020-2023 Telluride pricing: about $21,000-$35,000

Large: Ford Expedition

Ford’s Expedition might be the answer for big families. Though most Expeditions in this price range will have more than 60,000 miles, you’re getting a lot of SUV for your money. Literally. The Expedition has standard seating for eight with optional captain’s chairs in the second row, which reduce occupancy to seven passengers. And its third row handles adults comfortably. A strong turbocharged V6 engine helps give the Expedition plenty of power for towing a good-size trailer or boat.

Look for: The Expedition was redesigned for 2018; get a 2018 or newer model to benefit from more horsepower and a more modern interior. Also, the Expedition comes in two lengths. The larger version, called either EL or Max, has more cargo space.

2015-2021 Expedition pricing: about $24,000-$35,000

Compact Luxury: Mercedes-Benz GLB

With a traditional shape that produces highly usable space, the GLB offers more utility than many small luxury SUVs. Introduced for the 2020 model year, the GLB is still relatively new and benefits accordingly. It offers a helpful infotainment system, called MBUX, which offers one of the most helpful voice command systems on offer today. The GLB is also pleasing to drive. It’s quick to accelerate and has a smooth ride quality.

Look for: Mercedes offers an optional third-row seat for the GLB. The seat is quite small and not suited for adults but can still come in handy in a pinch.

2020-2022 GLB pricing: about $25,000-$35,000

This story was provided to The Associated Press by the automotive website Edmunds.

Josh Jacquot is a contributor at Edmunds.

This photo provided by Mercedes-Benz shows the 2021 GLB. It may be small but the GLB is luxurious enough to earn its Mercedes badge. (Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz USA via AP)

This photo provided by Ford shows the 2021 Expedition. The Expedition is a full-size workhorse, capable of seating up to eight people or towing a heavy trailer. (Courtesy of Ford via AP)

This photo provided by Kia shows the 2021 Telluride. The Telluride is a standout pick for a used three-row SUV thanks to its combination of comfort, utility and value. (Courtesy of Kia America via AP)

This photo provided by Honda shows the 2021 Passport. The Passport is well suited for daily family duty as well as weekend trips for outdoor recreation. (Courtesy of American Honda Motor Co. via AP)

This photo provided by Mazda shows the 2023 CX-50. The CX-50 is fun to drive and stylish inside and out. (Courtesy of Mazda North American Operations via AP)

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Australia’s newly reelected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday, in a visit aiming to strengthen his country’s economic and defense ties with its closest major neighbor.

Albanese arrived in the capital, Jakarta, on Wednesday evening, a day after his new government was sworn in, to promote the importance of building stronger ties with Southeast Asia’s largest economy.

“That is … a signal to our region of the importance that we place on this region. We will be in the fastest growing region of the world in human history,” Albanese said in an interview last week with the Australian Broadcasting Corp.

He described Subianto as a “good friend of mine" and hailed the two countries' close relations.

Albanese’s center-left Labor Party won a second three-year term in an emphatic election victory May 3.

He was welcomed by Subianto in a ceremony at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta where he was escorted by dozens of motorized troops and cavalry while about 3,200 schoolchildren waved the flags of both countries along the streets, according to Indonesia's presidential office.

The two leaders' talks are expected to “produce several concrete agreements that could bring direct benefits to the people of both countries," the office said.

Albanese’s two-day visit is an indication of the countries' strategic closeness. Their discussions will also include food security, energy, trade and other bilateral priorities, Indonesia's Foreign Affairs Ministry said in a statement.

Newly elected Australian prime ministers typically make their first bilateral visit to Asia, usually Indonesia.

In his first visit to Indonesia after his inauguration in 2022, Albanese also visited Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi province with close ties to Indigenous Australians.

Albanese’s second visit to Jakarta comes amid global economic upheaval sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump's “reciprocal tariff” trade policy.

Australia was hit during its election campaign with a global-minimum 10% tariff on exports to the U.S. despite trading with its bilateral free trade partner at a deficit for decades, while Indonesia is subject to 32%. The two countries have for the past month negotiated with Washington for a better trade deal.

Media reports said last month that Russia told Jakarta it wants to base long-range warplanes in Papua, the most eastern Indonesian province, a plan that was raised as a security issue during the Australian election campaign. Indonesia has told Australia that no such Russian base would be allowed.

Given their geographical proximity, Indonesia and Australia have traditionally maintained close ties with each other, including in matters of security and defense, despite the fact that each country has chosen to respond differently to the rivalry between the U.S. and China in the region.

The two neighbors last year signed a historic Defense Cooperation Agreement that will allow more complex joint activities and exercises. Canberra hailed the agreement as the “deepest and most significant” defense deal in the two countries’ bilateral ties.

Albanese will head on to Rome on Friday morning to attend the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV on Sunday.

Associated Press writer Rod McGuirk in Melbourne contributed to this report.

Riders on horseback arrive for a ceremonial welcome for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, left, and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto shake hands before their meeting at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, right, walks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, center, while inspecting a honor guard before their meeting at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, center, walks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto while inspecting a honor guard before their meeting at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)