// SUV cost intelligence · 2026
Find the SUV that's cheapest to own.
We rank popular SUVs by what they actually cost — maintenance plus insurance over five years. Real figures from RepairPal, NHTSA, and the EPA. No dealer spin.
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$2,155
5-yr cost gap
12
SUVs ranked
$2,074
Avg insurance/yr
The cheapest SUVs to own
Filter by size and budget. We rank by total 5-year cost — maintenance + insurance.
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$11,906 over 5 yrs
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$29k
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Every category, ranked by total cost to own.
// COMPACT
Most reliable compact SUVs
The sweet spot for value. RAV4, CR-V, and CX-5 lead on long-term cost.
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// 3-ROW
Cheapest 3-row SUVs
Three rows without three-row repair bills. Highlander and Telluride compared.
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// FULL-SIZE
Most reliable full-size SUVs
Bigger doesn't mean pricier to keep running. See which full-size models hold up.
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Full year-by-year breakdown, common problems, and which years to buy or avoid.