Test Fest: Best New SUV / CUV under $35,000

MAIN SPECIFICATIONS

Base price : $29,890
As-tested price: $32,830
3.7L V6
210 hp
4-speed automatic transmission
4WD

Jeep Compass
Base price: $19,995
As-tested price: $26,135
2.0L, 4-cyl. engine
172 hp
Continuously variable transmission
AWD

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Base price: $24,495
As-tested price: $29,750
3.7L V6
202 hp
6-speed manual transmission
4WD

Toyota RAV4
Base price: $29,300
As-tested price: $34,980
3.5L V6
269 hp
5-speed automatic transmission
AWD

Mazda CX-7
Base price: $31,995
As-tested price : $34,185
2.3L, 4-cyl. turbo engine
244 hp
6-speed manumatic transmission
AWD

Hyundai Santa Fe (GLS)
Base price: $34,295
As-tested price: $34,295
3.3L V6
242 hp
5-speed manumatic transmission
AWD

Ford Edge
Base price: $32,999
As-tested price: $33,919
3.5L V6
265 hp
6-speed automatic transmission
FWD

Honda CR-V
Base price: $27,700
As-tested price: $29,700
2.4L, 4-cyl. engine
166 hp
5-speed automatic transmission
AWD

Saturn Vue Green Line
Base price: $29,060
As-tested price:$29,160
2.4L, 4-cyl. engine
170 hp
4-speed automatic transmission
FWD