13 Affordable New SUVs That Last Longer Than the Average Vehicle

The average cost for a new car is now just over $48,000 and has an 11.5-year predicted lifespan, which translates to roughly $4,200 per year. Although SUVs tend to be more expensive than the average sedan, there are still several options that have a longer lifespan and more affordable yearly cost than the average vehicle, according to a new study by iSeeCars.

If you’re looking for a new SUV that will give you the most bang for your buck, consider one of these affordable options that last longer than the average vehicle.

• Average list price: $28,250
• Expected lifespan: 11.8 years
• Price per year: $2,400

• Average list price: $36,009
• Expected lifespan: 15 years
• Price per year: $2,401

• Average list price: $35,258
• Expected lifespan: 14.6 years
• Price per year: $2,411

• Average list price: $48,481
• Expected lifespan: 13.9 years
• Price per year: $3,489

• Average list price: $42,590
• Expected lifespan: 12.1 years
• Price per year: $3,533

• Average list price: $52,056
• Expected lifespan: 14.6 years
• Price per year: $3,557

• Average list price: $52,565
• Expected lifespan: 13.9 years
• Price per year: $3,773

• Average list price: $60,857
• Expected lifespan: 15.7 years
• Price per year: $3,865

• Average list price: $57,838
• Expected lifespan: 14.9 years
• Price per year: $3,892

• Average list price: $56,252
• Expected lifespan: 14.4 years
• Price per year: $3,894

• Average list price: $45,205
• Expected lifespan: 11.6 years
• Price per year: $3,912

• Average list price: $49,817
• Expected lifespan: 12.1 years
• Price per year: $4,131

• Average list price: $61,286
• Expected lifespan: 14.7 years
• Price per year: $4,173

Editor’s note: Photos are for representational purposes only and might not reflect the exact year, make or model of the vehicle(s) listed in this article.

Editor’s note: Data was sourced from iSeeCars and is accurate as of Feb. 11, 2025.