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Here’s How Much 2022’s Best Cars for Families Will Cost You

Apr 22, 2022

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If you’re looking for a new family car this year, you’re likely seeking a vehicle that provides a combination of safety, reliability, space, convenience and connectivity. These were the factors U.S. News & World Report used when selecting its 2022 Best Cars for Families.

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Based on professional automotive reviews, safety and reliability ratings, seating and cargo volume, and the availability of family-friendly features, U.S. News has identified the best cars across nine automotive categories. Here’s a look at the winners — and what they will cost you.

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Best Compact SUV for Families: Hyundai Tucson

Starting MSRP: $26,195 for the SE FWD
Market average: $27,330
MPG: 26 city/33 highway
New features for 2022: Fully redesigned
Family-friendly features: Spacious interior, user-friendly infotainment system, many standard safety features

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Best Mid-Sized Car for Families: Honda Accord

Starting MSRP: $27,135 for the LX 1.5T CVT
Market average: $27,418
MPG: 30 city/38 highway
New features for 2022: No major changes
Family-friendly features: Spacious cabin and trunk, intuitive features

Best Hybrid or Electric Car for Families: Honda Accord Hybrid

Starting MSRP: $28,335 for the Hybrid CVT
Market average: $28,630
MPG: 48 city/47 highway
New features for 2022: Sport trim replaces EX trim
Family-friendly features: Spacious seats

Best Minivan for Families: Honda Odyssey

Starting MSRP: $34,265 for the LX
Market average: $35,785
MPG: 19 city/28 highway
New features for 2022: HondaVac discontinued due to supplier issue
Family-friendly features: Spacious interior, lengthy list of safety features

Best 3-Row SUV for Families: Kia Telluride

Starting MSRP: $34,385 for the LX FWD
Market average: $36,877
MPG: 20 city/26 highway
New features for 2022: A 10.25-inch infotainment system, dual-zone automatic climate control and highway driving assist now standard
Family-friendly features: Roomy, high-quality cabin; ample cargo space; long list of standard features; user-friendly infotainment system

Best Large Car for Families: Toyota Avalon

Starting MSRP: $37,400 for the XLE FWD
Market average: $37,612
MPG: 22 city/32 highway
New features for 2022: Four-cylinder engine and all-wheel-drive discontinued, TRD trim discontinued, final model year
Family-friendly features: Standard convenience and safety features, spacious and premium cabin, user-friendly infotainment system

Best 2-Row SUV for Families: Honda Passport

Starting MSRP: $39,095 for the EX-L FWD
Market average: $40,678
MPG: 20 city/25 highway
New features for 2022: Refreshed exterior styling, TrailSport trim debuts, Sport and Touring trims discontinued
Family-friendly features: Lots of standard features, spacious cabin

Best Hybrid or Electric SUV for Families: Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Starting MSRP: $40,270 for the Hybrid LE FWD
Market average: $41,251
MPG: 36 city/35 highway
New features for 2022: Bronze Edition trim
Family-friendly features: Lots of standard features

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Best Large SUV for Families: Chevrolet Suburban

Starting MSRP: $54,895 for the Hybrid LS RWD
Market average: $55,837
MPG: 16 city/20 highway
New features for 2022: Expanded availability of 6.2-liter V8 engine, more standard safety features
Family-friendly features: Expansive seating and cargo space, many standard tech and safety features, intuitive infotainment system

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Methodology: For this piece, GOBankingRates used U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Cars for Families ranking. All data was collected on and up to date as of April 12, 2022.

About the Author

Gabrielle Olya

Gabrielle joined GOBankingRates in 2017 and brings with her a decade of experience in the journalism industry. Before joining the team, she was a staff writer-reporter for People Magazine and People.com. Her work has also appeared on E! Online, Us Weekly, Patch, Sweety High and Discover Los Angeles, and she has been featured on “Good Morning America” as a celebrity news expert.