A Toyota Highlander - the sort of thing the soccer moms drive, that starts around $23k, as does a Ford Explorer SportTrac, and the Dodge Durango's at $25k to start (all MSRP, so you should do better). The Ford Escape, Jeep Liberty, Mazda Tribute, Hyundai SantaFe, Mitsubishi Outlander, and Nissan Xterra start around $18k.
The Honda Element, Jeep Wrangler, and Suzuki Vitara V6 start around $16k, but they're obviously not your average SUVs.
The Ford F-350 pickup can tow the fuck out of a trailer, and starts around $22k with the 5.4 liter V8. Alternatively, $22k buys an F-150 with a 300hp V8. You get the idea.
And that's all new! Imagine what you can get used.
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The Honda Element, Jeep Wrangler, and Suzuki Vitara V6 start around $16k, but they're obviously not your average SUVs.
The Ford F-350 pickup can tow the fuck out of a trailer, and starts around $22k with the 5.4 liter V8. Alternatively, $22k buys an F-150 with a 300hp V8. You get the idea.
And that's all new! Imagine what you can get used.