2018 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL Package $19,990

The Outlander we'd go with is the midlevel SEL. It sits just above the base ES and gets extra features such as foglights, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and heated front seats. The top-trim GT has the more powerful and more desirable V6 engine that increases the tow rating, but the GT is also the most expensive Outlander. That makes it hard to recommend over more refined rivals. Luckily, the SEL still has the third row of seating and available all-wheel drive, along with the relatively reasonable price that makes the Outlander appealing in the first place.