Finding a used SUV that is both cheap to buy and reliable is about looking for "underrated" workhorses that have already taken their biggest depreciation hits. Based on reviews and data from iSeeCars and U.S. News , the and Toyota RAV4 from the 2010–2013 era remain the gold standard for budget reliability, while models like the Kia Soul and Chevrolet Trax offer the lowest absolute entry prices. Top Budget-Friendly Used SUVs Kia Sportage