These 10Best winners from Audi, Genesis, and Mercedes-Benz transport the whole family in style for less.

With the average new-vehicle costing nearly $50,000, buying a used model, rather than a brand-new car, truck or SUV, is an option based on sheer necessity for a growing number of consumers.

Ask ten people what SUV stands for, and you’ll likely get a few different answers — “something utility vehicle,” “super utility vehicle,” or just a knowing shrug. But the truth is simple: SUV means ...