Best 8-seater SUVs for Moms for 2025
These are the best 8-seater SUVs for moms (and dads) based on iSeeCars' analysis of each vehicle’s pricing, safety, and reliability.
The best 8-seater SUV for mothers (and fathers) is the Toyota Highlander with an iSeeCars Annual Lifespan Cost of $3,623. The list of best 8-seater SUVs for moms represents the iSeeCars Best Family Cars (which ranks the safest and most reliable vehicles), but with an additional prioritization of value that ranks them further by their Annual Lifespan Cost (which calculates how much the purchase cost is over the average lifespan of the vehicle in years). The average lifespan of the Toyota Highlander is 13.8 years and the starting MSRP is $39,820 (giving the Highlander an Annual Lifespan Cost of $3,623). The second best 8-seater SUV for moms is the Honda Pilot with an Annual Lifespan Cost of $3,833. Behind the Pilot is the Nissan Pathfinder which has a yearly cost of $4,204.
The best 8-seater SUV for mothers (and fathers) is the Toyota Highlander with an iSeeCars Annual Lifespan Cost of $3,623. The list of best 8-seater SUVs for moms represents the iSeeCars Best Family Cars (which ranks the safest and most reliable vehicles), but with an additional prioritization of value that ranks them further by their Annual Lifespan Cost (which calculates how much the purchase cost is over the average lifespan of the vehicle in years). The average lifespan of the Toyota Highlander is 13.8 years and the starting MSRP is $39,820 (giving the Highlander an Annual Lifespan Cost of $3,623). The second best 8-seater SUV for moms is the Honda Pilot with an Annual Lifespan Cost of $3,833. Behind the Pilot is the Nissan Pathfinder which has a yearly cost of $4,204.
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Annual Lifespan Cost
3622.69
- Avg Lifespan: 182.38425K Miles (13.84 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 39820
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.1
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.3
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
3833.26
- Avg Lifespan: 180.4090625K Miles (13.05 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 40200
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.9
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
4203.92
- Avg Lifespan: 156.6819375K Miles (10.98 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 36400
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.7
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.4
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
4808.72
- Avg Lifespan: 151.576109375K Miles (11.12 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 43000
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.7
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.6
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
7903.06
- Avg Lifespan: 141.881234375K Miles (9.48 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 57345
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.5
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.3
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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How We Rank These Cars
The Best Cars for Moms rank vehicles by iSeeCars' analysis of each vehicle’s average lifespan and annual lifespan cost.
Only vehicles with a NHTSA safety rating of 5 or an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating, along with key family-friendly features like seating, are included and ranked. For each vehicle, we also display an iSeeCars Score.
iSeeCars Score is an analysis of three factors: reliability, resale value and safety. It is calculated based on the latest research and analysis by our data science team. The data analysis comes from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with NHTSA and IIHS Safety Ratings.
Vehicles are scored in three categories:
Reliability
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention
The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.
Safety
The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).