Best Crossover SUVs for Moms for 2026
These are the best crossover SUVs for moms (and dads) based on iSeeCars' analysis of each vehicle’s pricing, safety, and reliability.
The best crossover SUV for mothers (and fathers) is the Ford Escape with an iSeeCars Annual Lifespan Cost of $2,163. The list of best crossover 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 Ford Escape is 15.1 years and the starting MSRP is $30,350 (giving the Escape an Annual Lifespan Cost of $2,163). The second best crossover SUV for moms is the Mazda CX-5 with an Annual Lifespan Cost of $2,196. Behind the CX-5 is the Subaru Crosstrek which has a yearly cost of $2,371.
The best crossover SUV for mothers (and fathers) is the Ford Escape with an iSeeCars Annual Lifespan Cost of $2,163. The list of best crossover 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 Ford Escape is 15.1 years and the starting MSRP is $30,350 (giving the Escape an Annual Lifespan Cost of $2,163). The second best crossover SUV for moms is the Mazda CX-5 with an Annual Lifespan Cost of $2,196. Behind the CX-5 is the Subaru Crosstrek which has a yearly cost of $2,371.
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Annual Lifespan Cost
2163.23
- Avg Lifespan: 167.91940625K Miles (15.12 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 30350
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.8
/ 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
2196.3
- Avg Lifespan: 169.53209375K Miles (15.66 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 29990
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.9
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.2
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
2371.45
- Avg Lifespan: 168.401015625K Miles (13.87 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 26995
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.6
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.7
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
2387.21
- Avg Lifespan: 176.897609375K Miles (15.33 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 30920
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.9
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.7
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
2417.6
- Avg Lifespan: 174.858609375K Miles (15.11 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 29800
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.8
/ 10
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Value Retention
9.0
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
2492.45
- Avg Lifespan: 178.78534375K Miles (16.69 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 34995
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
8.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.1
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
2791.77
- Avg Lifespan: 156.588265625K Miles (13.86 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 29995
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.6
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.5
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
3048.24
- Avg Lifespan: 149.724703125K Miles (11.07 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 28800
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.2
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
3395.05
- Avg Lifespan: 134.841921875K Miles (10.11 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 28790
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
3636.25
- Avg Lifespan: 143.9203125K Miles (10.51 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 30200
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.1
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
3664.79
- Avg Lifespan: 153.622390625K Miles (12.58 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 41670
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Reliability
7.4
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.3
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
3743.28
- Avg Lifespan: 150.179578125K Miles (11.39 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 35050
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.2
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
9.7
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
3746.73
- Avg Lifespan: 182.2566875K Miles (13.78 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 45570
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.7
/ 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
3767.43
- Avg Lifespan: 117.848421875K Miles (9.15 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 29450
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
6.8
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.9
/ 10
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Safety
9.7
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
3825.02
- Avg Lifespan: 180.495265625K Miles (13.03 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 42195
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.6
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
4015.74
- Avg Lifespan: 156.7326875K Miles (10.99 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 37500
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Reliability
7.2
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.3
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
4276.45
- Avg Lifespan: 151.137796875K Miles (11.93 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 38465
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.3
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.4
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
5129.88
- Avg Lifespan: 117.6196484375K Miles (8.6 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 34300
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
6.7
/ 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
5232.51
- Avg Lifespan: 147.474328125K Miles (10.52 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 43700
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.1
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.5
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 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).