Best Crossover SUVs for Moms for 2025
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 Mazda CX-5 with an iSeeCars Annual Lifespan Cost of $2,294. 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 Mazda CX-5 is 15.2 years and the starting MSRP is $28,770 (giving the CX-5 an Annual Lifespan Cost of $2,294). The second best crossover SUV for moms is the Toyota RAV4 with an Annual Lifespan Cost of $2,299. Behind the RAV4 is the Honda CR-V which has a yearly cost of $2,317.
The best crossover SUV for mothers (and fathers) is the Mazda CX-5 with an iSeeCars Annual Lifespan Cost of $2,294. 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 Mazda CX-5 is 15.2 years and the starting MSRP is $28,770 (giving the CX-5 an Annual Lifespan Cost of $2,294). The second best crossover SUV for moms is the Toyota RAV4 with an Annual Lifespan Cost of $2,299. Behind the RAV4 is the Honda CR-V which has a yearly cost of $2,317.
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Annual Lifespan Cost
2294.15
- Avg Lifespan: 161.855015625K Miles (15.22 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 28770
iSEECARS SCORE
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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
2299.3
- Avg Lifespan: 174.7703125K Miles (15.63 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 29250
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
8.2
/ 10
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Value Retention
9.1
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
2317.02
- Avg Lifespan: 178.127421875K Miles (15.51 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 30920
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
8.2
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.8
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
2416.09
- Avg Lifespan: 162.223984375K Miles (13.49 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 26560
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
8.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.9
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
2605.7
- Avg Lifespan: 159.12853125K Miles (14.38 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 29995
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
8.0
/ 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
2969.49
- Avg Lifespan: 149.4210625K Miles (11.21 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 28600
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.7
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
3204.0
- Avg Lifespan: 148.01340625K Miles (11.24 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 29900
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.7
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.9
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
3285.29
- Avg Lifespan: 160.589421875K Miles (11.9 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 29995
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.8
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.2
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
3353.84
- Avg Lifespan: 151.385296875K Miles (11.85 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 38465
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.8
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.4
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
3354.69
- Avg Lifespan: 132.77334375K Miles (10.02 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 28690
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.5
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.0
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
3426.9
- Avg Lifespan: 135.669140625K Miles (9.48 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 29515
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.5
/ 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
3605.55
- Avg Lifespan: 119.80821875K Miles (9.55 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 28705
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.4
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.1
/ 10
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Safety
9.7
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
3622.69
- Avg Lifespan: 182.38425K Miles (13.84 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 39820
iSEECARS SCORE
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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
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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
3963.32
- Avg Lifespan: 146.954046875K Miles (11.97 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 40470
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Reliability
7.7
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.4
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
4203.92
- Avg Lifespan: 156.6819375K Miles (10.98 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 36400
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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
4695.38
- Avg Lifespan: 123.231109375K Miles (9.1 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 35600
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.4
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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Annual Lifespan Cost
4808.72
- Avg Lifespan: 151.576109375K Miles (11.12 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 43000
iSEECARS SCORE
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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
5388.14
- Avg Lifespan: 147.192625K Miles (9.36 Years)
- Starting MSRP: 40050
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.5
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.6
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 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).