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Looking for an SUV that does it all for under $30,000? These are three of the best midsize SUVs to buy used from Toyota, Lexus, and Nissan. If safety features are a priority in your search, these sport utility vehicles have plenty of standard options. Any safety awards or accolades are listed below.

The Lexus RX 350 is one of the best midsize SUVs to buy used

Midsize SUVs like the 2013 Lexus RX 350 still have plenty of life left for a new buyer. Edmunds found that it had a comfortable cabin and an upscale interior. The powerful and smooth engine makes for a good family SUV. 2013 was the year of a styling refresh, and the RX looks pretty modern.

The 2013 Lexus RX 350 came with safety features like antilock brakes, stability/traction control, and airbags all over the cabin. Lexus also had a Safety Connect emergency communications system that was helpful in case of emergency.

If you can find one with adaptive cruise control that includes a forward collision warning system, that Edmunds found helpful. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration gave the RX 350 a four-star overall safety rating.

List Price Range: $16,453 – $30,998

Nissan’s Murano is a good midsize SUV to buy used

While the 2016 Nissan Murano isn’t the most stylish SUV on the market, it makes up for it in comfort. For a 2016 SUV, the Murano had a lot to offer buyers. USB ports for charging were standard, and all seats were comfortable.

Antilock brakes, traction/stability control, and hill-start assist were all standard safety features. Nissan also added front side airbags, side curtain airbags, and a driver knee airbag was also standard. A rearview camera made parking this midsize SUV easier and helped make it one of the best midsize SUVs to buy used.

If you can find one of the SL or Platinum trim levels that adds blind-spot and rear cross-traffic warning systems. Buyers could also opt for adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning. While these safety systems weren’t as advanced back in 2016, each one was helpful. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration gave the Murano a four-star overall safety rating. Similarly, the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety gave the Nissan SUV high marks for safety.

List Price Range: $16,556 – $26,998

Don’t overlook the reliable Toyota Highlander

The best midsize SUVs to buy used include this 2014 Toyota Highlander
A 2014 Toyota Highlander | Toyota

Experts and owners agree that the 2014 Toyota Highlander is one of the best midsize SUVs to buy used. The V6 transmission was powerful enough, and the Highlander had a quiet cabin. With room for eight passengers, it is obvious why the Toyota SUV is a good buy.

Toyota redesigned the Highlander in 2014, improving the interior quality and upgrading the transmission. Some standard safety features include traction and stability control, antilock disc brakes, and a rearview camera. The automaker also added front-seat side airbags, a driver knee airbag, a front passenger seat-cushion airbag, and full-length side curtain airbags.

Finding a Highlander Limited adds a blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert. An optional Driver Technology package added forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and Toyota’s Safety Connect telematics. Both the NHTSA and IIHS gave the Highlander high safety scores, including the Top Safety Pick Plus award.

List Price Range: $17,499 – $28,998

The years on some of the best midsize SUVs to buy used are less important. Finding a reliable option with all the necessary safety systems is more important than tracking down a specific year, but this should get you started.

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