Top 10 Cheapest SUVs

6. 2014 Ford Explorer - $30,495

The Ford Explorer has been a recognizable SUV on the market for over a decade now, with the 2014 model powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 290 hp and 255 lb-ft of torque.

Priced from $30,495, the Explorer can also be had with an optional 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine with 240 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque.

The V6 is rated at 17 MPG in the city and 24 MPG on the highway, while the EcoBoost four-cylinder is much more fuel efficient with 20 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway. The explorer can tow a maximum of 5,000 lbs.