The Audi Q7, BMW X7, and Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class are the big three in this segment, all offering three rows of seating, impressive luxury and tech features, and trademark German quality for a premium over other brands.
Acura’s aging MDX is a step behind in many areas, but its reliability and optional hybrid powertrain are impressive.
The Lexus RX is the most popular option of the bunch, but many are turned off by its bold styling and lack of performance chops.
Its third-row seat is laughably small, too.
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The 2020 Volvo XC90 gets a few tweaks, but remains a stylish, practical, and safe luxury SUV. |
The 2020 Acura MDX is a stately three-row family crossover that has aged well. |
The 2020 Audi Q7 is brimming with tech and comfort, a surefire way to stay comfortable in any school parking lot. |
The 2020 BMW X7 is the upper-crust seven-seat SUV that finally answers the question: What if I want to spend more for a BMW? |
The 2020 Lexus RX gives up on old standbys like somber style and silence, and casts its lot with a more rowdy crowd. |
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is a three-row crossover SUV that redefines luxurious family transport. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $48,350 | $44,500 | $54,800 | $73,900 | $44,150 | $75,950 |
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| 18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6 |
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| Standard SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Standard SUV 4WD | N/A | Small SUV 2WD | N/A |
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| T5 FWD Momentum 7 Passenger | FWD 7-Passenger | Premium 45 TFSI quattro | xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle | RX 350 FWD | GLS 450 4MATIC SUV |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | quattro Sport Utility | Sports Activity Vehicle | Sport Utility | 4MATIC |
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| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2020 Volvo XC90 vs. 2020 Acura MDX | 2020 Volvo XC90 vs. 2020 Audi Q7 | 2020 Volvo XC90 vs. 2020 BMW X7 | 2020 Volvo XC90 vs. 2020 Lexus RX | 2020 Volvo XC90 vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class | |
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