Used SUV Review: What's the Best $25,000 SUV?

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Looking for the best used SUV under $25,000? We compare a used Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Nissan Rogue to see which reliable crossover delivers the best value for your money. Run a VIN check or license plate search to uncover maintenance history, open recalls, and title statuses before you buy at http://bumper.com/edmunds Used Toyota RAV4 - https://www.edmunds.com/used-toyota-rav4/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=content&utm_account=edmunds_content Used Honda CR-V - https://www.edmunds.com/used-honda-cr-v/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=content&utm_account=edmunds_content Used Nissan Rogue - https://www.edmunds.com/used-nissan-rogue/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=content&utm_account=edmunds_content More Edmunds Comparison Videos - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsSQoIGhBLpQwAPiW1fCPh4LEWxlbp9Cx&si=txPMgUEIULWxATGq Appraisal Tool - https://www.edmunds.com/appraisal/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=content&utm_account=edmunds_content Car Listings - https://www.edmunds.com/new-cars-for-sale/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=content&utm_account=edmunds_content Ratings and Reviews - https://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=content&utm_account=edmunds_content 00:00 Intro 00:52 Toyota RAV4 08:46 Honda CR-V 14:01 Nissan Rogue 20:14 Value & Recalls 24:40 Edmunds' Take With new car prices continuing to climb, finding a smart used SUV under $25,000 is one of the best ways to get maximum bang for your buck. To find the winner, we rounded up three of America's favorite compact crossovers at the $25k mark: a 2019 Toyota RAV4, a 2018 Honda CR-V, and a newer 2023 Nissan Rogue. Because Toyota RAV4 models hold their value so well, our $25,000 budget only secured an older 2019 model with 60,000 miles and base-level cloth seats. While we appreciate its physical dashboard controls and bulletproof reliability reputation, its clunky infotainment, firm seating, and sluggish, coarse engine make it feel compromised for the money. The 2023 Nissan Rogue SL initially looks like the ultimate bargain—offering modern styling, a 360-degree camera, and tri-zone climate for the same cash. However, steep depreciation, a raucous three-cylinder VC-Turbo engine, and serious recall concerns regarding engine bearings keep us from recommending it long-term. That leaves the 2018 Honda CR-V EX-L as our clear comparison winner. Despite being the oldest vehicle here, its punchy turbocharged engine, refined road manners, cavernous rear legroom, and clever cargo packaging prove that smart engineering ages gracefully. If you want the best balance of comfort, driving dynamics, and everyday practicality, the used Honda CR-V is the one to buy. If this kind of video is helpful to you and you want to support us making more work like this in the future, hitting the like, subscribe, and notification bell buttons goes a long way. Disclaimer: This video's description was generated with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy by the Edmunds editorial team. The video itself was created entirely without the use of AI. https://www.instagram.com/edmundscars/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/edmunds https://www.tiktok.com/@edmunds https://twitter.com/edmunds https://www.reddit.com/user/edmundscars/ #ToyotaRAV4 #HondaCRV #NissanRogue #Edmunds Subscribe to Edmunds https://www.youtube.com/user/edmundsvideo?sub_confirmation=1 for the latest car news, car reviews, car comparisons, car shopping and advice. Visit us! https://www.edmunds.com