Kelley Blue Book’s expert scores sort the biggest three-row utilities by refinement, space and value, and the spread between them is wider than showroom prices suggest. Ratings from the 2025 and 2026 model years put familiar nameplates from Ford, Chevrolet, Jeep, Lincoln and Cadillac side by side. Here are eleven full-size SUVs ranked from the lowest score to the highest.
1. Infiniti QX80: Quiet Luxury, Middling Score
Kelley Blue Book’s expert panel gave the 2026 model a 4.0 out of 5, the lowest mark among the luxury three-row group in this lineup. The result is reported in the outlet’s luxury full-size SUV ranking, which places the Infiniti in the bottom tier of that comparison.
Shoppers weighing a full-size luxury utility will find the rating a reminder that badge prestige and big-lot presence do not guarantee a top expert grade. A test drive against higher-scoring rivals is the sensible way to check whether the gap matters for daily use.
2. Toyota Sequoia: Hybrid Power, Solid Mark
The 2026 model earned a 4.2 out of 5 from Kelley Blue Book’s experts, sitting in the middle of the segment. That score appears in the publication’s full-size SUV guide, where the redesigned three-row Toyota ranks as a credible alternative to the American incumbents.
Buyers who tow or haul families regularly should read the score as competent rather than class-leading. Those wanting more refinement or space may find higher-rated rivals worth a closer look before signing.
3. Nissan Armada: Redesigned And Respectable
Nissan’s three-row hauler also landed at 4.2 out of 5 for the 2026 model in Kelley Blue Book’s expert ratings, matching the Sequoia exactly. The figure comes from the same best full-size SUVs list, which groups the Armada with the segment’s more value-minded options.
A shared score does not mean shared strengths, so owners should compare towing, cargo room and pricing rather than rely on the number alone. The rating suggests the Armada is a safe but not standout pick.
4. Jeep Grand Wagoneer: Premium Price, Strong Grade
Kelley Blue Book’s experts rated the 2025 model 4.3 out of 5 in the luxury full-size comparison. That puts the top-trim Jeep ahead of the Infiniti but below several mainstream competitors on the same scoreboard.
Anyone drawn to the upscale cabin and long feature list should note that the grade trails less expensive full-size rivals. Value-focused shoppers may prefer a lower trim or a different brand, since the premium does not buy the highest rating.
5. Chevrolet Suburban: Veteran Nameplate, Steady Score
Chevrolet’s long-wheelbase classic scored 4.4 out of 5 for the 2026 model, according to Kelley Blue Book’s assessment in its three-row SUV roundup. That sits below the 4.7 given to the Tahoe, the shorter model built on the same platform.
Families that need maximum cargo space behind the third row will see the extra length as worth the small rating difference. Those with tight garages or city parking should weigh that bulk before choosing it over the shorter sibling.
6. Cadillac Escalade: Rating Short Of The Top
The 2025 model earned 4.5 out of 5 from Kelley Blue Book’s experts and carries a starting price of $90,295, as noted in the luxury SUV rankings. That is a strong score for a flagship, yet it still trails the Expedition’s mark by 0.3 points.
The figure shows that a price above $90,000 does not automatically buy the segment’s best grade. Shoppers should treat the Cadillac as a statement purchase, with a Ford costing far less and scoring higher with the same panel.
7. GMC Yukon: Denali Crowd, Strong Showing
The 2026 model matched the Escalade at 4.5 out of 5 in Kelley Blue Book’s expert ratings, a result listed in the best three-row SUVs page. The GMC shares its bones with the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, yet earns a slightly different score.
Buyers wanting upscale trim without a luxury-brand price may find the Yukon an appealing compromise. The tie with a much costlier Cadillac makes the case that extra spending does not translate into a better expert grade.
8. Jeep Wagoneer: Near The Top Of The Class
The 2025 model scored 4.6 out of 5 with Kelley Blue Book’s experts, one of the highest marks in the full-size group. The score is listed in the full-size SUV scorecard, where the Jeep sits just below the segment’s two leaders.
Shoppers wanting a roomy family hauler with a modern cabin should find that rating encouraging. Fuel costs and reliability history remain separate questions, so owners should check those before treating the rating as the final word.
9. Lincoln Navigator: Luxury Class Leader
Kelley Blue Book’s experts gave the 2026 model 4.6 out of 5, which ranked it first among luxury full-size SUVs, as the luxury full-size ranking reports. The Lincoln therefore beats the Escalade by a tenth of a point inside its own price tier.
Shoppers who want quiet comfort over sport badging can cite that standing as evidence of value. Even so, the Lincoln stops short of the Ford’s 4.8, a reminder that the top overall rating belongs elsewhere.
10. Chevrolet Tahoe: Second Place Standout
Kelley Blue Book’s experts awarded the 2026 model 4.7 out of 5, within a tenth of the segment’s best result, according to the three-row SUV comparison. The Chevrolet is the only entry in this group to come that close to the leader.
Families wanting a proven formula with broad dealer support will find the number reassuring. Those chasing the very top grade should still cross-shop the Ford, which edged ahead of it by that single tenth of a point.
11. Ford Expedition: Segment Winner On Points
The 2026 model scored 4.8 out of 5 from Kelley Blue Book’s experts, the best result among full-size SUVs, with pricing that starts at $65,495. The full-size SUV winners list names it No. 1, ahead of every rival listed.
That lead matters most to buyers weighing value, since the Ford both outscored the Escalade and undercut its price by a wide margin. The score reflects expert testing, so personal needs such as towing capacity or seat comfort still deserve a drive.
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