Family haulers with a third row crowd the showroom, and Kelley Blue Book’s editors have scored them against one another on a five-point scale. The gap between the weakest and the strongest is smaller than the price spread suggests. Here are twelve of the three-row SUVs in that ranking, climbing from the lowest score to the highest.
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1. Subaru Ascent: Last Place, Tied
The 2026 Subaru Ascent ties for last in KBB’s three-row SUV ranking at 4.2 out of 5, with a starting price of $42,245. Being at the bottom of this particular list still means a respectable score on the scale.
The Ascent is Subaru’s largest family vehicle, and a score at the foot of the table says more about how strong the field is than about any single flaw. Shoppers weighing it against pricier rivals can treat the low entry price as part of the story.
2. Nissan Armada: Big Truck-Based Value
KBB’s experts give the 2026 Nissan Armada 4.2 out of 5 among three-row SUVs, and the Armada model page lists a starting price of $61,085. That puts it level with the Ascent on score while costing considerably more.
A full-size three-row carries more presence than a crossover, and the Armada is aimed at buyers who want that. The tie at the bottom of the table suggests the experts found other rivals better at turning size into everyday usability.
3. Jeep Grand Cherokee L: Grand Cherokee Stretches Out
KBB’s experts give the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4.4 out of 5 among three-row SUVs, according to its Grand Cherokee L listing. The starting price is $43,515, among the lowest dollar figures anywhere in this group.
The L is the longer version of the familiar Grand Cherokee, built to add a third row without changing the brand’s mix of comfort and capability. For buyers who want a Jeep badge and seven seats, the score places it in the middle of the pack.
4. Toyota 4Runner: Rugged Meets Roomy
KBB’s experts give the 2026 Toyota 4Runner 4.4 out of 5 among three-row SUVs, as recorded on its 4Runner rating page. The starting price is $43,565, close to the Grand Cherokee L’s entry point.
The 4Runner is known as a truck-style SUV with off-road credentials, so a third row is a side benefit rather than the main pitch. Buyers who prize trail ability over passenger space may find the score reassuring.
5. Chevrolet Suburban: Suburban Scale
KBB’s experts give the 2026 Chevrolet Suburban 4.4 out of 5 among three-row SUVs, per the Suburban rating page. The starting price is $66,495, a long way above the lowest entries in this list.
The Suburban has long been the stretched, maximum-space option in the Chevrolet SUV family. Its score matches much cheaper rivals, so the extra money is buying size and capability rather than a higher rating from these experts.
6. Toyota Highlander: Highlander Climbs Higher
KBB’s experts give the 2026 Toyota Highlander 4.5 out of 5 among three-row SUVs, as shown on the Highlander rating page. The starting price is $47,365, which is the first step up in score from the 4.4 group.
The Highlander is a mainstream family crossover, and its place above several pricier large SUVs shows that a higher price does not guarantee a higher rating. Buyers who do not need truck-based hardware have a strong case for starting here.
7. GMC Yukon XL: Extra-Long Yukon
KBB’s experts give the 2026 GMC Yukon XL 4.5 out of 5 among three-row SUVs, a figure on its Yukon XL listing. The starting price is $75,395, the highest of any vehicle among these twelve.
The XL is the long-wheelbase version of the Yukon, meant for people who regularly fill every seat and still need cargo space. A score equal to the Highlander’s makes the price gap the main thing for shoppers to weigh.
8. Jeep Wagoneer: Wagoneer Wins Points
KBB’s experts give the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer 4.6 out of 5 among three-row SUVs, as listed on the Wagoneer rating page. The starting price is $62,040, below the Suburban and well below the Yukon XL.
The Wagoneer revived a storied Jeep name as a large, upmarket family hauler. Note that the rating covers the 2025 model year, so buyers shopping for a newer one should check whether the score has been updated.
9. Honda Pilot: Pilot Near the Top
KBB’s experts give the 2026 Honda Pilot 4.7 out of 5 among three-row SUVs, according to the Pilot rating page. The starting price is $43,690, almost identical to the 4Runner’s, but with a notably higher score.
The Pilot is Honda’s family three-row, and the rating makes it one of the strongest values in this ranking. Shoppers comparing it with larger and costlier SUVs get a high mark at one of the lowest entry prices.
10. Chevrolet Tahoe: Tahoe Takes Second
KBB’s experts give the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe 4.7 out of 5 among three-row SUVs, with the Tahoe model page showing a $63,495 starting price. That matches the Pilot’s score at a far higher price.
The Tahoe is a shorter sibling of the Suburban, so buyers who want a full-size body without the extra length have an option. The shared score with the Pilot shows how close the top of this ranking really is.
11. Kia Telluride: Telluride Near Perfect
KBB’s experts give the 2027 Kia Telluride 4.8 out of 5 among three-row SUVs, as noted on the Telluride rating page. The starting price is $40,735, the lowest of all twelve and the best score in the group.
Combining the top rating with the lowest price makes the Telluride the standout in this table. Anyone shopping the category will likely want to see it first before spending more on a larger badge.
12. Ford Expedition: Expedition Shares the Crown
The 2026 Ford Expedition shares KBB’s top three-row score of 4.8 out of 5, from $65,495, according to the Expedition rating page. It sits level with the Telluride at the very top of the ranking.
The Expedition is the full-size choice among the leaders, with a starting price roughly $25,000 above the Telluride’s. A tie at the top means buyers can pick on size and towing needs without giving up on the expert score.
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