Three-row luxury SUVs promise space, towing muscle and a long list of standard comfort. Kelley Blue Book’s editors scored the segment on a five-point scale, and the spread between bottom and top is narrower than the price gaps suggest. Here are nine of them, ordered from the lowest score to the highest.
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1. Infiniti QX80: Safety Pick, Weak Score
Infiniti’s flagship sits at the bottom of the table, sharing last place at 4.0 out of 5 on Kelley Blue Book’s ranking with a $85,940 starting price for the 2026 model. That low mark does not reflect crash protection, since the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named the QX80 a 2026 Top Safety Pick among large SUVs.
Shoppers who weigh crash-test results above editorial scores have a real argument for it. A 4.0 is still a respectable mark on a five-point scale, so last place here reflects a narrow field of strong rivals more than any serious flaw in the SUV.
2. Range Rover: Priced Above Its Score
The Range Rover also earns 4.0 out of 5 from KBB’s experts, tying the QX80 at the bottom. On the 2027 Range Rover page, the starting sticker price is $115,750 for the P400 SE, up from $109,375 listed for the 2025 model in the ranking.
Only the G-Class costs more among the four lowest-rated entries, which makes the Range Rover’s tie for last especially notable. Buyers are paying for the badge, cabin finish and available powertrains, with output ranging from 395 to 607 horsepower depending on the version.
3. Mercedes-Benz G-Class: Boxy Icon, Big Price
Mercedes-Benz’s boxy off-roader scores 4.1 out of 5 from KBB. According to KBB’s 2027 G-Class page, the G 580 starts at $165,200, well above the $149,400 shown for the 2025 model in the ranking.
The score puts it level with the BMW X7, though it costs far more at the starting line. That is a reminder that a G-Class purchase is driven by character and status rather than by the practical measures that an editorial rating tends to reward, such as ride comfort, cabin space and value for the money.
4. BMW X7: Zero Driver Deaths
The X7 also receives 4.1 out of 5 from KBB, with a starting price of $89,050 for the 2026 model and 23 mpg combined, the best economy figure in the ranking. A separate IIHS driver death study recorded a driver death rate of 0 for the X7 4WD, based on 2023 models and deaths from 2021 through 2024.
A zero rate over that window is a strong real-world safety signal, though it reflects a limited number of vehicles and years. For families, the X7 pairs the lowest fuel bill in the group with a solid editorial score.
5. Mercedes-Benz GLS: Mid-Table Mercedes
The 2026 GLS lands at 4.3 out of 5 on KBB’s luxury SUV list, with pricing starting at $91,600. It is rated at 21 mpg combined, second only to the X7 among the nine.
Its score matches that of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer directly above it in this order, but the Mercedes returns better fuel economy by 4 mpg. That combination makes the GLS the sensible middle of the field for buyers who want a polished three-row SUV without chasing the very top score or the very lowest price.
6. Jeep Grand Wagoneer: Value Among Luxury
KBB rates the 2025 Grand Wagoneer 4.3 out of 5, and its $87,040 starting price on the KBB ranking card is the second-lowest of the nine, beaten only by the Infiniti QX80. The longer Grand Wagoneer L version also scores 4.3 but starts at $104,040.
The 17 mpg combined figure matches several rivals at the top of the list, including the Escalade and Navigator. Shoppers who want a large cabin and a respectable score without a six-figure price can find that in the standard-wheelbase model, though the longer one crosses that line.
7. Lexus LX: Lexus Reliability Pedigree
The 2025 Lexus LX scores 4.4 out of 5 from KBB, one of the top three results, with a starting price of $106,850 shown on the KBB ranking. It is rated at 19 mpg combined.
That price is the highest among the top five, and the Cadillac and Lincoln that outscore it both start for less. Buyers therefore pay a premium for the Lexus name and its large cabin rather than for the best editorial result or the lowest sticker, which is a trade-off worth weighing carefully.
8. Cadillac Escalade: Cadillac’s 420 Horsepower
KBB rates the Escalade 4.5 out of 5, second only to the Navigator. The 2026 Escalade page lists a starting sticker price of $93,995 and 420 horsepower, while the V-Series version reaches 682.
The ranking card shows the 2025 model at $90,295, so the newer one costs more. Cargo space of 121 cubic feet and NHTSA frontal and side scores of 5 stars give it practical credentials, though its rollover score is 3 stars, a caveat that safety-minded families with a tall, heavy SUV may want to note.
9. Lincoln Navigator: Navigator Takes the Crown
KBB’s experts give the 2026 Lincoln Navigator 4.6 out of 5, the highest score of any full-size luxury SUV in the ranking. The 2026 Navigator review lists a $94,890 starting price, a 48-inch panoramic display and 8,700 pounds of towing capacity.
Fuel economy is 17 mpg combined, so the Navigator is no sipper, and the Black Label trim climbs to $122,420. Even so, the base price sits below the Lexus LX, making the top score look comparatively attainable for a buyer who skips the priciest trim.
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