WHAT YOU CAN BUY: SUVS STARTING AT $40,000

Starting at $40,770, the 2018 Ford Edge Sport is one of four different Edge models: the SE, the SEL, the Titanium, and the Sport. It seats five easily. Front wheel drive is standard in all four trims, all wheel drive is available. This sport utility vehicle puts out 280 horsepower and 250 lb-ft. of torque. It gets an EPA-estimated 17 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. Inside, you’ll find a leather-wrapped steering wheel with cruise, secondary audio and 5-way controls mounted; eight cupholders and 4 12-volt power ports to keep electronics charged when necessary. A battery saver, a hands-free foot activated lift gate and two driver-configurable 4.2-inch LCD Displays in the instrument cluster are more standard features. There is a 12-speaker audio system, as well as a rear view camera in this car.

Starting at $41,500, the 2018 Volvo XC60 sport utility vehicle is available in five different trims: the XC60 T5 AWD Momentum, the XC60 T6 AWD Momentum, the XC60 T6 Plug in Hybrid e-AWD Momentum; the XC60 T6 AWD R-Design, and XC60 T6 AWD Inscription. Standard equipment includes a nine inch touchscreen display, leather steering wheel and gear shift, and leather seats. All that leather makes driving feel like a luxurious experience. Other standard features include a rear park assist camera, a hands-free power tailgate, USB connection, and cruise control. It’s no wonder this sport utility vehicle was named 2018 North American Sport Utility Vehicle of the Year.