BY COMPARISON

Lincoln Corsair AWD

Base price: $41,200 MKC replacement offers two turbo I-4 engines plus standard activesafety tech.

BMW X1 xDrive 28i

Base price: $38,200 Second-generation model uses the Mini Countryman platform. Can get pricey.

Lexus NX AWD

Base price: $39,300 Less than subtle styling breaks from the pack. AWD Hybrid version available.