So, you’re looking for a rugged full-frame with plenty of room for cargo and passengers. You would also want capabilities and it would be nice not to break the bank. All automakers advertise the MSRP of their large SUVs, but this is for 2WD models. The cheapest third-row SUV, once all-wheel drive is added, is the Toyota 4Runner: $40,930 plus Destination Charger. In fact, its closest competitor costs more than $50,000. Curious about other models? Read on for our complete list of the cheapest third-row SUVs with 4-wheel drive.
How much does the 2023 Toyota 4Runner cost?
Toyota is advertising an MSRP of $39,555 for its 4Runner MSRP and is currently giving customers another $500 off. That gets it close to the four-door Wrangler Unlimited’s $35,690 MSRP, though a bit above the full-frame Bronco’s $32,295 MSRP.
can command a higher price for its 4Runner is that, unlike its midsize competitors, you can configure the Toyota with a third row of seats.
Like third-row SUVs, the Tacoma-based 4Runner is relatively small. But it costs much less than any other third row. Even more tempting: Adding 4-wheel drive to most third-row SUVs will set you back $3,000. Toyota is offering the upgrade for just $1,875.
Check out my colleague Joe Santos’ hands-on.
What does “large 4WD SUV” technically mean?
Due to the many capable crossovers with a third row of seats (think Toyota Highlander and Volkswagen Atlas), it’s getting hard to define “large SUV.” Here’s how we built our list.
First of all, we considered only real SUVs built on a full-frame chassis (often borrowed from a pickup truck). This disqualified even the most capable, such as the Nissan Pathfinder, Ford Expedition, GMC Acadia, every current Land Rover and Grand Cherokee/Dodge Durango.
Second, we’ve only looked at full-frame SUVs that offer a third row of seats (thus “large” SUVs). So not the Jeep Wrangler, the full-frame Bronco or the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
Of course, many of the large full-frame SUVs on the list have luxury versions (Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, Lexus GX and LX, Grand Wagoneer, Infiniti QX80, etc.). the list of cheapest full-size 4WD SUVs.
Here is our officer.
The cheapest full-size SUVs with 4-wheel drive
All Detroit Three currently sell a full frame SUV based on their popular truck chassis. (Although Chrysler Corporation didn’t until the Wagoneer’s 2022 debut). Nissan and also offer an SUV based on their truck chassis. Only Chevrolet and Toyota currently offer a midsize SUV based on a midsize pickup truck.
We pulled this data directly from manufacturers’ websites. Keep in mind that these MSRPs could change throughout 2023, and you’ll also pay a hefty destination charge. General Motors only offers location-based quotes.
Without further ado, here is the complete list of the cheapest third row SUVs with 4WD:
| Make the model | Advised price | Price with 4 wheel drive |
| Nissan Armada | $49,900 | $52,900 |
| Toyota 4 Runner | $39,055 | $40,930 |
| ChevroletTahoe | $54,200 | $57,200 |
| Suburban Chevrolet | $56,900 | $59,900 |
| GMC Yukon | $57,400 | $60,400 |
| Toyota Sequoia | $58,365 | $61,365 |
| Carter (in Jeep) | $58,995 | $61,995 |
| Ford Shipping | $54,155 | $57,205 |
So, see or see why we think the 4Runner’s high-end truck counterpart, the 2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, is misunderstood:
You can also see a review of the 4Runner in this final video:
