Buying Guide

Buying your next family car can be a daunting experience, but with new brands, new technology and even more choice available than ever before, it should be a really exciting experience! Let us help you understand what's available and what can make your new family car the best one yet!

Best Value Family Cars 2023

Double-cab utes still dominate the top of the sales charts, but the compact MG ZS and a range of mid-sized SUVs keep a family focus at the top of the sales race. Our 3-year ownership costs in the table below include registration, servicing, insurance and fuel/electricity. For more details see our full list of 2023 Best Value Cars.

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Price from (MRLP)*
3-year cost of ownership
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BYD ATTO 3

2023 BYD ATTO 3 Standard SUV FWD

5

$48,011

$10,643.11

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5

Price from (MRLP)*

$48,011

3-year cost of ownership
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$10,643.11

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Mitsubishi Outlander

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ES 2.4L SUV 4WD Hybrid

5

$56,490

$10,817.53

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5

Price from (MRLP)*

$56,490

3-year cost of ownership
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$10,817.53

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Kia Niro

2023 Kia Niro HEV S 1.6L SUV FWD Hybrid

5

$44,930

$10,824.69

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Seats

5

Price from (MRLP)*

$44,930

3-year cost of ownership
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$10,824.69

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Hyundai Kona

2023 Hyundai Kona 2.0L SUV FWD

5

$32,000

$10,873.44

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Seats

5

Price from (MRLP)*

$32,000

3-year cost of ownership
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$10,873.44

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BYD ATTO 3

2023 BYD ATTO 3 Extended SUV FWD

5

$51,011

$10,959.70

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Seats

5

Price from (MRLP)*

$51,011

3-year cost of ownership
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$10,959.70

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Kia’s cheapest people mover goes light on frills, but still packs a gigantic punch of practicality. Thinking about an SUV? buy this instead.

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