8. Mini Cooper Countryman S $26,600

The Mini Cooper Countryman is a pretty good SUV. The available turbocharged engines provide decent acceleration, and the ride quality is generally comfortable. Both rows of seats can accommodate adults, which isn’t a given in this class.

The Mini Cooper Countryman has a base price of $26,600, which is one of the highest starting prices in the class. The higher trims (S, S E, and John Cooper Works) all start north of $30,000.

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