Five SUVs Under $30,000 For Sale in Rhode Island

When you're looking for the versatility of a large vehicle with the comforts of a car, an SUV may be the right choice.

This week, we take a look at a selection of SUVs for sale around Rhode Island, ranging from the roomy and comfortable to the sporty, as listed on cars.com.

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1. 2013 Ford Escape S — $19,899

Producing 168 hp from a 2.5-L inline 4-cyl., the Escape is Ford's offering in the crowded cross-over market. It seats five and offers all kinds of safety features, including first- and second-row curtain airbags. Fuel consumption ranges from 23 to 33 mpg.

For sale at: Tasca Automotive Group, Cranston

2. 2012 Nissan Rogue S — $20,328

This model is counted as "new" since it's only got 8 miles on the odo, which means the 170-hp powerplant is ready to deliver solid power and decent mileage (22/26). Also features four-wheel ABS brakes, driver whiplash protection, and cruise control managed from the steering wheel.

For sale at: Premier of Newport, Middletown

3. 2013 Jeep Compass Sport — $20,740

From the "original SUV company," this smaller Jeep mates a 2.0-L inline four pushing 158 hp to a five-speed manual transmission. The interior offers 54 cu. ft. of cargo space and rides on a 104-in. wheelbase.

For sale at: Elmwood Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM, East Providence

4. 2013 Dodge Journey SE — $21,035

The longest of this week's selection of SUVs — 114 in. — the Dodge wraps the interior in leather and adds a CD player, interior air filtration, and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel among its features, and offers 68 cu. ft. of cargo space.

For sale at: Metro Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM, Johnston

5. 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan S — $25,390

Continuing VW's recent practice of choosing odd names for its vehicles, this one is a mash-up of "tiger" and "leguan," which is German for "iguana." The Tuguan offers Bluetooth connectivity, remote power door locks, and turn signals in the mirrors. Mileage range is 21/26.

For sale at: Speedcraft Volkswagen, Wakefield

If money were no object...

2013 Mercedes-Benz G550 4MATIC — $116,105

In case you thought the less-expensive models were just hints at what an SUV can really be, the G550 4MATIC could be the answer.

It's got a 5.5L V-8, seven-speed transmission, 18-in. wheels, a power moon roof, and 4-wheel drive, in honor of its truck roots — plus a back-up camera, anti-theft measures, folding rear seats, heated outside mirrors, traction control, Xenon headlights, and a nav system that earned the tri-point MB star.

Fuel consumption is, let's face it, middling — 12 in the city and 15 on the highway — but, as people say, if you're paying that much for the vehicle, you can probably afford the gas bill.

For sale at: Viti Inc., Tiverton