Starting MSRP: about $21,700

The mid-size, five-seat Hyundai Santa Fe remains one of the best values in the segment and comes well-equipped.

All Santa Fe's have MP3 jacks, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and connectivity for Bluetooth, USBs and iPods, so you can listen to your favorite tunes from your MP3 player. Standard safety features include antilock brakes, electronic stability and traction control, active front head restraints (which help to reduce whiplash in a collision) and front and side-impact air bags for front-seat occupants, and side-curtain air bags with rollover sensors for both rows of seats. The Santa Fe comes with a choice of two engines: a 175-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder or a 276-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6, while all-wheel drive is an option on all models.