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!

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.

Best Value Family Cars 2023

Model
Seats
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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Seats

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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Seats

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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2021 Toyota RAV4

2.5L SUV 4WD Hybrid
$40,950
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$42,950
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2023 BMW X5

M Sport 3.0L Diesel SUV 4XC
$103,890
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2021 Hyundai i30

Premium 2.0L Hatchback FWD
$44,280
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$45,310
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2024 Hyundai Palisade

2.2L Diesel SUV 4WD
$65,950
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$67,950
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2015 Hyundai i30

1.8L Hatchback FWD Manual
$10,172
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$10,956
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2023 RAM 1500

5.7L Dual Cab Ute SWB 4XD
$104,090
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2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

SE 3.0L Diesel SUV 4XC
$67,140
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2023 Ford Everest

2.0L Diesel SUV 4XD
$57,950
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$59,950
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