Best Compact SUVs of July 2009

With the Tucson slightly cheaper than the Sportage there's now an even better reason to buy it.

#1 Hyundai Tucson

Base Model Estimated Price: $22,640

Pros:

• Safer


• Alloy wheels standard


• Full size spare


• ESP standard


• Alarm standard

Cons:

• No alloy wheels standard

#2 Kia Sportage

Base Model Estimated Price: $22,990

Pros:

• Full size spare


• Alloy wheels standard

Cons:

• No ESP Standard


• No alarm standard