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Mazda CX9 - wife wants one badly to augment our F150. Interior that seems like it came out of a much more expensive car, well packaged, really nice to drive, seats 8 if needed, better MPG than most of your list.

Ford Edge - nice mid size SUV.

Ford Explorer - new body style only, very spacious, nice to drive, and good mpg.

Audi Q7 - beautiful inside and out, fantastic mpg with the TDI. Less reliable than the domestics.

Cayenne - somebody had to suggest it......

Toyota Venza - nice looking crossover, typical Toyota.

Regarding the Acadia, don't forget the Buick Enclave and Chevy Traverse twins. My favorite of the three is the Buick.

Dodge Durango - new bodystyle only, hugely improved.

Nissan Murano - a bit smaller but sporty.

Acura MDX- a nicer Pilot.

Of them all I would (and likely will) take a hard look at the CX9. You can get a nice low mileage used one for $20k. Go to fueleconomy.gov and look at some of your choices, some V6 unibody crossovers get really crappy mpg.
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