SUVs with Rear Seat Entertainment

Honda Pilot

Even at its $32,770* base price in LX trim, the Honda Pilot's interior feels like the place to party as soon as you plant your posterior into its seats. But if you want to take that party vibe to the next level, opt for the better-equipped Pilot EX-L, which starts at $39,080*, and allows you to bundle the Pilot with embedded navigation and a rear entertainment system. That package adds another $2,000 to the Pilot's bottom line, which amounts to $41,080*.

Acura MDX

If you like the Honda Pilot, but fancy something fancier, have a look at the Pilot-based Acura MDX. Acura's three-row, midsize luxury crossover SUV starts at $45,525*, but to get rear-seat entertainment for your kids, you have to jump through a couple of hoops. First, you'll need to elect the $2,000 all-wheel-drive option, followed by the $5,000 technology package. Only then can you opt for the $2,000 entertainment package, bringing your grand total to $54,525*.

Dodge Durango

The Dodge Durango is the poster child for configuration bandwidth among three-row SUVs. From the value-packed $31,990* SXT base model to the performance-packed, $64,490* SRT variant with 475 horsepower, there's a Durango for everyone. But what about those who want rear-seat entertainment?

To get there, you have to start at the $40,740* GT Plus model, then elect the $2,495 Premium Group package that includes a sunroof and Alpine premium audio system, as well as embedded navigation. Finally, elect the $1,995 rear DVD/Blu-Ray entertainment center option for a grand total of $45,230*.

GMC Acadia

GMC just updated its midsize, three-row Acadia SUV for the 2020 model year, and it's now quite fetching, unlike last year's somewhat homely design. The Acadia starts at $30,995 in base SL trim. If you want to keep the kiddies happy with rear-seat entertainment, you'll need to step up one trim level to the $34,995* SLE. Slap down another $1,750 for rear-entertainment without a DVD player or $1,995 for DVD capability, and you'll end up at $36,990*.

Nissan Pathfinder

The Nissan Pathfinder is a solid choice among midsize crossover SUVs. The three-row family hauler starts at $32,775* in base S trim, but if you want rear-seat entertainment you'll have to opt for the top-tier Platinum model at $44,015*. After that, select the $1,700 Nissan Mobile Entertainment System package, and you'll end up at $45,715*.

INFINITI QX60

At $45,715, the Nissan Pathfinder begins encroaching on luxury crossover pricing. At that point, it's worth considering the INFINITI QX60, which rides on the Pathfinder's chassis.

INFINITI's three-row, luxury crossover SUV starts at $45,375* in base Pure trim. To get rear-seat entertainment, you'll need to step up to the $47,175* Luxe trim and then elect the $2,900 Essential Package, which includes features like embedded navigation and a 360-degree camera. Only then can you elect the $2,150 Theater Package, which brings your QX60 to $52,225*.

Chevrolet Tahoe

Large families, I haven't forgotten about you. Full-size, truck-based SUVs like the Chevrolet Tahoe have you covered when it comes to rear-seat entertainment, but like all the car-based SUVs we've covered here so far, you'll have to tick a few other option boxes before you can elect the child-silencing tech.

The Tahoe starts at $50,295* in base LS trim. The LT is a spec level above that, and starts at $55,095. From there you can opt for the Sun, Entertainment and Destinations Package which includes rear-seat entertainment, as well as embedded navigation and a sunroof for $2,930. That'll bring your Tahoe to a grand total of $58,025*.

Cadillac Escalade

The Tahoe is a great SUV, but for those who dress to impress, the Tahoe-based Cadillac Escalade is a can't-miss candidate. The big Caddy starts at $76,490* in Standard trim, and like the Tahoe, you have to elect one trim level above Standard to get access to rear-seat entertainment. That means beginning at the $82,090* Luxury trim, and then choosing the $1,720 rear-seat entertainment option for a grand total of $83,810*.

Ford Expedition

The Chevy Tahoe's cross-town rival starts at $54,850* in base XLT spec. Opting for rear-seat entertainment will set you back $1,995, but requires selection of equipment group 201A (creative "name," right?) at $1,485, which includes power driver and front passenger seats. That leaves you with a final MSRP of $58,330* - $305 more than the Tahoe. For you Ford-versus-Chevy folks keeping score, mark that as a win for Chevy. Barely.

Lincoln Navigator

Among full-size luxury SUV's, the Lincoln Navigator is arguably more compelling overall than the Cadillac Escalade, but it's pricier, too, starting at $77,765* in Standard trim. To begin your ascent to being allowed to option rear-seat entertainment, first you've got to step up a trim level to the $83,305 Navigator Reserve. Next, you're required to sweeten the pot with the $1,500 Reserve I package, featuring nifty niceties like a head-up display and an illuminating Lincoln star in the front grille.

Only after that can you opt for the $2,000 Lincoln Play rear-seat entertainment system, bringing your total to $86,805*. Again, for the GM-vs-Ford folk keeping score, that's $2,995 more expensive than a similarly equipped Escalade.