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We were deciding between the Traverse and the CX-9. I liked the bucket seats of the Traverse, but we went with the CX-9. It was more of an aesthetics thing for me. I found them to be really comparable. Love my Cx-9 and would highly recommend it!

We have an GMC Acadia, and are actually planning on getting rid of it soon. While I love the style (both inside and out) we've had a lot of electrical/computer problems with it. It's by far the vehicle we've had the most issues with.

I'm a former Ford driver (Focus and then Fusion both cars) and I had way better luck with them! I wish we would have went with the Explorer which was my #1 choice, but DH wasn't in love with the interior.

We have the Chevy Equinox, which is one size down from the Traverse but my FIL had the Traverse for awhile. I wanted to go with the bigger one with the 3rd row but I was more about the mpg at the time so the Equinox won out. My parents have the Buick Enclave and I really like it. We test drove the Sante Fe but weren't impressed with it at all. I can't really remember why but it just didn't feel right. And I think even though it had the 3rd row option, it was still super small.

We have a Nissan Pathfinder and I LOVE it. The third row is awesome mostly for the extra trunk space when it's folded down. When we do use the third row it is easily accessible , you don't need to take the car seat out.

I love love it and would buy it again in a heartbeat.

@Charm54: I appreciate the recommendation. We want to replace my DH's Altima in the relatively near future. While we don't need to SUV's it's what we both like to drive. I was considering the Murano (had one and loved it!), but with the Pathfinder re-design it's an appealing option.

@Mrs.KMM: My in-laws have a Flex. Yes, it's spacious but, to me, it looks like a lunch box!

@Mrs.KMM: The Rogue is significantly smaller than the Pathfinder. In terms of size for Nissan, they go Rogue, Murano, Pathfinder, Armada. The Rogue is probably on the same level (or even smaller) than the Chevy Equinox. There is definitely not a third row seat. The Pathfinder and Armada both have the third row seat in the Nissan lineup.

I have a ford explorer. Love it. It works well for us with two kids and a large dog. The third row comes in handy too for squeezing more people in, it fits 7. With the third row up I can still for our full size double stroller in the cargo area. I think the 2014 models offer bucket seats for be second row, which makes it easier to get back to the third row. But you do lose a seat then to 6 total.

We have been leasing a Ford Edge and we have loved it! Previously drive a Forester and what an upgrade. Our lease is up this month and we have a second kid due next month so we are considering the Explorer with bucket seats and will test drive that as well - can't decide if we want the extra row of seating or if it is even worth it for cargo space. FYI Ford just did a redesign on the Edge for 2015 -- I haven't seen them yet but it means the there are great deals for the 2014 model through the end of the year.

We have a Chevy Traverse and so far it's been great! I looked at so many SUVs and ultimately the price of the traverse sold me. We have rarely used the third row so it stays down all of the time. There is plenty of room for traveling and strollers. I can't really think of anything bad to say about it. It's been a great car for our family of 4.

I have an Acadia and I LOVE it!!! We have the captains chairs in the middle row and normally leave the 3rd row flat, but even with it up there is decent room behind it. More than a Tahoe with the 3rd row installed. Most people don't realize that the middle row seats slid forward and back 6" to give more room in either the 2nd or 3rd row. We've had 7 people (6 adults and 1 child in a rear facing carseat) in my Acadia and everyone was comfortable. You can fit 2 forward facing car seats and a no back booster or small adult in the middle across the 3rd row. And if you have a bench seat in the middle row you can put 3 car seats across. Done it with my niece and nephew with my son in the middle. Works best if the middle seat is rear facing to puzzle better but doesn't have to. I get pretty decent gas mileage too--20-26mpg. I got in 2012 brand new (56 miles on it) and have had ZERO problems with it.

We drove the Traverse and even though they are supposed to be the same vehicle, we didn't like it as much. And especially didn't like the cargo/3rd row area side windows....seems like they were smaller and had a bigger blind spot.