Check out the Subaru XV crosstrek

here's a good one.

https://www.carmax.com/car/14093379

It's not sexy, but a lightly used KIA Sorento would be a solid choice.
My 2012 is still going strong and relatively care-free after 190,000 miles. It has been the most maintenance-free vehicle I've ever owned. And with snow tires it gets me everywhere in the winter.

We bought a car.

2015 Ford Escape SE AWD Ecoboost 4cyl 22,000 miles for 19K out the door.
It's blue.

She drove it, got her heart set on it and nothing else will do.
I think it a good choice, she has my support on her decision.

She test drove it and then went to work.
I made the deal, texted her about the purchase and now the day is already dragging going slow for her because around 4PM, we head back to the dealer to pay for it and pick it up.

It still carries a year and half factory warranty with 14K miles left on that as well as it's a certified preowned, and carries another year drive train warranty after that expires.

I was more concerned about getting a honey of a car than the price.
I have always been that way, ie the right car first, then worry about the price.

I always do that.
I always do that because I need to be happy with the car for a long time.
The feeling you get with the best price is fleeting and temporary if you didn't get the best car.

I drive a 2015 Escape. Great choice for her.

She will love it

Congrats! My parents have one and really like it! For it's size, it surprising has quite a bit of room.

I have driven quite a few escape rentals and they're a nice driving car/suv. It would be my preferred choice in that size range.

I think you did very good on price. I think it was 2010 we bought a 2008 Escape with I think 3X,XXX miles for $16,500.

Still running it now with about 180,000 on it. We've replaced the 4 banger engine and the transmission in the past couple of years but what the hell, overall I'd say it's been a good vehicle. I rue the day that I have to deal with finding a replacement for my wife.

Good work on the Escape. I bought my yongest daughter a 2010 V6 AWD with 80K miles on it for around $12K Put some money into brakes and shocks/struts and changed all fluids. The thing hasn't let her down. She is really hard on vehicles as she went through brand new brakes in 15K miles when I first gave it to her. Sho if she can't break the Escape I consider it a good reliable car, and she really liked the style too.