10 Used SUVs with a DVD Player

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Need to keep the family occupied while you’re on the road in your SUV or crossover? Whether you’re on an epic family road trip or just out running your weekly errands, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system can hold the kids' attention for mile after mile. Unfortunately, factory-installed DVD players are not available on all models.

While DVD entertainment systems are fairly popular on three-row SUVs, they’re much less common on smaller two-row models. A competent automotive audio shop can outfit a vehicle with a DVD system at a reasonable cost, and the best aftermarket installations are as well-integrated as factory-installed systems. But if you'd rather have the DVD player built in by the automaker, here are 10 used SUVs and crossovers to consider.

2015 Cadillac Escalade

Blu-ray DVD entertainment systems are available in the 2015 Escalade and extended-length Escalade ESV. The systems offer 9-inch displays, with a single overhead screen in the Escalade and dual screens in the Escalade ESV. Connectivity via OnStar's 4G LTE or Wi-Fi hotspot is offered in some models.

The Escalade was redesigned for the 2015 model year, setting a new standard for American luxury, with a sumptuous interior finished in cut and sewn leather upholstery and real wood trim. It’s is the most luxurious three-row entry on our list, and one of the most exclusive as well. Slightly under 36,000 Escalades were sold in 2015. There's nothing like rolling large in an Escalade ESV, with Hollywood's finest playing on the dual LCD screens.

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2015 Toyota Highlander

A Blu-ray DVD entertainment system is standard in the 2015 Highlander's XLE and Limited trim levels. The Highlander’s DVD system provides a single 9-inch rear-seat display with remote control, two wireless headphones and RCA jacks. Need better fuel economy? The 2015 Highlander Hybrid Limited includes a DVD entertainment system as well. The 2015 Highlander is also an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with optional front crash protection. 

The Highlander is one of the most popular entries on our list, with nearly 159,000 Highlanders sold in 2015. Toyota certified pre-owned Highlanders are covered by a 12-month/12,000-mile limited comprehensive warranty along with a seven-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty.

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2015 GMC Yukon

GMC offers Blu-ray DVD entertainment systems in the three-row 2015 Yukon and Yukon Denali. The systems include 9-inch displays, along with a pair of wireless headsets. The Yukon and Yukon Denali are equipped with a single overhead screen, while the extended-length Yukon XL and Denali XL provide dual rear screens. Some 2015 Yukons offer OnStar 4G LTE with a Wi-Fi hotspot. Slightly under 43,000 GMC Yukons were sold in 2015. 

Purchasing a low-mile two-year-old certified pre-owned Yukon saves a considerable amount over the original MSRP, and CPO Yukons are covered by GMC’s generous six-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and include two maintenance visits.

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2015 Honda Pilot

The Honda DVD rear entertainment system is standard in the Pilot Special Edition (SE) and optional in the Pilot EX-L. The DVD system uses a single 8-inch display that folds down from the ceiling. There are three wired headphone jacks and RCA inputs on the back of the center console. Wireless headphones are also provided.

The Pilot is well-regarded for its roomy cabin, which can accommodate adults in all three rows, and over 135,000 Honda Pilots were sold in 2015.

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2015 Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan offers an optional DVD entertainment system in the three-row 2015 Pathfinder, with dual headrest-mounted seven-inch monitors. The DVD option package includes a pair of wireless headphones and a remote control, as well as input and headphone jacks (with volume control) on each monitor.

The 2015 Pathfinder is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick, and slightly over 82,000 Pathfinders were sold in 2015. Nissan certified pre-owned Pathfinders are covered by a seven-year/100,000-mile limited warranty and include 24-hour emergency roadside assistance. A low-mileage CPO Pathfinder offers a considerable financial advantage over a brand-new model.

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2014 Honda CR-V

The 2014 Honda CR-V is offered with an optional DVD rear entertainment system, but only in EX-L models without a navigation system. The entertainment system features a single 7-inch ceiling-mounted display, and the DVD player (with RCA input jacks) is located inside the center storage console. A remote control and a single set of wireless headphones are included with the system.

The CR-V is one of the least expensive entries on our list and was America’s best-selling crossover in 2014, with approximately 335,000 units sold. It’s tough to match the CR-V’s winning combination of dependability and value retention.

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2015 Ford Explorer

The 2015 Ford Explorer is available with a dual-rear screen DVD entertainment package. The system uses head-rest mounted screens, with individual players and inputs (RCA and USB) for each screen. Remote controls and wireless headphones are included. Headphone jacks allow the use of wired headphones as well.

If you find an Explorer to your liking that lacks a DVD system, you can have the Invision Revolution Series rear entertainment system installed at the Ford dealership. The Ford Explorer is one of the most popular three-row SUVs on our list, with nearly 250,000 units sold in 2015, so you should have no problem finding a clean low-mileage example in Ford’s certified pre-owned program.

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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee is available with an optional dual-rear screen Blu-ray DVD entertainment system. The DVD option package is offered in the Limited, Overland and Summit trim levels. The DVD package must be ordered with the Limited Luxury Package, which includes leather upholstery, front ventilated bucket seats, automatic HID headlamps, an 8.4-inch Uconnect infotainment system and a marvelous CommandView dual-pane sunroof.

The Grand Cherokee is one of the most popular two-row choices on our list of SUVs with DVD entertainment systems, with over 195,000 units sold in 2015. It’s the among the most off-road capable and the only entry with an available turbodiesel engine. If you have tough trails to tackle, the Grand Cherokee’s a worthy steed.

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2015 Lexus RX

A DVD entertainment system is optional in the 2015 Lexus RX 350, in a dual-screen rear seat entertainment package that's bundled with a navigation system. It includes a pair of wireless headphones, A/V inputs and a 120-volt AC outlet in the rear seating area. The DVD system is only available when ordered with the optional Mark Levinson 15-speaker audio system.

The RX was the best-selling imported two-row luxury suv in 2015, with over 100,000 units sold. Choosing a certified pre-owned RX 350 saves a whopping amount over a brand-new vehicle, while the L/Certified warranty program provides peace of mind. Be smart and go for a CPO RX, then pocket the change and put it in the kids’ college funds every month.

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2015 Dodge Durango

The three-row 2015 Dodge Durango is offered with an optional Blu-ray DVD entertainment system in the Limited, Citadel and R/T trim levels. The Rear DVD Entertainment Center option package includes dual flip-up screens mounted on the seat backs, along with a pair of wireless headsets and a wireless remote control. HDMI and RCA input ports are provided for each screen. The package also includes eight-way power front seats with driver seat memory.

The Durango sold slightly over 64,000 units in 2015. With a mighty Hemi V8 engine under the Durango R/T's hood and a rear DVD player, you’ll rarely hear the kids asking “are we there yet?”

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