Next to buying a house, choosing the car that's right for your family is one of the more challenging decisions you'll make as the head of a household. You want safety, of course. Comfort, utility and economy are important, too. And don't forget about style. Luckily, Parents magazine teamed up with the car-buying experts at Edmund.com to help you find the car that meets all your needs, whether it's a minivan or midsized crossover.
Best EcoFriendly Car: Chevrolet Bolt -- 128 city/110 highway MPG equivalent
Best Budget Vehicle: Kia Soul -- 61.3 cubic feet of cargo space
Best Wagon: Suburu Outback -- Rugged, large cargo capacity, new safety suite
Best Small Sedan: Honda Civic -- Substantial and sophisticated
Best Minivan: Chrysler Pacifica -- Stylish and loaded with technology
Best Sedan: Hyundai Sonata -- Roomy, affordable and easy to drive
Best SUV: Toyota Highlander -- Big, strong and affordable
Best Hatchback: Suburu Crosstrek -- Standard all-wheel drive
Best Midsize Crossover (tie): Honda CR-V -- Quiet and a seat-down cargo space
Best Midsize Crossover (tie): Mazda CX-5 -- Sporty and fun
Next to buying a house, choosing the car that's right for your family is one of the more challenging decisions you'll make as the head of a household. You want safety, of course. Comfort, utility and economy are important, too. And don't forget about style. Luckily, Parents magazine teamed up with the car-buying experts at Edmund.com to help you find the car that meets all your needs, whether it's a minivan or midsized crossover.