The average new vehicle goes for over $42,000 these days. To help you buy the best one for you, the Northwest Automotive Press Association holds Mudfest, perhaps the best SUV, crossover and pickup competition in the US at The Ridge Motorsports Park. Photo above by Doug Berger/NWAPA.

This is the 26th time it’s been held and there are 19 vehicles competing. Will Kia Telluride repeat it’s win? How does Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco stack up against each other? It’s all here, plus NWAPA members choose a Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year (and it’s kind of a surprise this time).