3 Best Slim Rear-Facing Car Seats for Mid-Size SUVs Under $600

Curated picks for toddler rearfacing carseat that is slim, easy to adjust, and easy to install under $600 (What Type Of Vehicle Will The Car Seat Be Installed In?: Mid-size SUV).

1. Graco SlimFit3 LX

$300

Estimated Starting Price

This seat is specifically engineered for a slim 19-inch width, making it perfect for fitting three across or leaving extra space for passengers in a mid-size SUV.

Key Features

19-inch slim width design
SnugLock technology for easy installation
No-rethread Simply Safe Adjust harness

2. Britax Poplar

$350

Estimated Starting Price

The Britax Poplar is designed with a slim 17-inch width and features the ClickTight installation system, which is widely considered the easiest and most secure method available.

Key Features

17-inch ultra-slim width
ClickTight installation system
No-rethread harness with 14 positions

3. Evenflo EveryStage DLX

$280

Estimated Starting Price

This seat offers a great balance of slim dimensions and ease of use, featuring the EasyClick LATCH system that provides a very secure installation with minimal effort.

Key Features

EasyClick LATCH ratcheting installation
Slim design for better passenger space
No-rethread harness system

Comparison Table

Attribute	Graco SlimFit3 LX	Britax Poplar	Evenflo EveryStage DLX
Price (USD)	580	350	550
Width (inches)	17	17	17
Rating (out of 5)	4.8	4.6	4.9
Installation Technology	Rigid LATCH	Standard LATCH/Seatbelt	Tensioning Door
Frame Material	Steel sub-structure	Full steel frame	Standard
Harness Adjustment Type	No-rethread	No-rethread	No-rethread
Fabric Certification	GREENGUARD Gold

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3 Best Slim Rear-Facing Car Seats for Mid-Size SUVs Under $600

1. Graco SlimFit3 LX

Key Features

2. Britax Poplar

Key Features

3. Evenflo EveryStage DLX

Key Features

Comparison Table

Summary

Which One to Pick and Why

Graco SlimFit3 LX

Britax Poplar

Evenflo EveryStage DLX