Mid Size SUV/Crossover "Shopping"

I’m an old car guy at heart but getting older (almost 40) and having a 2 year old daughter and contemplating another child I’ve basically lost a grip on all the cars out on the road today. The purpose of this post is to ask some general questions about what we should waste our time looking at (don’t worry I won’t be negotiating in person!!) so we can weed out some makes/models well in advance when my wife’s 2017 GMC Acadia SLT-2 lease is up.
Basically my plan is when this lease is up I want to have a list of a few vehicles we’re comfortable with and go with the best overall value we can get on a lease ie the LOWEST payment on a 36/10 lease. Chance will be left up to whatever deals are on at that time…

Thanks fort all info and feedback!!
Mark

Below are non-negotiables:
-Traditionally leases well:)
-Must have black leather interior (no tan, no gray no brown)
-Exterior must be White, Silver, Gray
-Must be AWD (We live in Northern Colorado)
-Rear cargo room must be equal to or greater than our current Acadia
*3rd row is technically not important just the SPACE back there
-Apple CarPlay
-Remote start (small item but OEM remote stare is indeed a requirement)

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