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I think you will find in the real world getting a traditional, naturally aspirated 6 cylinder will get the same mileage as a similar V8 especially say the 5.3 GM especially if it's doing something. That and the Toyota 4.7 are the most reliable V8s out there. The rest of the Toyota is going to be better than a GM but the GM with similar mileage and condition will be 1/2 the price. I just picked up a 4x4 Jeep Commander that is rated 7200 pounds of towing and has the 5.7 Hemi, a reasonably reliable motor, for $7500 but my first 2 weeks of daily driving it in the city has yielded a 12.2 mpg average on the first tank. That was a little worse than I imagined but it is Dec in Montana, and hardly get it warm on my 3.5 mile drive. I got this to build into an off-road capable rig so I'm not too worried as it will not take too much more of a hit with big tires, a lift, and a big roof rack. It's stock now. I also have a TDI Touareg that will tow 7700 pounds and gets 25 mpg on the same commute but it was more than twice the price. I would question how reliable it is but it's under warranty still so I'll keep it for now.
Another vehicle that is pretty capable with good mpg and tow rating would be the more modern 2014 up Jeep Cherokee with the 3.2 v6 and the 9 speed auto. It is probably too expensive too but has one of the higher tow ratings of the small SUVs and that pentstar v6 is solid.
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