Beyond the issue of depreciation, buying a used car might help you get a top of the line model with all the features you want, plus help you save on taxes and your loan amount. Here are our top choices if you are in the market for a used vehicle. You should remember that specific model years and upper trim configurations could take some of these vehicles’ prices over the average price.
Under $10,000
If you need a small budget-friendly car that comes in under $10,000, these are your best bet.
Nissan Versa
Smart Fortwo
Mazda Mazda2
Scion XD
Dodge Caliber
Under $15,000
If you can afford to stretch your budget a bit, these cars have all the features you need.
Nissan Sentra
Hyundai Elantra
Toyota Corolla
Hyundai Sonata
Ford Focus
Under $30,000
At this price point, you will find a number of options with features that fit your lifestyle. Here is our list of top used cars with average prices under $30,000.
Nissan Altima
Nissan Sentra
Honda Civic
Hyundai Elantra
Honda Accord
AWD Cars
Built to give you superior grip and to handle in poor weather and on uneven road surfaces, these are our picks of cars that offer both standard and optional AWD.
Subaru Outback
Subaru Impreza
Subaru Legacy
Ford Fusion
Subaru XV Crosstrek
Manual Transmission
If you like the thrill of the drive and love being in control of your vehicle, these cars with manual transmission are the ones to consider. Shifting up and down through the gears has never been more fun.
Ford Mustang
Honda Civic
Jeep Wrangler
Chevrolet Camaro
Subaru WRX
Crossover SUVs
A crossover allows you the luxury of having your cake and eating it too. You get the ride height and muscled looks of an SUV coupled with the maneuverability of a car in any one of these crossover SUVs.
Honda CR-V
Ford Escape
Nissan Rogue
Chevrolet Equinox
Toyota RAV4
Minivans
The ultimate vehicle to cart around the whole family, the minivan is still famous for good reason. Comfortable and versatile, these are some of the best-selling models on the market today.
Dodge Grand Caravan
Honda Odyssey
Toyota Sienna
Chrysler Pacifica
Chrysler Town and Country