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According to a recent Consumer Reports release of the best used cars and SUVs that can be had at an affordable price, there is no reason why a low price has to equate with low quality or a compromise in safety with a used vehicle that can be close to two decades old.
In fact, several models on the road today with well over 150,000 miles on them are a testament that some car models are actually both well-designed and well-built to make them the true road warriors that they are today.
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In their latest analysis of used vehicles, CR analysts picked those models that not only performed well in over 50 evaluations when new, but also demonstrated average or better reliability according to the data they’ve mined from their bank of Annual Auto Surveys provided by CR members.
That said, here is a summary of their listing limited to only the small and mid-sized/large sedan models they recommended stating that:
“The models below (listed alphabetically by segment) are the ones we’d recommend to our friends and family. Each has standard electronic stability control, an important safety feature. Many are also available with active safety features such as forward collision warning (FCW), automatic emergency braking (AEB), blind spot warning (BSW), and/or rear cross traffic warning (RCTW) as optional or standard equipment.”
BEST USED CARS FROM $15K to $20K
SMALL CARS
Honda Fit, 2017 to 2019
Recommended Model: Honda Fit 2017
Price Range: $13,900 - $17,150
Owner Reported MPG: 35 mpg
Mazda3, 2017 to 2018
Recommended model: Mazda 3 2017
Price Range: $13,400 - $16,600
Owner Reported MPG: 30 mpg
Nissan Leaf, 2018
Recommended model: Nissan Leaf 2018
Price Range: $11,000 - $12,450
Owner Reported MPG: N/A
Toyota Corolla, 2017 to 2019
Recommended model: Toyota Corolla 2017
Price Range: $13,550 - $16,075
Owner Reported MPG: 31 mpg
Toyota Prius, 2014 to 2015
Recommended model: Toyota Prius 2015
Price Range: $13,375 - $14,750
Owner Reported MPG: 46 mpg
Toyota Prius C, 2016
Recommended model: Toyota Prius C 2016
Price Range: $14,100 - $14,475
Owner Reported MPG: 49 mpg
Toyota Prius V, 2014 to 2015
Recommended model: Toyota Prius V 2015
Price Range: $15,475
Owner Reported MPG: 41 mpg
MIDSIZED AND LARGE CARS
Honda Accord, 2015 to 2017
Recommended model: Honda Accord 2015
Price Range: $12,775 - $15,975
Owner Reported MPG: 29 mpg
Mazda6, 2017 to 2018
Recommended model: Mazda 6 2017
Price Range: $13,775 - $18,000
Owner Reported MPG: 30 mpg
Subaru Legacy, 2016 to 2017
Recommended model: Subaru Legacy 2016
Price Range: $12,225 - $16,725
Owner Reported MPG: 27 mpg
Toyota Avalon, 2014 to 2016
Recommended model: Toyota Avalon 2016
Price Range: $15,500 - $18,875
Owner Reported MPG: 25 mpg
Toyota Camry, 2015 to 2017
Recommended model: Toyota Camry 2016
Price Range: $13,825 - $17,075
Owner Reported MPG: 28 mpg
Be sure to check out other recent CR-related articles that cover:
- Popular Small SUVs to Avoid and What to Buy Instead Advises Consumer Reports
- 10 Cheap Cars That Consumer Reports Recommends
- Reliable New Cars and SUVs Under $30,000 Recommended by Consumer Reports
Timothy Boyer is an automotive reporter based in Cincinnati. Experienced with early car restorations, he regularly restores older vehicles with engine modifications for improved performance. Follow Tim on Twitter at @TimBoyerWrites for daily news and topics related to new and used cars and trucks.
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