12 Affordable Used SUVs
September 10, 2015
If you're in the market for an SUV, take note -- there's a number of used SUVs available right now that are reasonably priced, even when you factor in total cost of ownership including fuel, insurance, maintenance and repair costs.
US News & World Report's Best Cars Blog recently released a list of 12 highly rated SUVs they consider affordable to own, such as the 2011 Acura RDX, 2014 Infiniti QX50, 2010 Ford Escape, and 2013 Kia Sportage. Below is the full list.
If you're considering adding a used SUV to your garage, make sure to use TrueCar No Haggle, RydeShopper and CarsDirect to see the best prices being offered by local dealers.
Vehicle | Avg. Price Paid | Original MSRP | City MPG | Hwy MPG |
---|---|---|---|---|
2010 Ford Escape | $10,872-$14,070 | $21,020-$27,375 | 22 | 28 |
2009 Nissan Rouge | $11,092-$13,134 | $20,220-$23,010 | 22 | 27 |
2011 Honda CR-V | $14,806-$20,064 | $21,895-$30,095 | 21 | 28 |
2012 Hyundai Tucson | $15,785-$20,904 | $19,145-$26,495 | 20 | 26 |
2009 Infiniti EX | $16,377-$17,657 | $33,800-$37,400 | 17 | 24 |
2013 Kia Sportage | $17,881-$23,055 | $19,000-$28,400 | 20 | 27 |
2010 Cadillac SRX | $18,671-$26,901 | $33,830-$48,040 | 18 | 25 |
2014 Mazda CX-5 | $19,185-$26,322 | $21,395-$29,070 | 26 | 35 |
2011 Acura RDX | $19,926-$22,918 | $32,895-$37,995 | 19 | 24 |
2013 Volvo XC60 | $23,178-$30,426 | $34,350-$48,950 | 19 | 25 |
2012 Volvo XC60 | $24,009-$30,461 | $33,300-$48,150 | 19 | 25 |
2014 Infiniti QX50 | $24,326-$27,233 | $34,850-$38,600 | 17 | 25 |
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About: Gregg Fidan
Gregg Fidan is the founder of RealCarTips. After being ripped off on his first car purchase, he devoted several years to figuring out the best ways to avoid scams and negotiate the best car deals. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject of car buying and taught thousands of car shoppers how to get the best deals.
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