Safest Off-Lease Cars to Consider
Leasing really started taking off in recent years, which means there's tons of lease-returns coming in right now on vehicles that are two-to-three years old. These are excellent used vehicles to consider purchasing - as the original leasee has taken on the brunt of depreciation, while the vehicle has likely been well-maintained, and should have a long life ahead of it.
Forbes recently compiled a list of what they consider to be the safest off-lease vehicles coming in right now. The safety data was compiled using IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) stats. The full list of vehicles are below.
As always, I recommend using TrueCar No Haggle and Edmunds Price Promise to see the lowest prices your local dealers are willing to offer.
| Years | Model |
|---|---|
| 2014-2015 | Acura TLX |
| 2015 | Chrysler 200 |
| 2015 | Honda CR-V |
| 2015 | Hyundai Genesis |
| 2015 | Infiniti Q50 |
| 2014-2015 | Infiniti Q70 |
| 2014-2015 | Mercedes E-Class Sedan |
| 2015 | Nissan Murano |
| 2015 | Subaru Crosstrek |
| 2014-2015 | Subaru Forester |
| 2015 | Subaru Impreza |
| 2014-2015 | Subaru Legacy |
| 2014-2015 | Subaru Outback |
| 2014-2015 | Volvo S60 |
| 2014-2015 | Volvo S80 |
| 2014-2015 | Volvo V60 |
My Recommendation for Car Shoppers
TrueCar, Edmunds, and 1-800 Car Show are the quickest way to see the lowest car prices in your area. These sites show you no-haggle prices from dealers closest to you - and the deals are usually really good. This should be the first step you take when negotiating your car price. Follow this up with my checklist to make sure you squeeze out every last bit of savings.California Residents - Important:
There is a new online car buying service called Roadster, available only to California residents, which I highly recommend you try - especially if you hate the stress of haggling with a car salesman. They provide an expert concierge who negotiates the price of the car and delivers it to your home with zero hassle - you never have to interact with a dealership. Here is my in-depth review of Roadster and why I recommend it.- Gregg Fidan
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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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