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Best Used Cars Under $20,000
August 2, 2012
If you're thinking about buying a car and have less than $20,000 to spend, you'll get way more for your money if you buy a reliable used vehicle rather than a small, less-equipped new vehicle.
Consumer Reports recently put together a list of the best used cars to buy for under $20,000. They all scored well in tests, have proven reliability, and perform well in crash tests.
Here's the list. It shows the average price dealers are charging along with the original MSRP and the average discount from original MSRP. Keep in mind you should be able to negotiate better deals than the "average".
Vehicle | Average Price | MSRP (new) | Discount from MSRP |
---|---|---|---|
2007 Suzuki SX4 | $10,025 | $16,099 | 38% |
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander RWD | $10,875 | $21,370 | 49% |
2007 Kia Sportage | $11,150 | $18,895 | 41% |
2007 Ford Fusion FWD | $12,300 | $21,085 | 42% |
2007 Mazda6 i sedan | $12,375 | $22,520 | 45% |
2007 Mazda6 s wagon | $12,575 | $26,180 | 52% |
2007 Ford Fusion AWD | $12,725 | $22,935 | 45% |
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander 4WD | $13,150 | $23,770 | 45% |
2007 Mercury Milan | $13,200 | $25,225 | 48% |
2007 Honda Accord | $13,475 | $25,300 | 47% |
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | $13,900 | $23,390 | 41% |
2007 Toyota Avalon | $14,275 | $26,875 | 47% |
2007 Kia Sportage | $14,475 | $22,895 | 37% |
2007 Honda Pilot | $14,500 | $27,095 | 46% |
2007 Toyota Camry Solara | $14,625 | $26,905 | 46% |
2007 Toyota Tundra | $15,725 | $27,440 | 43% |
2007 Honda Accord Hybrid | $16,225 | $31,090 | 48% |
2007 Lincoln MKZ | $16,275 | $31,175 | 48% |
2007 Toyota Camry | $16,625 | $28,020 | 41% |
2007 Toyota Highlander | $17,075 | $28,965 | 41% |
2007 Acura TSX | $17,075 | $30,090 | 43% |
2007 Acura TL | $19,525 | $36,125 | 46% |
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