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The Best Deals on Used SUVs
January 31, 2013
In the market to purchase an SUV? To maximize savings, you
should consider buying a 3-to-5 year old used model. There
are currently some great deals on 2008-2010 models, like the Toyota
RAV4, Honda CR-V and Subaru Forester.
Consumer
Reports has put together a list this week of what they
consider the best deals for used SUVs in these model years, all of
which are under $25,000.
Be sure to include these models on your consideration list.
| Vehicle | Dealer Avg Price | MSRP (new) | Drop in Retail Value vs. MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander | $11,919 | $23,125 | 49% |
| 2008 Nissan Rogue | $13,125 | $20,560 | 36% |
| 2009 Nissan Rogue | $14,838 | $21,615 | 31% |
| 2008 Toyota RAV4 | $14,875 | $25,182 | 41% |
| 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander | $15,921 | $24,313 | 35% |
| 2008 Honda CR-V | $16,217 | $23,650 | 32% |
| 2008 Subaru Forester | $16,513 | $25,262 | 35% |
| 2009 Honda CR-V | $17,229 | $24,195 | 29% |
| 2009 Mazda CX-9 | $17,525 | $29,820 | 41% |
| 2009 Subaru Forester | $17,821 | $25,178 | 29% |
| 2010 Toyota RAV4 | $18,942 | $25,725 | 26% |
| 2008 Honda Pilot | $19,094 | $32,178 | 41% |
| 2010 Mazda CX-9 | $20,388 | $29,505 | 31% |
| 2009 Toyota Highlander | $20,700 | $29,050 | 29% |
| 2009 Toyota Venza | $21,194 | $27,613 | 23% |
| 2008 Toyota Highlander | $21,544 | $32,325 | 33% |
| 2009 Acura RDX | $23,100 | $37,195 | 38% |
| 2008 Acura MDX | $23,870 | $44,715 | 47% |
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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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