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Best Deals on Used AWD Vehicles
December 5, 2013
Winter is upon us, and when you're driving around on slippery ground, having an all wheel drive (AWD) vehicle can be a great thing. If you've been considering purchasing an AWD vehicle, you're in luck -- Consumer Reports recently released a list of what they consider the top deals right now on used AWD cars and SUVs.
These 2010-2012 model year vehicles range in savings from 16% to as high as 49% lower than the vehicle's original MSRP when brand new. On the list are the likes of the 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2011 Mercury Milan, and 2012 Toyota Matrix.
| Vehicle | Mileage | MSRP When New | Dealer Avg. Price | Drop In Retail Value vs. MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Pontiac Vibe | 51,000 | $20,275 | $11,725 | 42% |
| 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander | 51,000 | $22,240 | $12,375 | 44% |
| 2010 Subaru Impreza | 51,000 | $18,495 | $13,100 | 29% |
| 2010 Mercury Milan | 51,000 | $27,800 | $13,350 | 52% |
| 2010 Nissan Rogue | 51,000 | $21,540 | $13,950 | 35% |
| 2010 Toyota Matrix | 51,000 | $20,910 | $14,325 | 31% |
| 2010 Ford Fusion | 51,000 | $27,790 | $14,825 | 47% |
| 2011 Mercury Milan | 40,000 | $28,645 | $15,375 | 46% |
| 2011 Subaru Impreza | 40,000 | $18,495 | $15,525 | 16% |
| 2011 Nissan Rogue | 40,000 | $22,060 | $15,550 | 30% |
| 2010 Toyota RAV4 | 51,000 | $24,935 | $16,000 | 36% |
| 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander | 40,000 | $24,495 | $16,450 | 33% |
| 2012 Nissan Rogue | 22,000 | $22,780 | $17,025 | 25% |
| 2010 Subaru Forester | 51,000 | $23,795 | $17,800 | 25% |
| 2010 Honda CR-V | 51,000 | $25,095 | $17,900 | 29% |
| 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander | 22,000 | $23,295 | $17,950 | 23% |
| 2012 Toyota Matrix | 22,000 | $21,715 | $18,125 | 17% |
| 2010 Lincoln MKZ | 51,000 | $36,005 | $18,475 | 49% |
| 2011 Toyota RAV4 | 40,000 | $25,460 | $18,500 | 27% |
| 2012 Ford Fusion | 22,000 | $28,760 | $18,900 | 34% |
| 2011 Ford Fusion | 40,000 | $28,645 | $19,025 | 34% |
| 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour | 51,000 | $34,020 | $19,075 | 44% |
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