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Top Used Vehicle Bargains
February 27, 2014
If you're in the market for a used car or truck, now is a good time to grab a bargain.
According to Forbes, used vehicle prices have begun to level off thanks to an increase in both sales and leasing of new cars and trucks.
Forbes recently published a list of the 20 best used car and truck bargains available today. On the list are the likes of the Acura TL, GMC Sierra, Chevrolet Volt, Honda Civic and Lexus LS. Below is a look at all those that made the top 20 list.
| Vehicle | Avg. Kelly Blue Book Retail Price |
|---|---|
| Acura TL | $23,300 |
| Buick LaCrosse | $16,900-$23,200 |
| Buick Lucerne | Not Given |
| Cadillac CTS Sedan | $21,102-$42,504 |
| Cadillac DTS | $28,200 |
| GMC Sierra | $15,450-$28,000 |
| Chevrolet Volt | $21,400 |
| Ford Focus | $10,750-$13,200 |
| Ford Ranger | $11,900-$20,100 |
| Honda Accord Crosstour | $16,800-$19,150 |
| Honda Civic | $10,350-$17,750 |
| Lexus GS | $32,200-$36,700 |
| Lexus LS | $39,200-$44,100 |
| Lexus RX | $31,400 |
| Lincoln MKS | $20,900-$27,300 |
| Lincoln MKZ | $17,200 |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | $39,800-$51,400 |
| Nissan Murano | $18,900 |
| Toyota Avalon | $21,900-$23,200 |
| Toyota Tundra | $20,000-$39,300 |
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