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Best Midsized Cars Under $15K
October 1, 2015
For many car buyers, midsized cars can be the best of all worlds. They are big enough for a family, but not too big to feel overwhelming. They can offer a lot in terms of safety, comfort, fuel efficiency, and the latest features and technology. And even more importantly, you don't have to break the bank to purchase one.
US News & World Report's Best Cars Blog has a rather lengthy list of recommended used midsized cars, all for under $15,000, including the 2009 Honda Accord, 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Toyota Prius, and 2009 Mazda Mazda6. A look at the list is below.
Best Mid-Sized Used Cars Under $15,000
| Vehicle | Avg. Paid. |
|---|---|
| 2009 Kia Optima | $8,013-$9,736 |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Galant | $8,482-$10,809 |
| 2009 Chrysler Sebring | $8,488-$10,780 |
| 2010 Suzuki Kizashi | $8,545-$11,998 |
| 2009 Hyundai Sonata | $8,575-$11,548 |
| 2009 Dodge Avenger | $8,629-$10,672 |
| 2009 Saturn Aura | $8,730-$10,378 |
| 2009 Pontiac G6 | $8,950-$12,988 |
| 2009 Ford Fusion | $9,089-$12,082 |
| 2010 Kia Optima | $9,398-$11,473 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Malibu | $9,511-$11,642 |
| 2009 Mazda Mazda6 | $9,519-$12,390 |
| 2009 Mercury Milan | $9,555-$12,395 |
| 2011 Suzuki Kizashi | $9,740-$13,770 |
| 2010 Hyundai Sonata | $9,783-$13,253 |
| 2010 Mitsubishi Galant | $9,787-$10,824 |
| 2010 Mazda Mazda6 | $9,878-$14,382 |
| 2009 Toyota Camry | $9,978-$14,228 |
| 2009 Saturn Aura Hybrid | $10,065 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Passat | $10,097 |
| 2010 Dodge Avenger | $10,208-$11,286 |
| 2009 Nissan Altima | $10,280-$14,855 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Sebring | $10,314-$12,787 |
| 2010 Ford Fusion | $10,473-$14,888 |
| 2010 Mercury Milan | $10,523-$13,527 |
| 2011 Nissan Altima | $10,659-$16,203 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Malibu | $10,723-$13,008 |
| 2009 Toyota Prius | $10,850-$11,792 |
| 2009 Honda Accord | $10,897-$15,162 |
| 2012 Suzuki Kizashi | $10,948-$15,853 |
| 2009 Subaru Legacy | $11,047-$17,924 |
| 2011 Chrysler 200 | $11,265-$17,629 |
| 2010 Toyota Camry | $11,308-$15,407 |
| 2011 Mitsubishi Galant | $11,361-$12,569 |
| 2011 Dodge Avenger | $11,557-$14,098 |
| 2011 Ford Fusion | $11,606-$16,687 |
| 2010 Nissan Altima | $11,663-$17,019 |
| 2011 Mazda Mazda6 | $12,042-$16,657 |
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat | $12,072-$12,153 |
| 2010 Subaru Legacy | $12,147-$17,853 |
| 2010 Honda Accord | $12,173-$16,735 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Malibu | $12,208-$14,471 |
| 2012 Dodge Avenger | $12,557-$16,152 |
| 2011 Toyota Camry | $12,630-$17,618 |
| 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid | $13,263 |
| 2012 Mitsubishi Galant | $13,512-$14,943 |
| 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid | $13,533 |
| 2010 Toyota Prius | $14,296-$15,172 |
| 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid | $14,237 |
| 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid | $14,553 |
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