11 Used Cars With Top Safety Ratings
If you're looking for a late-model used car and safety is a top priority, then I have good news for you. Due to the large number of leases started two to three years ago, the industry is now expecting to see 1.8 million vehicles come off lease in the coming weeks.
It's predicted that late-model used vehicles will see a 2.5% drop in price each year for the next three years. Forbes has more details on the lease-return situation, along with detailed safety info on each of the top-rated models (see below for the full list of vehicles).
As always - when you're ready to purchase a vehicle, I recommend you use TrueCar No Haggle, CarsDirect and RydeShopper to quickly see what deals are being offered in your local area.
Safest Vehicles Coming Off Lease
- 2014 Acura MDX
- 2013-2014 Audi Q5
- 2013-2014 Cadillac SRX
- 2013-2014 Lexus ES 350
- 2014 Mazda Mazda6
- 2013-2014 Subaru Legacy
- 2013-2014 Subaru Outback
- 2013-2014 Toyota Prius
- 2013-2014 Volvo S60
- 2013-2014 Volvo S80
- 2013-2014 Volvo XC60
My Recommendation for Car Shoppers
TrueCar No-Haggle, CarsDirect, and Ryde Shopper are the quickest way to see the lowest car prices in your area. These sites show you no-haggle prices from dealers closest to you - and the deals are usually really good. This should be the first step you take when negotiating your car price. Follow this up with my checklist to make sure you squeeze out every last bit of savings.- Gregg Fidan
Each week, I'll keep you up-to-date on the latest car deals and news that might affect your purchase. This includes...
- Best Rebates, Incentives, and Lease Deals
- Latest Car Buying Scams and Tricks
- The Best & Worst Time to Buy a Car
- Which Cars You Should Avoid
About The Author
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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