12 Safest Cars for New Graduates
Safety is of great importance when it comes to young drivers, that's why Forbes this week took a look at the best used cars to consider for new graduates.
Forbes looked through crash test results and user-reported performance for 2011 model year vehicles. 5 year old used vehicles hit the sweet spot when it comes to depreciation and reliability, with the price range of these vehicles sitting between $9,000 and $19,000. Check out the full list below to see which vehicles you should consider for your new graduate.
As always, if you're shopping for a new car right now, I recommend you use TrueCar No Haggle and CarsDirect to quickly see what kind of deals are being offered in your area.
Vehicle | Price Range |
---|---|
2011 Volkswagen Jetta | $9,375 - $12,100 |
2011 Volkswagen Golf | $9,550 - $10,550 |
2011 Chrysler 200 Sedan | $10,050 - $12,700 |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu | $10,700 - $13,075 |
2011 Ford Fusion | $11,200 - $14,150 |
2011 Hyundai Sonata | $11,600 - $13,850 |
2011 Subaru Legacy | $12,100 - $18,100 |
2011 Buick LaCrosse | $12,875 - $17,350 |
2011 Subaru Outback | $15,150 - $19,975 |
2011 Subaru Forster | $15,275 - $19,600 |
2011 Honda Element | $16,100 - $17,075 |
2011 Volvo S80 | $16,375 - $19,725 |

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