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Best used-car deals
A late-model used car can be one of the best values you'll find when buying a car. With relatively low mileage, modern safety and convenience features, and usually a much lower price than similar new vehicles, these used cars are in the sweet spot of auto deals.
We've scoured through the used car options and put together this list of best deals on 2009-2013 vehicles in a variety of categories. Each of the vehicles featured are models recommended by Consumer Reports. In making these selections, we focused on models that show the greatest depreciation from their original retail price and their current value, then culled the list to just those vehicles that meet our stringent criteria to be Recommended, including good performance in our tests, average or above safety scores, and average or better reliability. For some car types, this may mean limited diversity in the recommendations, though in all cases, we have focused on balancing the quality of the deal and that of the vehicle.
Current price from the dealer $15,850 (original MSRP: $24,680)
The Honda Accord is an excellent used car choice. The V6 engine is responsive and delivers lively performance. The 4-cylinder is adequate and both are refined. Expect 21 mpg overall from the V6 and 23 mpg from the four-cylinder. Inside, the cabin is well finished with an excellent driving position and great visibility. However, road noise is pronounced. Reliability and crash test results are good.
| Vehicle |
Mileage |
MSRP When New |
Buying From Dealer Avg Price |
Drop In Retail Value vs. MSRP |
2009 Mazda3
|
66,000 |
$15,590 |
$9,725 |
38% |
2010 Honda Civic
|
51,000 |
$18,205 |
$12,400 |
32% |
2011 Subaru Impreza
|
40,000 |
$18,495 |
$15,525 |
16% |
2012 Volkswagen Golf
|
22,000 |
$19,095 |
$15,200 |
20% |
2013 Toyota Corolla
|
11,000 |
$18,180 |
$16,325 |
10% |
| Vehicle |
Mileage |
MSRP When New |
Buying From Dealer Avg Price |
Drop In Retail Value vs. MSRP |
2009 Ford Fusion
|
66,000 |
$19,035 |
$9,200 |
52% |
2010 Honda Accord
|
51,000 |
$24,680 |
$15,850 |
36% |
2011 Mercury Milan
|
40,000 |
$28,345 |
$18,175 |
36% |
2012 Toyota Prius
|
22,000 |
$25,900 |
$22,725 |
12% |
2013 Ford Fusion
|
11,000 |
$30,200 |
$25,625 |
15% |
| Vehicle |
Mileage |
MSRP When New |
Buying From Dealer Avg Price |
Drop In Retail Value vs. MSRP |
2009 Honda CR-V
|
66,000 |
$23,495 |
$15,550 |
34% |
2010 Mitsubishi Outlander
|
51,000 |
$20,840 |
$11,075 |
47% |
2011 Kia Sportage
|
40,000 |
$18,295 |
$16,850 |
8% |
2012 Nissan Rogue
|
22,000 |
$22,780 |
$17,025 |
25% |
2013 Subaru Forester
|
11,000 |
$26,995 |
$24,325 |
10% |
| Vehicle |
Mileage |
MSRP When New |
Buying From Dealer Avg Price |
Drop In Retail Value vs. MSRP |
2009 Acura MDX
|
66,000 |
$40,990 |
$24,375 |
41% |
2010 Honda Pilot
|
51,000 |
$30,745 |
$20,350 |
34% |
2011 Mazda CX-9
|
40,000 |
$33,145 |
$24,050 |
27% |
2012 Toyota Highlander
|
22,000 |
$29,245 |
$26,225 |
10% |
2013 Toyota Venza
|
11,000 |
$29,670 |
$26,700 |
10% |
| Vehicle |
Mileage |
MSRP When New |
Buying From Dealer Avg Price |
Drop In Retail Value vs. MSRP |
2009 Pontiac Vibe
|
66,000 |
$20,475 |
$11,200 |
45% |
2010 Honda Crosstour
|
51,000 |
$29,670 |
$16,750 |
44% |
2011 Toyota Matrix
|
40,000 |
$19,385 |
$14,025 |
28% |
2012 Toyota Matrix
|
22,000 |
$19,685 |
$15,575 |
21% |
| 2013 Honda Accord Crosstour |
11,000 |
$27,230 |
$19,900 |
27% |
| Vehicle |
Mileage |
MSRP When New |
Buying From Dealer Avg Price |
Drop In Retail Value vs. MSRP |
2009 Acura TL
|
66,000 |
$38,685 |
$20,825 |
46% |
2010 Acura TSX
|
51,000 |
$29,310 |
$18,375 |
37% |
2011 Infiniti G25
|
40,000 |
$30,950 |
$21,675 |
30% |
2012 Lincoln MKZ
|
22,000 |
$34,645 |
$24,300 |
30% |
2013 Lexus IS 250
|
11,000 |
$37,525 |
$35,125 |
6% |
| Vehicle |
Mileage |
MSRP When New |
Buying From Dealer Avg Price |
Drop In Retail Value vs. MSRP |
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
|
66,000 |
$54,200 |
$23,825 |
56% |
2010 Infiniti M35
|
51,000 |
$45,800 |
$24,225 |
47% |
2011 Lexus GS 350
|
40,000 |
$46,900 |
$34,550 |
26% |
| 2012 Lexus LS 460 |
22,000 |
$67,630 |
$53,475 |
21% |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
11,000 |
$51,000 |
$46,350 |
9% |
| Vehicle |
Mileage |
MSRP When New |
Buying From Dealer Avg Price |
Drop In Retail Value vs. MSRP |
2009 Toyota Sienna
|
66,000 |
$24,540 |
$13,375 |
45% |
| 2010 Toyota Sienna |
51,000 |
$26,065 |
$17,675 |
32% |
| 2011 Toyota Sienna |
40,000 |
$24,560 |
$19,200 |
22% |
| 2012 Toyota Sienna |
22,000 |
$25,060 |
$22,025 |
12% |
2013 Toyota Sienna
|
11,000 |
$30,135 |
$27,000 |
10% |
| Vehicle |
Mileage |
MSRP When New |
Buying From Dealer Avg Price |
Drop In Retail Value vs. MSRP |
2009 Honda Ridgeline
|
66,000 |
$28,200 |
$17,175 |
39% |
2010 Toyota Tundra
|
51,000 |
$39,395 |
$30,200 |
23% |
2011 Toyota Tundra
|
40,000 |
$23,935 |
$17,450 |
27% |
2012 Honda Ridgeline
|
22,000 |
$29,350 |
$24,825 |
15% |
2013 Honda Ridgeline
|
11,000 |
$29,450 |
$26,550 |
10% |
| Vehicle |
Mileage |
MSRP When New |
Buying From Dealer Avg Price |
Drop In Retail Value vs. MSRP |
2009 Infiniti FX35
|
66,000 |
$42,150 |
$25,275 |
40% |
2010 Lexus GX 460
|
51,000 |
$51,970 |
$40,600 |
22% |
2011 Lexus RX 450h
|
40,000 |
$46,325 |
$39,850 |
14% |
2012 Lexus RX 350
|
22,000 |
$40,475 |
$39,375 |
3% |
2013 Lexus GX 460
|
11,000 |
$53,795 |
$51,800 |
4% |
Continue your research by comparing ratings, reliability, reviews, fuel economy, performance, and much more (available to subscribers). For a list of the most reliable used cars covering ten model years, see our best and worst used cars report.
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