Car prices are soaring — and many Americans simply can’t afford to buy a vehicle new.
If your budget maxes out at $20,000 and you’re looking to purchase a car, Consumer Reports has you covered. It made a list of some of its highest-rated vehicles you can currently buy used for under $20,000.
Continue reading to see which vehicles make the list:
A 2019 Audi (VWAGY) A4 tends to sell for somewhere between $16,400 - $19,900. It gets around 28 miles per gallon and scored well on Consumer Reports road tests.
The 2018 Camry Hybrid gets a reported 43 miles per gallon and received stellar scores from Consumer Reports. It sells for somewhere between $15,725 - $18,500
Consumer Reports says the Lexus (TM) NX is a reliable choice and the 2017 model usually retails between $16,450 - $19,825. It gets a reported 25 miles per gallon.
The 2016 Highlander Hybrid is a great choice for a midsized SUV. It gets a reported 26 miles per gallon and scored nicely on Consumer Reports road tests.
A used 2021 Sportage retails for between $14,825 - $19,275 and gets a nice reliability score from Consumer Reports. It gets an average of 23 miles per gallon.
The 2017 Honda (HMC) Accord Hybrid gets a stellar 48 miles per gallon and is Consumer Reports recommended. It currently sells for between $13,400 - $17,700.
If you’re looking for a newer model, the 2022 Impreza is retailing between $15,350 - $21,025, gets an nice 32 miles per gallon, and is Consumer Reports recommended.
Consumer Reports says a 2020 CX-9, which retails between $16,500 - $22,900, is a family-friendly, 3-row SUV.
