Used cars are still expensive. These are the 20 best models for the money, according to a new study.
Tim Levin
Used car prices are still high, but some 10-year-old models offer lots of bang for your buck.Rick Bowmer/AP Photo
- Car search engine iSeeCars.com analyzed millions of car listings to determine the best used models for the money.
- It found the 10-year-old models with the longest potential lifespans and the lowest upfront cost.
20. Toyota Sienna
Toyota
- Average price: $16,289
- Potential lifespan: 239,607 miles
- Average remaining lifespan: 112,578 miles
- Price per 1,000 miles: $145
(iSeeCars.com only included models that were on sale for the 2020 model year and had at least 10 years of production between 2002 and 2021.)
19. Honda Ridgeline
NHTSA
- Average price: $18,725
- Potential lifespan: 248,669 miles
- Average remaining lifespan: 129,513 miles
- Price per 1,000 miles: $145
18. Ford Expedition
The 2013 Ford Expedition. Ford
- Average price: $15,584
- Potential lifespan: 244,682 miles
- Average remaining lifespan: 108,762 miles
- Price per 1,000 miles: $143
17. Honda Odyssey
The 2011 Honda Odyssey. Honda
- Average price: $14,790
- Potential lifespan: 235,852 miles
- Average remaining lifespan: 106,879 miles
- Price per 1,000 miles: $138
16. Nissan Maxima
The 2013 Nissan Maxima. Nissan
- Average price: $11,398
- Potential lifespan: 202,151 miles
- Average remaining lifespan: 83,709 miles
- Price per 1,000 miles: $136
15. Honda Civic (sedan)
The 2012 Honda Civic. Honda
- Average price: $12,784
- Potential lifespan: 205,335 miles
- Average remaining lifespan: 95,596 miles
- Price per 1,000 miles: $134
14. Hyundai Santa Fe
The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. Hyundai
- Average price: $11,981
- Potential lifespan: 206,398 miles
- Average remaining lifespan: 91,525 miles
- Price per 1,000 miles: $131
13. Toyota Corolla
The 2013 Toyota Corolla. Toyota
- Average price: $12,658
- Potential lifespan: 204,266 miles
- Average remaining lifespan: 97,621 miles
- Price per 1,000 miles: $130
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12. Toyota Camry
The 2012 Toyota Camry. Toyota
- Average price: $13,785
- Potential lifespan: 223,249 miles
- Average remaining lifespan: 106,682 miles
- Price per 1,000 miles: $129
11. Mazda Mazda6
The 2012 Mazda Mazda6. Mazda
- Average price: $9,559
- Potential lifespan: 203,154 miles
- Average remaining lifespan: 77,253 miles
- Price per 1,000 miles: $124
10. Toyota Camry Hybrid
The 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Toyota
- Average price: $14,360
- Potential lifespan: 230,547 miles
- Average remaining lifespan: 116,903 miles
- Price per 1,000 miles: $123
9. Dodge Grand Caravan
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. FCA
- Average price: $10,354
- Potential lifespan: 209,350 miles
- Average remaining lifespan: 86,292 miles
- Price per 1,000 miles: $120
8. Ford Fusion
The 2013 Ford Fusion. Ford
- Average price: $10,079
- Potential lifespan: 201,071 miles
- Average remaining lifespan: 84,590 miles
- Price per 1,000 miles: $119
7. Honda Accord
The 2013 Honda Accord. Honda
- Average price: $13,437
- Potential lifespan: 226,168 miles
- Average remaining lifespan: 113,584 miles
- Price per 1,000 miles: $118
6. Honda Fit
The 2009 Honda Fit. Honda
- Average price: $12,347
- Potential lifespan: 207,231 miles
- Average remaining lifespan: 110,333 miles
- Price per 1,000 miles: $112
5. Toyota Avalon
The 2012 Toyota Avalon. Toyota
- Average price: $15,818
- Potential lifespan: 245,710 miles
- Average remaining lifespan: 143,056 miles
- Price per 1,000 miles: $111
4. Kia Sedona
2012 Kia Sedona. Kia
- Average price: $9,640
- Potential lifespan: 208,615 miles
- Average remaining lifespan: 87,747 miles
- Price per 1,000 miles: $110
3. Honda Civic (coupe)
The 2012 Honda Civic Coupe. Honda
- Average price: $12,673
- Potential lifespan: 226,120 miles
- Average remaining lifespan: 117,819 miles
- Price per 1,000 miles: $108
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2. Toyota Prius
The 2012 Toyota Prius. Toyota
- Average price: $13,878
- Potential lifespan: 250,601 miles
- Average remaining lifespan: 129,466 miles
- Price per 1,000 miles: $107
1. Chevrolet Impala
2012 Chevrolet Impala. Chevrolet
- Average price: $9,706
- Potential lifespan: 230,343 miles
- Average remaining lifespan: 111,996 miles
- Price per 1,000 miles: $87
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