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Used cars are still expensive. These are the 20 best models for the money, according to a new study.

Tim Levin   

Used cars are still expensive. These are the 20 best models for the money, according to a new study.
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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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8. Ford Fusion

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

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

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

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5. Toyota Avalon

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

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)

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

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

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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