The Best Used Cars

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The best used car is one that meets your needs without exceeding your budget. In fact, choosing the right pre-owned vehicle is a way to get almost all of the benefits of something brand-new, but at a big discount. Whether you're looking for a used sedan, used pickup truck, or even a used electric vehicle, we're here to help. Check out our list of the best used cars you can buy in 2025. And if you're looking for something reliable on a budget, be sure to check out our list of the most dependable used cars under $15,000.

Best used sedans

Looking for a vehicle that's budget-friendly, offers impressive fuel economy, and handles better than an SUV? You should take a look at a sedan. While the humble four-door may seem like it's going extinct, it's a great choice if you're trying to save some money or if you value nimbleness over ride height.

Used Honda Civic

The Honda Civic has long been one of our favorite sedans because of its comfortable ride, great fuel economy and nifty acceleration. The base LX and Sport trims get a 2.0-liter four-cylinder, but the EX and above get a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine that showcases the Civic's fuel efficiency and provides a lively driving experience. And if you opt for the sporty Civic Si trim, there's even a slick-shifting six-speed manual.

Average 2023 price: $24,778
Edmunds Rating: 8.1 (out of 10)
Average Owner Review (2023): 4.4 (out of 5)
Used Honda Civic years for this generation: 2022-2024

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Used Kia K5

Although the 2024 model year brought us a newly refreshed Kia K5, the 2023 and earlier models are still attractive sedans. We like every version of the K5, ranging from the nicely equipped LX-S to the sport-styled GT-Line and the loaded EX. There's even an enthusiastic GT model, which ditches the base turbocharged 1.6-liter four for a 290-horsepower 2.5-liter unit. But even the regular K5 comes well equipped with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with a handful of advanced driver aids, and the excellent Highway Driving Assist adaptive cruise control system is optional.

Average 2023 price: $24,149
Edmunds Rating: 8.3 (out of 10)
Average Owner Review (2023): 4.5 (out of 5)
Used Kia K5 years for this generation: 2021-24

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Used Kia Forte

The Kia Forte is officially dead, replaced by the sharply styled K4 for the 2025 model year. The final generation of the Kia Forte stretches back to 2019, though, so it should be easy to find one of these small sedans. We like the Kia Forte, which competes with the Honda Civic because it comes loaded with tech features, its tech is easy to use, and its fuel economy is impressive. Unfortunately, the 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty downgrades to a five-year/60,000-mile term for the second owner, but a late-model example might still be covered.

Average 2023 price: $18,977
Edmunds Rating: 7.9 (out of 10)
Average Owner Review (2023): 4.5 (out of 5)
Used Kia Forte years for this generation: 2019-24

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Best used hatchbacks

Like a sedan, a hatchback is generally smaller, more efficient, and cheaper to buy than a similar-sized crossover. It also will have a good-size luggage area and a cargo opening that allows loading bigger items with ease. If you like the driving dynamics of a sedan but want some added practicality, check out these used hatchbacks.

Used Honda Civic (Hatchback)

The latest Honda Civic is as appealing as a hatchback as it is a sedan. It gets good fuel economy, the interior looks and feels very nice, and the available turbocharged 1.5-liter engine blends performance and efficiency well. The hatch has even more cargo room than the sedan, especially with the rear seats folded flat.

Average 2023 price: $25,443
Edmunds Rating: 7.9 (out of 10)
Average Owner Review (2023): 4.4 (out of 5)
Used Honda Civic years for this generation: 2022-2024

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Used Mazda 3 (Hatchback)

The entry-level Mazda 3 is anything but. The company's compact car offers all-wheel drive and a powerful 250-hp turbocharged engine, along with rakish styling and a premium interior. The downside is that the sporty hatchback can't match the Honda Civic five-door for cargo space or rear seat room, and visibility through the narrow windows is a bit confining. Still, the Mazda 3 is surprisingly luxurious given its reasonable pricing.

Average 2023 price: $23,439
Edmunds Rating: 7.7 (out of 10)
Average Owner Review (2023): 4.1 (out of 5)
Used Mazda 3 years for this generation: 2019-2024

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Used Volkswagen Golf GTI

Although Volkswagen no longer sells the regular Golf hatchback in the U.S., the sporty Golf GTI still makes for admirable daily transport, even for folks who don't care much about the added power. The spacious interior, comfortable seats, and choice of a manual or a dual-clutch automatic transmission are perfect for anyone who wants to inject a little fun into their commute without sacrificing practicality. And despite its 241-hp rating, the GTI can get up to 28 mpg combined.

Average 2023 price: $29,102
Edmunds Rating: 8.2 (out of 10)
Average Owner Review (2023): 4.4 (out of 5)
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI years for this generation: 2022-2024

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Best used coupes

For those who value style and a sporty image over practicality, a coupe might be the right choice. The fixed-roof, two-door body style tends to be found more commonly on luxury or sport-oriented models. And while affordable coupes like the Honda Civic have been disappearing from new-car lots, there are still a handful of value-friendly options out there.

Used Chevrolet Corvette

The Chevrolet Corvette is one of the best coupes you can buy. Its V8 engine is loud and powerful, it boasts an incredibly smooth ride, and its handling is among the best of any sports car we've tested. The 2024 Corvette debuted a hybrid powertrain to supplement the power of the V8, but the non-hybrid Corvettes of this generation (which began in 2020) more than do the job and even get reasonable fuel economy given the performance on offer.

Average 2023 price: $86,176
Edmunds Rating: 8.5 (out of 10)
Average Owner Review (2023): 4.9 (out of 5)
Used Chevrolet Corvette years for this generation: 2020-24

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Used BMW 8 Series

The BMW 8 Series was reintroduced in 2019 and is available in three body styles: a coupe, a convertible or a five-door liftback Gran Coupe. It also offers either a turbocharged inline-six or a twin-turbo V8, which deliver impressive performance along with superior on-road comfort, a rarity for a sporty coupe. This combination of comfort and power makes the 8 Series a worthy challenger of the venerable Porsche 911.

Average 2023 price: $67,458
Edmunds Rating: 7.9 (out of 10)
Average Owner Review (2023): 4.9 (out of 5)
Used BMW 8 Series years for this generation: 2019-24

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Used BMW M4

The BMW M4 is the coupe variant of the BMW M3, both of which were redesigned for the 2021 model year. The automaker's legendary sports car nameplate features a twin-turbocharged inline-six making anywhere from 473 hp to 543 hp depending on trim. A six-speed manual is standard on the base M4, while the M4 Competition and CSL come standard with an eight-speed automatic. The aggressive styling may be polarizing, but regardless of how you feel about the design, the M4 is a fast, grippy, responsive sport coupe.

Average 2023 price: $76,482
Edmunds Rating: 7.9 (out of 10)
Average Owner Review (2023): 4.7 (out of 5)
Used BMW M4 years for this generation: 2021-24

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Best used wagons

The station wagon has long been supplanted by the SUV, but fret not. There are still a handful of wagons that provide the convenience now found in SUVs but often with more impressive performance and fuel economy. Check out our favorite used wagons here.

Used Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain Wagon

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class station wagon was redesigned in 2017 and features a luxurious, well-appointed interior and plenty of power. In 2021, the standard E 450 wagon was discontinued, replaced by the lifted, cladded E 450 All-Terrain. Like the Audi A6 Allroad and Volvo V90 Cross Country, the All-Terrain took the wagon formula and gave it some perceived ruggedness to compete with crossover SUVs. If that's not your style, there's always the outrageously powerful Mercedes-AMG E 63 S wagon, which boasts 603 heart-stopping horses.

Average 2023 price: $87,350
Edmunds Rating: 8.3 (out of 10)
Average Owner Review (2023): 4.2 (out of 5)
Used Mercedes-Benz E-Class wagon years for this generation: 2017-24

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Used Audi A4 Allroad

The Audi A4 Allroad is essentially a wagon version of the German automaker's popular A4 sedan. The Allroad sits higher off the ground and includes standard all-wheel drive in addition to some extra storage space relative to the four-door. The A4 Allroad is the only wagon in its class, but if you need something a bit larger, the A6 Allroad is also available.

Average 2023 price: $42,566
Edmunds Rating: 8.0 (out of 10)
Average Owner Review (2023): 4.4 (out of 5)
Used Audi A4 Allroad years for this generation: 2017-24

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Used Volvo V60 Cross Country

The Volvo V60 Cross Country is one of two models the automaker sells based on the handsome V60 wagon — the other being the lowered sporty V60 T8 Polestar Engineered. The mild hybrid Cross Country is the cheaper of the two, and it features a lifted suspension and standard all-wheel drive for light off-roading and snow duty. The V60 Cross Country also has a modern, comfortable cabin and a spacious cargo area, making it a great daily driver and family hauler.

Average 2023 price: $40,642
Edmunds Rating: 7.9 (out of 10)
Average Owner Review (2023): 4.3 (out of 5)
Used Volvo V60 years for this generation: 2019-24

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Best used small SUVs

SUVs are the most popular vehicle segment, and it's no secret why. SUVs offer more space than their car counterparts, along with a higher seating position and a more commanding view of the road. They're no longer laggards when it comes to fuel economy, and they come in many shapes and sizes. Here's a look at some of the best used SUVs available.

Used Kia Sorento

Straddling the line between compact and midsize crossovers, the Kia Sorento was fully redesigned for 2021 to pack tons of space in a relatively small footprint. The Sorento is a three-row SUV packed with standard features, an easy-to-use infotainment system, and a sleek design both inside and out. It is a marked improvement over the previous-generation Sorento, with a great mix of high quality, practicality and performance (as long as you get the available turbocharged engine).

Average 2023 price: $28,878
Edmunds Rating: 8.2 (out of 10)
Average Owner Review (2023): 4.1 (out of 5)
Used Kia Sorento years for this generation: 2021-2024

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Best used midsize SUV

If you need more space than a small SUV can offer, you should consider a midsize SUV. Whether you're looking for three rows or simply need a lot more cargo storage space, a midsize crossover will fit the bill. They may sacrifice a bit of fuel economy, but many midsizers boast extra power, space and even luxury. Here's one of our favorites.

Used Kia Telluride

The 2023 model year brought some updates to The Kia Telluride, which has been one of our favorite SUVs since its 2020 debut. The three-row SUV offers plenty of room for seven or eight passengers, and the Telluride has a quiet, smooth ride and some advanced driver assistance features that make it great for family road trips. The SUV can tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped, although we wish it had as much torque as the smaller turbocharged Kia Sorento.

Average 2023 price: $38,522
Edmunds Rating: 8.4 (out of 10)
Average Owner Review (2023): 4.1 (out of 5)
Used Kia Telluride years for this generation: 2020-2024 Kia Telluride

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Best used luxury SUVs

Like their sedan counterparts, luxury SUVs benefit from luxury-badge depreciation, but to a lesser extent. These three luxury SUVs tend to hold their value well, which might sting at first but bodes well for a later sale.

Used Acura MDX

The three-row Acura MDX is one of the best-selling luxury SUVs of all time, and the current generation offers appealing styling, a spacious interior, and the nimbleness of the company's available Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system. Go for the Type S and you'll even get an air suspension — Acura's first — and a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 with 355 horsepower. For 2025, the MDX got a new, more convenient touchscreen infotainment system, but used models still suffer from the complicated True Touchpad Interface that came before.

Average 2023 price: $44,762
Edmunds Rating: 8.0 (out of 10)
Average Owner Review (2023): 3.3 (out of 5)
Used Acura MDX years for this generation: 2022-2024

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Used Lexus RX 350

Redesigned for the 2023 model year, the latest Lexus RX 350 ditches its wheezy old V6 in favor of a new turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder that mates to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Despite the smaller motor, the latest RX has a torquey, responsive feel. The in-cabin technology is also both more advanced and easier to use, while the two-row Lexus SUV still delivers the quiet, comfortable ride we've come to expect of the brand.

Average 2023 price: $51,993
Edmunds Rating: 7.8 (out of 10)
Average Owner Review (2023): 3.2 (out of 10)
Used Lexus RX 350 years for this generation: 2023-2024

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Used BMW X7

The BMW X7 is the company's largest offering in history, and for 2023, it received a facelift that brought along the polarizing split headlights first seen on the 7 Series. Still, the three-row X7 has an incredibly well-appointed interior, and its engine lineup ranges from a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six making 375 hp to a twin-turbo V8 with 523 ponies. An Alpina-tuned model is also available, bringing an even classier interior to the game. Although the sporty M60i and Alpina XB7 trims tend to hold their value well, the base xDrive40i can be a great used luxury SUV bargain.

Average 2023 price: $67,233
Edmunds Rating: 8.1 (out of 10)
Average Owner Review (2023): 3.8 (out of 10)
Used BMW X7 years for this generation: 2019-2024

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Best used minivans

The minivan remains a staple of family life because it's so easy to use. That's only become more true as automakers usher in a new era of minivans packed to the gills with impressive tech, more comfortable seats, and quality-of-life improvements that have families coming back again and again. Here are some of our favorite used minivans.

Used Honda Odyssey

The Honda Odyssey has nailed it when it comes to the minivan essentials. Storage space is plentiful and easy to use, there's seating for seven or eight passengers, and the V6 engine is powerful enough to pull the big van around town. If there's an area in which the Odyssey falls short, it's fuel economy. Its biggest rival, the Toyota Sienna, is now only available as a hybrid, and the Chrysler Pacifica is offered as a plug-in hybrid.

Average 2023 price: $37,573
Edmunds Rating: 8.1 (out of 10)
Average Owner Review (2023): 3.8 (out of 5)
Used Honda Odyssey years for this generation: 2018-2024

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Used Toyota Sienna

The Toyota Sienna was redesigned for 2021 and marked a significant improvement over the previous generation. A hybrid powertrain is now standard, getting an EPA-estimated 36 mpg in combined driving. That alone makes the Sienna worth a look, but it's also pretty good at minivan stuff. There's a lot of interior room (although less than its rivals), and the sophisticated cabin also offers plenty of storage spots for family supplies. However, the van is sluggish, and the regenerative brakes could use some more tuning to make them smoother.

Average 2023 price: $45,174
Edmunds Rating: 8.0 (out of 10)
Average Owner Review (2023): 3.8 (out of 5)
Used Toyota Sienna years for this generation: 2021-2024

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Used Chrysler Pacifica

The Chrysler Pacifica is at its most appealing in plug-in hybrid format, a feature that differentiates itself from its rivals with 32 miles of all-electric range. It's still a good minivan with a conventional gas engine, particularly after it was refreshed in 2021. Its second and third rows can fold into the floor, making it excellent at switching from ferrying people to hauling cargo. But the Pacifica's interior design is starting to feel dated, and some of its rivals offer a smoother driving experience.

Average 2023 price: $29,006
Edmunds Rating: 8.2 (out of 10)
Average Owner Review (2023): 3.4 (out of 5)
Used Chrysler Pacifica years for this generation: 2017-2024

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