Best Used Cars: Crossovers Under $15,000
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- Image Credit: Hyundai
Where SUVs used to be the vehicle of choice for families and empty-nesters alike, the more efficient and less truck-like crossover has taken that title over in a big way. Just about every automaker makes at least one CUV, and they come in all shapes and sizes. And while buying new is exciting, taking a look at the used vehicle market can lead to equally exceptional vehicles with a lot less impact on your bank account. We trained our watchful eye on the $15,000 crossover market, and we think you'll like what we've found.
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2006 Acura MDX
Price: $14,986
Mileage: 89,243
If You Bought It New: $37,125
Engine: 3.5-liter V6, 253 hp
JD Power Dependability Rating: 4.5Selling Points: The Acura MDX is big, chock-full of luxury amenities and it boasts a JD Power Dependability Rating of 4.5. Enough said.
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2008 Chevy HHR SS
Price: $14,995
Mileage: 28,090
If You Bought It New: $22,925
Engine: 2.0-liter four cylinder, 260 hp
JD Power Dependability Rating: 3Selling Points: Is the HHR a wagon or a crossover? The argument can be made either way, but more important is the fact that you can score an almost-new HHR with low miles and plenty of room for under $15,000. Heck, we found a high-revving, 260 horsepower HHR SS with under 30,000 miles for less than 15-large.
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2008 Ford Edge
Price: $14,994
Mileage: 67,306
If You Bought It New: $25,735
Engine: 3.5-liter V6, 265 hp
JD Power Dependability Rating: 3.5Selling Points: The Edge may not have a third row of seating and it can't boast best-in-class fuel economy, but it does feature great-looking sheet-metal and terrific handling for a vehicle its size.
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2008 Hyundai Tuscon
Price: $14,793
Mileage: 15,777
If You Bought It New: $17,235
Engine: 2.0-liter four cylinder, 140 hp
JD Power Dependability Rating: 3.5Selling Points: The Tuscon is the budget-special of this bunch, which means you can find a low mileage model with great fuel economy and surprisingly good reliability for under $15,000.
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2007 Mercury Mariner
Price: $14,991
Mileage: 41,784
If You Bought It New: $25,100
Engine: 3.0-liter V6, 200 hp
JD Power Dependability Rating: 2.5Selling Points: The Mariner is just like the Ford Escape: attractive, functional and relatively fun to drive. But at the same time the Mariner doesn't quite look like the Escape, which earns it bonus points for standing out.
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2005 Toyota Highlander
Price: $14,995
Mileage: 68,775
If You Bought It New: $24,280
Engine: 2.4-liter four cylinder, 160 hp
JD Power Dependability Rating: 4Selling Points: The Highlander isn't the prettiest crossover on the planet but it boasts terrific reliability and equally spectacular resale value. It's also roomy, smooth and reasonably efficient.
