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The Safest Used Cars for Teens
February 1, 2018
If you're looking to buy a used car for your teenager, Consumer Reports recently put together a list of what they consider the best (and safest) used cars for teens.
All of the following vehicles performed well in road tests, have advanced safety features such as electronic stability control (ESC) and curtain airbags, as well as good crash-test results.
On the list are popular models such as the 2008 or later Honda Accord, Hyundai Elantra (2012 or later), and Toyota Corolla (2010 or later).
Top Used Car Recommendations
| Make and Model | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Acura TSX | $5,750-$21,275 |
| Chevrolet Equinox (4-cyl., 2012-2017) | $9,575-$22,295 |
| Chevrolet Malibu (nonturbo, 2009 or 2016) | $5,225-$21,700 |
| Chevrolet Sonic (2014 or later) | $6,800-$14,100 |
| Ford Edge (2016 or later) | $19,300-$30,025 |
| Ford Focus sedan (2010-2011) | $4,450-$6,375 |
| Ford Fusion (4-cyl. & hybrid, 2009-2016) | $4,775-$21,350 |
| Honda Accord (4-cyl., 2008 or later) | $6,175-$26,450 |
| Honda Civic (nonturbo, non-SI, 2012-2017) | $7,000-$21,700 |
| Honda CR-V (2015 or later) | $16,250-$28,850 |
| Honda Fit (2011 and later) | $7,300-$17,775 |
| Honda HR-V | $17,850-$22,900 |
| Hyundai Elantra (2012 or later) | $7,275-$13,250 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe (V6, 2007-2009, 2011, or later; no third row ) | $5,175-$29,400 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe Sport | $13,875-$25,650 |
| Hyundai Sonata (4-cyl., nonturbo, 2006-2010, 2012, or later) | $3,175-$15,350 |
| Hyundai Tucson (2010-2015) | $8,600-$18,525 |
| Kia Forte (2010 or later) | $4,950-$12,725 |
| Kia Optima (nonturbo, 2012 or later) | $8,450-$25,375 |
| Kia Soul | $5,175-$16,775 |
| Kia Sportage (4-cyl., nonturbo, 2011-2012, 2014, or later) | $8,050-$23,625 |
| Mazda CX-3 | $16,775-$22,350 |
| Mazda CX-5 | $11,175-$25,300 |
| Mazda 3 (2011 or later) | $5,450-$18,650 |
| Mazda 6 (4-cyl., 2009 or later) | $5,900-$22,225 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander (2007 to 2013, no third row) | $4,500-$15,150 |
| Nissan Altima (4-cyl., 2010-2012, 2015, and later) | $6,025-$20,325 |
| Nissan Rogue (2009 or later) | $6,225-$23,375 |
| Nissan Sentra (2011-2012, 2016) | $5,700-$14,525 |
| Scion iA | $11,850 |
| Scion iM | $14,625 |
| Scion xB (2008 or later) | $5,800-$15,350 |
| Scion xD (2010 or later) | $6,200-$9,775 |
| Subaru Crosstrek | $20,625-$23,225 |
| Subaru Forester (nonturbo, 2009 or later) | $7,275-$26,975 |
| Subaru Impreza (nonturbo, 2011-2016) | $7,825-$19,075 |
| Subaru Legacy (4 cyl., 2010 or later) | $7,125-$23,100 |
| Subaru Outback (4 cyl., 2010 or later) | $8,600-$28,425 |
| Toyota Camry (4 cyl., 2010 or later) | $7,700-$22,075 |
| Toyota Corolla (2010 or later) | $6,850-$15,875 |
| Toyota Matrix (2010 or later) | $7,200-$11,875 |
| Toyota Prius (2010 or later) | $8,950-$19,650 |
| Toyota Prius V | $12,625-$21,775 |
| Toyota RAV4 (4 cyl., no third row, 2004 or later) | $5,100-$27,675 |
| Volkswagen Golf (2012-2014) | $8,025-$14,050 |
| Volkswagen Tiguan (2014 or later) | $11,400-$23,825 |
| Volvo S60 (2012-2014 and 2016) | $10,250-$27,075 |
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