{"id":345,"date":"2024-09-01T18:20:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-01T18:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/?p=345"},"modified":"2024-09-02T11:35:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-02T11:35:17","slug":"10-best-used-cars-of-the-year-under-20000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/index.php\/2024\/09\/01\/10-best-used-cars-of-the-year-under-20000\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Used Cars Of The Year Under $20,000"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Best-Used-Cars-2019-Chevrolet-Cruze-1-1024x576-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul>\n<li>Consumer Reports has compiled a list with the 10 best used cars based on value.<\/li>\n<li>Recommendations include sedans, SUVs, trucks, and sportscars, all under $20k.<\/li>\n<li>Toyota claims three spots with the Corolla Hybrid, RAV4 Hybrid, and Tacoma.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>More and more people <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2024\/08\/high-prices-are-forcing-buyers-into-older-cars-and-theyre-loving-the-hyundai-sonata\/\">are turning to the used car market<\/a>, looking for a reliable and fairly recent model without breaking the bank. Following years of top 10 lists among new cars, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/consumer-reports\/\">Consumer Reports<\/a> is applying the same principles to pinpoint the best options among used vehicles, with an extra focus on value.<\/p>\n<div id=\"6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"4d84e4c9-9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p> var adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n         adpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n             if (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n    adpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;4d84e4c9-9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a&#8221;);<br \/>\n             }<br \/>\nelse{<\/p>\n<p>     adpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657&#8221;);<br \/>\n}         });<\/p>\n<p>The &ldquo;Best Used Cars of the Year&rdquo; list includes vehicles that performed well in road tests when new, have above-average reliability in surveys for multiple years, and currently propose a good value. This means that some of the recommended vehicles might not have been the absolute best in their segment when new, but depreciation made them more attractive than their rivals in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/used-cars\">used car market<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2024\/06\/consumer-reports-names-the-most-reliable-3-year-old-used-cars-suvs-and-trucks\/\">Consumer Reports Names The Most Reliable 3-Year-Old Used Cars, SUVs And Trucks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/cars\/best-used-cars-of-the-year-10-top-picks-a8027733372\/\">Consumer Reports<\/a>, the last two years of a generation are usually the ones buyers should go for. This is due to the fact that automakers tend to improve the vehicles and streamline their production during their lifecycle.<\/p>\n<div id=\"e7c4c913-3924-4b2d-9279-6c00984dd130\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"5646c171-cb6e-4e2c-8440-49013ca72758\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p> var adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n         adpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n             if (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n    adpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;5646c171-cb6e-4e2c-8440-49013ca72758&#8221;);<br \/>\n             }<br \/>\nelse{<\/p>\n<p>     adpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;e7c4c913-3924-4b2d-9279-6c00984dd130&#8221;);<br \/>\n}         });<\/p>\n<p>The top 10 list covers different segments (sedans, SUVs, trucks, sportscars) that fall into a target price range. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/Toyota\">Toyota<\/a> occupies three spots, followed by Mazda and Hyundai\/Kia with two spots each. Below you can find a summary of the recommended used vehicles, including their current price range and strongest virtues.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Under $10k &ndash; Chevrolet Cruze (2016-2019)<\/h5>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/a3b0958f-2017-chevrolet-cruze-diesel-52mpg-4.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" 10 Best Used Cars Of The Year Under $20,000\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/a3b0958f-2017-chevrolet-cruze-diesel-52mpg-4-1024x683.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price Range:<\/strong> $7,300 &ndash; $9,700<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Comfortable ride, relatively roomy interior, effortless power, fuel efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Under $15k &ndash; Hyundai Elantra (2017-2020)<\/h5>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/38dc4134-2017-hyundai-elantra-3.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" 10 Best Used Cars Of The Year Under $20,000\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1068\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/38dc4134-2017-hyundai-elantra-3-1024x684.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price Range:<\/strong> $10,750 &ndash; $15,175<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> User-friendly controls, spacious back seat, fuel efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SUV Under $15k &ndash; Honda HR-V (2016-2022)<\/h5>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/c8d31c2a-2016-honda-hr-v-61.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" 10 Best Used Cars Of The Year Under $20,000\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/c8d31c2a-2016-honda-hr-v-61-1024x683.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\"><\/div>\n<p>  window._taboola = window._taboola || [];<br \/>\n  _taboola.push({<br \/>\n    mode: &#8216;thumbnails-a-mid&#8217;,<br \/>\n    container: &#8216;taboola-mid-article&#8217;,<br \/>\n    placement: &#8216;Mid Article&#8217;,<br \/>\n    target_type: &#8216;mix&#8217;<br \/>\n  });<\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-organic\"><\/div>\n<p>  window._taboola = window._taboola || [];<br \/>\n  _taboola.push({<br \/>\n    mode: &#8216;thumbnails-oc-2&#215;1&#8217;,<br \/>\n    container: &#8216;taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-organic&#8217;,<br \/>\n    placement: &#8216;Mid Article Thumbnails Organic&#8217;,<br \/>\n    target_type: &#8216;mix&#8217;<br \/>\n  });<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price Range:<\/strong> $13,375 &ndash; $16,725<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Practicality, roomy cabin, flip\/fold rear seats, responsive handling, fuel efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hybrid Under $20k &ndash; Toyota Corolla Hybrid (2020-2024)<\/h5>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2020-toyota-corolla-hybrid-pictured-7.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" 10 Best Used Cars Of The Year Under $20,000\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2020-toyota-corolla-hybrid-pictured-7-1024x683.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price Range:<\/strong> $17,150 &ndash; $22,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Fuel efficiency, reliability, generous standard safety features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SUV Under $20k &ndash; Kia Sportage (2017-2022)<\/h5>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/52ca5aae-2020-kia-sportage-01.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\"2020-Kia-Sportage-01 10 Best Used Cars Of The Year Under $20,000\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/52ca5aae-2020-kia-sportage-01-1024x683.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price Range:<\/strong> $16,500 &ndash; $22,075<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Unique styling, refined powertrain, sporty handling, roomy cabin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hybrid SUV Under $20k &ndash; Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (2016-2018)<\/h5>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/50d948b9-2017-toyota-rav4-hybrid-3.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" 10 Best Used Cars Of The Year Under $20,000\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/50d948b9-2017-toyota-rav4-hybrid-3-1024x683.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price Range:<\/strong> $16,250 &ndash; $21,275<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Punchy acceleration, quiet cabin, smooth ride, safety features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3-Row SUV Under $20k &ndash; Mazda CX-9 (2016-2023)<\/h5>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/a4f2ef3c-20172bmazda2bcx-92b30.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" 10 Best Used Cars Of The Year Under $20,000\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/a4f2ef3c-20172bmazda2bcx-92b30-1024x683.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price Range:<\/strong> $17,075 &ndash; $23,625<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Handling, precise steering, responsive engine, reliability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Luxury SUV Under $20k &ndash; Buick Envision (2016-2020)<\/h5>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0587ffbc-2019-buick-envision-3.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\"2019-Buick-Envision-3 10 Best Used Cars Of The Year Under $20,000\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0587ffbc-2019-buick-envision-3-1024x683.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price Range:<\/strong> $16,650 &ndash; $21,725<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Easy access, simple controls, good infotainment, low maintenance\/repair costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pickup Truck Under $20k &ndash; Toyota Tacoma (2005-2015)<\/h5>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/fe790675-2010-toyota-tacoma.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" 10 Best Used Cars Of The Year Under $20,000\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/fe790675-2010-toyota-tacoma-1024x683.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price Range:<\/strong> $14,825 &ndash; $21,875<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros: <\/strong>Dependability, off-road and towing prowess, trail-ready 4WD, punchy V6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sports Car Under $20k &ndash; Mazda MX-5 Miata (2016-2024)<\/h5>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2023-Mazda-MX-5-Miata-22.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" 10 Best Used Cars Of The Year Under $20,000\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2023-Mazda-MX-5-Miata-22-1024x683.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"0f9edca9-aa84-4c07-8987-4cad23928c2d\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"e96f0476-8b1d-4bb8-b64c-33f9656987b2\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p> var adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n         adpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n             if (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n    adpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;e96f0476-8b1d-4bb8-b64c-33f9656987b2&#8221;);<br \/>\n             }<br \/>\nelse{<\/p>\n<p>     adpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;0f9edca9-aa84-4c07-8987-4cad23928c2d&#8221;);<br \/>\n}         });<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price Range:<\/strong> $15,275 &ndash; $21,250<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Precise steering, sublime handling, reliability, fuel economy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Consumer Reports has compiled a list with the 10 best used cars based on value. Recommendations include sedans, SUVs, trucks, and sportscars, all under $20k. Toyota claims three spots with the Corolla Hybrid, RAV4 Hybrid, and Tacoma. More and more people are turning to the used car market, looking for&#46;&#46;&#46;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":347,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[14],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/345"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=345"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/345\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":348,"href":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/345\/revisions\/348"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/347"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=345"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=345"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=345"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}