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The Best Used Cars For Teens Under $25,000

Written by CarPro | Sep 14, 2022 3:37:12 PM

Choosing a vehicle for the teen driver in your family can be a daunting task. You'll want to consider a number of things. CarPro Show host Jerry Reynolds shares some tips on How To Pick Out Your Teen's First Car here.  One recommendation he makes is to buy used over new, but not too old, since the newer the car the more safety features. 

That brings us to iSeeCars.com's Safest and Most Reliable Used Cars For Teens Under $25,000. It's designed to give parents some safe, reliable and fuel efficient options that also keep budget in mind. The models on the list range from 2015-2019. Safety and driver assistance features vary depending on the model, but iSeeCars says all have basic safety features like electronic stability control and front airbags. 

iSeeCars says these are the most important safety features parents will want to consider:

  • Electronic stability control (ESC): Electronic stability control automatically applies the brakes when a vehicle skids or slides on slippery surfaces or curvy roads. This safety technology is so important that it has been required in most vehicles since 2012.
  • Backup/Rear cameras:They've been mandatory in new vehicles as of May 2018. However, this technology is common in older vehicles.
  • Forward-collision warning with automatic braking: This technology uses sensors to detect what’s in front of your car while monitoring your car’s speed. If a crash is imminent, it will give a warning. If you don’t stop on your own, the system will automatically apply the brakes.
  • Blind spot threat detection. Blind spot detection uses sensors to alert drivers to vehicles that are not yet visible but are in adjacent lanes.

All vehicles listed scored 8.5 or above (out of 10) on an iSeeCars quality analysis that considers long-term reliability and the average safety ratings. Vehicles also all have a combined 20 MPG to help minimize gas expenses.  

Here are the best cars for teens by vehicle category:

The Safest and Most Reliable Cars for Teens for Under $25,000

By Vehicle Category (iSeeCars Study)

Vehicle Category

Vehicle

iSeeCars Safety and Reliability Score

Average Used Car Price

Best Small Car

2017 Honda Civic (Coupe)

9.6

$22,785

Best Luxury Small Car

2017 Volvo S60

9.4

$23,135

Best Midsize Car

2017 Honda Accord

9.5

$21,851

Best Luxury Midsize Car

2015 Lexus ES 350

9.5

$24,252

Best Large Car

2015 Toyota Avalon

9.9

$21,017

Best Luxury Large Car

2015 Acura RLX

8.9

$22,682

Best Small SUV

2017 Subaru Outback

9.2

$24,894

Best Midsize SUV

2015 Honda Pilot

9.3

$21,060

Best Luxury Midsize SUV

2015 Acura MDX

9.0

$23,924

Best Minivan

2015 Honda Odyssey

8.7

$21,889

Best Wagon

2019 Subaru Impreza

8.5

$23,784

Best Luxury Wagon

2015 Volvo V60

8.8

$18,252

Best Hybrid Car

2017 Toyota Prius

8.8

$24,967

Best Luxury Hybrid Car

2015 Lexus ES 300h

9.3

$24,052

 

To read iSeeCars' comments about each model click here.

Photo Credit: Honda Civic Coupe/Honda.