In a world of rising new vehicle prices, you've likely considered buying used instead. But buying used isn't what it used to be, as the used car market remains at near record levels. This said, when buying used, you may find you need to go back more years than you expected. That brings the next question - which older models have the longest lifespan, for the lowest price?
A new iSeeCars.com study gives us a comprehensive answer to that question. Its Best Used Cars for the Money study ranks vehicles based on longest lifespan and value. There's a Top 20 list for 10-year old models, a Top 10 list for 5-year old models and additional lists specific to SUVs, Trucks, Sedans, Hybrids, EVs and more.
Best Used Cars for the Money
The Top 20 Best Used Car List ranks 10-year old models by price and their remaining potential lifespan (the lowest price per remaining 1,000 miles of lifespan).
For a list of best Used Cars by City and additional study details visit iSeeCars.
Note: We've reviewed many of the vehicles listed in this article. If a model is hyperlinked, it will take you to our review of the vehicle. Model years range from 2012-2020.
Top 20 Best Cars for the Money, 10-year-old Used CarsSource: iSeeCars. |
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Model |
Price per 1k Miles |
Avg Price |
Remaining Lifespan (miles) |
Remaining Lifespan (%) |
Potential Lifespan (miles) |
|
1. Chevrolet Impala |
$87 |
$9,706 |
111,996 |
48.6% |
230,343 |
|
2. Toyota Prius |
$107 |
$13,878 |
129,466 |
51.7% |
250,601 |
|
3. Honda Civic (coupe) |
$108 |
$12,673 |
117,819 |
52.1% |
226,120 |
|
4. Kia Sedona |
$110 |
$9,640 |
87,747 |
42.1% |
208,615 |
|
$111 |
$15,818 |
143,056 |
58.2% |
245,710 |
|
|
6. Honda Fit |
$112 |
$12,347 |
110,333 |
53.2% |
207,231 |
|
7. Honda Accord |
$118 |
$13,437 |
113,584 |
50.2% |
226,168 |
|
8. Ford Fusion |
$119 |
$10,079 |
84,590 |
42.1% |
201,071 |
|
9. Dodge Grand Caravan |
$120 |
$10,354 |
86,292 |
41.2% |
209,350 |
|
$123 |
$14,360 |
116,903 |
50.7% |
230,547 |
|
|
11. Mazda Mazda6 |
$124 |
$9,559 |
77,253 |
38.0% |
203,154 |
|
12. Toyota Camry |
$129 |
$13,785 |
106,682 |
47.8% |
223,249 |
|
13. Toyota Corolla |
$130 |
$12,658 |
97,621 |
47.8% |
204,266 |
|
14. Hyundai Santa Fe |
$131 |
$11,981 |
91,525 |
44.3% |
206,398 |
|
$134 |
$12,784 |
95,596 |
46.6% |
205,335 |
|
|
16. Nissan Maxima |
$136 |
$11,398 |
83,709 |
41.4% |
202,151 |
|
17. Honda Odyssey |
$138 |
$14,790 |
106,879 |
45.3% |
235,852 |
|
18. Ford Expedition |
$143 |
$15,584 |
108,762 |
44.5% |
244,682 |
|
19. Honda Ridgeline |
$145 |
$18,725 |
129,513 |
52.1% |
248,669 |
|
20. Toyota Sienna |
$145 |
$16,289 |
112,578 |
47.0% |
239,607 |
|
Average for All 10-Year-Old Cars |
$157 |
$15,902 |
101,571 |
45.5% |
223,402 |
Best Used Cars for the Money: 5-Year-Old Models
Source: iSeeCars.
| Model | Price per 1k Miles | Avg Price | Remaining Lifespan (miles) | Remaining Lifespan (%) | Potential Lifespan (miles) |
|
$119 |
$18,486 |
154,826 |
74.7% |
207,231 |
|
|
2. Honda Civic (coupe) |
$130 |
$22,336 |
171,421 |
75.8% |
226,120 |
|
$131 |
$24,208 |
185,049 |
73.8% |
250,601 |
To see the full Top 10 list visit iSeeCars.
Best Used SUVs for the Money
Source: iSeeCars.
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Model |
Price per 1k Miles |
Avg Price |
Remaining Lifespan (miles) |
Remaining Lifespan (%) |
Potential Lifespan (miles) |
|
$131 |
$11,981 |
91,525 |
44.3% |
206,398 |
|
|
$143 |
$15,584 |
108,762 |
44.5% |
244,682 |
|
|
$147 |
$15,214 |
103,305 |
43.6% |
236,807 |
To read the complete Top 10 list visit iSeeCars.
Best Used Trucks for the Money
Source: iSeeCars.
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Model |
Price per 1k Miles |
Avg Price |
Remaining Lifespan (miles) |
Remaining Lifespan (%) |
Potential Lifespan (miles) |
|
$145 |
$18,725 |
129,513 |
52.1% |
248,669 |
|
|
$162 |
$15,277 |
94,256 |
47.0% |
200,554 |
|
|
$163 |
$16,891 |
103,383 |
47.9% |
215,775 |
To read the complete Top 10 list visit iSeeCars.
Best Used Hybrids for the Money
Source: iSeeCars.
|
Model |
Price per 1k Miles |
Avg Price |
Remaining Lifespan (miles) |
Remaining Lifespan (%) |
Potential Lifespan (miles) |
|
$107 |
$13,878 |
129,466 |
51.7% |
250,601 |
|
|
$123 |
$14,360 |
116,903 |
50.7% |
230,547 |
|
|
$147 |
$10,948 |
74,452 |
40.3% |
184,887 |
To read the full Top 10 list visit iSeeCars.
Best Used Sedans and Hatchbacks for the Money
Source: iSeeCars.
|
Model |
Price per 1k Miles |
Avg Price |
Remaining Lifespan (miles) |
Remaining Lifespan (%) |
Potential Lifespan (miles) |
|
1. Chevrolet Impala |
$87 |
$9,706 |
111,996 |
48.6% |
230,343 |
|
$111 |
$15,818 |
143,056 |
58.2% |
245,710 |
|
|
$112 |
$12,347 |
110,333 |
53.2% |
207,231 |
To read the complete Top 10 list visit iSeeCars.
Best Used Electric Cars for the Money
Source: iSeeCars.
|
Model |
Price per 1k Miles |
Avg Price |
Remaining Lifespan (miles) |
Remaining Lifespan (%) |
Potential Lifespan (miles) |
|
$210 |
$9,196 |
43,811 |
44.7% |
98,081 |
|
|
2.Tesla Model S |
$647 |
$35,612 |
55,025 |
41.1% |
133,998 |
|
EV Segment Avg |
$223 |
$13,636 |
61,021 |
51.1% |
119,443 |
For a list of the Top 4 Best Used Minivans visit iSeeCars→
