These 9 Cars Under $15,000

These 9 Cars Under $15,000 Are Your Best Bet For A Deal Where Used Cars Still Expensive.

The best-used cars under $15,000 include the Ford C-Max, Toyota Prius C, and Nissan Murano.

The pandemic has caused prices for used and new cars to skyrocket.

Choosing a model that will last and perform well is more important than ever.

Consumer Reports listed the best-used cars at every price point. We chose the cheapest ones.

You used to be able to buy a good used car for just a few thousand dollars. Inventory issues in the auto industry and stubbornly high car prices mean those days are over.

That's why it's more important than ever to shop smart. If you're paying an arm and a leg for a used car, truck, or SUV, you better be sure it will last and perform reliably.

Used vehicles

To help shoppers navigate the challenges of buying used cars, Consumer Reports maintains a list of the best-used cars at every price point based on hands-on testing and owner surveys.

Here, we've highlighted the testing organization's top picks for used cars under $15,000.

Small Car Under $10,000: Nissan Leaf (2013, 2015)

Nissan Leaf

Nissan Leaf. Miles Willis/Getty Images Go Ultra Low

Midsize Cars Under $10,000: Subaru Legacy (2013)

Subaru Legacy 2013

Midsize SUV Under $10,000: Nissan Murano (2014)

Small Car in the $10,000-$15,000 Range: Ford C-Max (2014-2016) and Toyota Prius C (2013-2015)

Ford C-Max Hybrid

Midsize/Large Cars in the $10,000-$15,000 Range: Honda Accord (2013-2014) and Toyota Camry Hybrid (2013-2014)

2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid

Luxury car in the $10,000-$15,000 range: Lincoln MKZ (2014-2015)

2014 Lincoln MKZ

Minivan/Wagon in the $10,000-$15,000 Range: Toyota Venza (2013-2014)

Toyota Venza 2014

Small SUVs in the $10,000-$15,000 Range: Mazda CX-5 (2014-2016) and Toyota RAV4 (2013)

Toyota RAV4 2013

Pickup truck in the $10,000-$15,000 range: Toyota Tacoma (2013)