Families today that are looking for a safe, reliable used vehicle that won't break the bank have a lot of excellent choices. Lithia Motors hopes to narrow your search by offering this list of some of the best used family cars under $20,000. Whether you have a family of four, five, or more, these quality used vehicles include plenty of safety and driver assist tech and top safety ratings. All are extremely reliable and upper trim levels often include such luxury amenities as heated leather seats, exciting infotainment technology, and plenty of cargo room.
Best Used Family Vehicles
When looking for a quality used family hauler, all of the vehicles listed here can be purchased with relatively low mileage for under $20K. You'll find miraculous minivans, safe and secure SUVs, and clever crossovers. All of the choices in our lucky seven used vehicles have proved themselves on the roads of America and can be found at the Lithia Motors dealership near you.Â
Note: The following are official fuel efficiency ratings from the EPA.
#1. 2015 Toyota Sienna
A truly great minivan, the Sienna is the only minivan that is available with all-wheel drive. You'll find generous accommodations for seven or eight passengers and second row captain's chairs in leather in the XLE trim. Cargo volume is 150 cubic feet, and the EPA rates: 2WD - EPA Rated 18 mpg city/25 mpg highway/21 mpg combined; 4WD - EPA Rated 16 mpg city/23 mpg highway/19 mpg combine. This faithful Toyota was redesigned for 2015 in a feature-filled, stylish package.
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#2. 2015 Honda Odyssey
The Odyssey has it all including an onboard vacuum cleaner to help you clean up after the kiddies and a rear-seat area infotainment system to keep the family entertained. It's a great road trip vehicle for up to eight passengers. The EX-L trim even has leather seats and power sliding doors. There's 148.5 cubic feet of cargo room, an EPA Rated 19 mpg city/27 mpg highway/22 mpg combined, and excellent safety ratings.
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#3. 2015 Toyota Highlander
Can't see yourself behind the wheel of a minivan? Then the ultra-reliable Toyota Highlander SUV might fit the bill. This stylish and comfortable midsize family hauler holds seven or eight passengers thanks to three-rows of seating and there's 83.7 cubic feet of cargo room in the back. An EPA Rated 18 mpg city/24 mpg highway/20 mpg combined. The XLE variant comes with a V6 and is available with all-wheel drive. There's even a hybrid version.Â
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#4. 2015 Honda Pilot
The Highlander's top rival is no doubt the Honda Pilot. This midsize SUV also seats eight in its spacious cabin and offers 87 cubic feet of cargo room. It is remarkably easy to maneuver in tight parking lots and the EPA Rated 17 mpg city/24 mpg highway/20 mpg combined. The upscale EX-L version comes with AWD, heated leather front seats, a power liftgate and more for well under $20K.
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#5. 2015 Subaru Outback
If your family is on the "outdoorsy" side, the all-wheel drive Outback is the ultimate adventure wagon. This go-anywhere alternative to minivans and SUVs seats five comfortably and offers 73.3 cubic feet of cargo space. With an EPA Rated 25 mpg city/32 mpg highway/28 mpg combined, the AWD Outback midsize crossover was all new for 2015, known for its off-road prowess and EyeSight driver assist features.
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#6. 2015 Honda CR-V
With a total refresh for 2015, the CR-V won Kelley Blue Book's Small SUV Best Buy Award. This five-seater is also very fuel efficient with the 2WD - EPA Rated 27 mpg city/33 mpg highway/29 mpg combined; 4WD - EPA Rated 26 mpg city/32 mpg highway/28 mpg combined and boasts low running costs and high reliability. It was the best-selling crossover of the decade, available in AWD, and top trim levels include industry leading safety and driver assist features.
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#7. 2015 Toyota RAV4
America's best-selling crossover SUV, the RAV4 has it all and got a total redesign for 2016. Toyota is known for reliability and the RAV4 features a comfortable ride for five, good cargo space, and 2WD - EPA Rated 23 mpg city/30 mpg highway/26 mpg combined and 4WD - EPA Rated 22 mpg city/28 mpg highway/25 mpg combined. All-wheel drive is available and the RAV4 gets top safety ratings every year. There's even a hybrid variant that gets 32 mpg combined.
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Let Lithia Help
Once you have chosen your "new to you" used family car from Lithia Motors, don't forget to have the vehicle serviced and maintained at the Lithia dealer near you so you and your family can enjoy many worry-free miles. Our factory-trained service technicians and state-of-the-art service centers are always here to help you get the most miles out of your new four-wheeled family member.
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Follow your owner's manual for the automaker's recommended maintenance schedule so you can get the most out of your minivan, SUV, or crossover. Staying on top of oil changes, filter replacements, tire rotations, and safety inspections is a great way to keep your family wagon ready to take you where you need to go for years to come.
