Best Used Cars and SUVs

What are the best used low mileage sedans and SUVs available today that won't break the bank? Find out as we offer our list of the Top Five Best Used Cars for Under $20,000 and Top Five Best Used SUVs for Under $25,000!
 
The Best for Less
Looking for a fuel-efficient sedan, hatchback, crossover, or SUV? There are plenty of stylish and comfortable used vehicles for sale at under $20K for cars and $25K for SUVs. At Lithia Motors, we work closely with auto industry leaders such as Kelley Blue Book to research the best used automobiles on the market today. Take a look at our pick of the Top Five Best Used Cars for Under $20,000 and the Top Five Best Used SUVs for Under $25,000.
 
All of the vehicles in this listing are known for their reliability, practicality, high safety scores, and remarkable fuel efficiency. These quality used cars and SUVs are just a few years old, have gone through their biggest depreciation curve, and still offer remarkable safety and driver assist features. We'll count them down from fifth place to first place in each category.
 
Top Five Best Used Cars Under $20,000.

One of America's favorite commuter cars, the faithful Corolla is available as a four-door hatchback or sedan. Base models come with a 139 horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and the sportier SE and XSE versions pump up the horses to 169 hp. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard as are Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 driver assist features. There's even a hybrid version with an EPA rated 53 city/52 highway mpg.
 
Long lasting and ultra-reliable, the Honda Civic can be had as both a hatchback and a four-door sedan. Fun to drive, this compact comes with a 158 horsepower 2.0-liter four cylinder or a turbo-charged 1.5-liter engine that makes 180 horses. The Sport Hatchback version comes with the bigger performance package and manual transmission as well as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and an eight-speaker audio system.
 
Synonymous with the word "hybrid", the 2019 Prius is available with all-wheel drive for the first time. The most fuel-efficient version is the entry level L-Eco which the EPA tells us will take you 58 mpg city/53 mpg highway. There's ample room for passengers, the infotainment system is intuitive, and an 11.6-inch screen is an option. Plus, the hatchback body style means there's plenty of cargo room in the back.
 
This smart sedan comes with your choice of a fuel-efficient four-cylinder, a powerful V6, or an eco-friendly hybrid powertrain. It's packed with such driver assist goodies as adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, and lane-departure warning. Changes for 2020 include a TRD package with new dampers, stiffer springs, and wider wheels. For the first time, Android Auto is standard in all trim levels.
 
For decades, the Honda Accord has been one of America's best family sedans and for good reason. The five-seater is comfortable, offers sporty performance, and upscale details both inside and out. After a complete redesign in 2018, the 2019 model has few changes. Base models come with a 192-horsepower turbocharged inline four, while upscale versions include a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, and a hybrid version will take you an EPA estimated 48 mpg combined.
 
Top Five Best Used SUVs Under $25,000.
#5 - 2021 Subaru Forester
This all-wheel drive adventure wagon is a favorite with American families. The comfortable cruiser is both practical and very roomy inside. It offers a more SUV-like driving position, taller windows, and more ground clearance than the famous Outback station wagon. All Foresters are powered by a 182-horsepower 2.5-liter flat-four-cylinder engine that will take you an EPA estimated 26 mpg city/33 mpg highway.
 
#4 - 2019 Toyota RAV4
The original RAV4 started the crossover SUV market back in 1994. Now, 30 years later, the pleasing people mover for families on the go reinvented itself for 2019 with rugged looks, a functional and roomy interior, and an impressive suite of safety and driver assist features. The XLE Premium trim can be had at our price point and comes with a power liftgate, dual zone climate control, an eight-way power driver's seat, and more.
 
#3 - 2019 Honda CR-V
With superior road manners and plenty of cargo space, the CR-V is one heavy hitter crossover. AWD is available and we like the EX trim version that includes heated seats, a 7.0-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and an impressive suite of Honda Sensing driver assist features. All but the base model offers a turbocharged 190-horsepower inline-4 that will take you an EPA estimated 27 mpg city/33 mpg highway.
 
#2 - 2019 Honda Pilot
Honda's Odyssey minivan was the inspiration for this roomy three-row SUV. Its peppy V6 engine offers plenty of power and the optional nine-speed automatic transmission is silky smooth. Light steering helps maneuverability and upper trim levels include second-row captains chairs. And, yes, it's a three-row SUV that seats eight, seven with the captain's chairs. And the Pilot boasts… wait for it… 16 cupholders!
 
#1 - 2017 Toyota Highlander
In the top spot of our Best Used SUVs list we find the family favorite known as the Toyota Highlander. It has proven to be safe and reliable, comfortable and roomy, and an all-around great three-row wonder wagon. Updated for 2017, it includes a more powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine, a new eight-speed automatic transmission, and Toyota's Safety Sense P suite of driver assist tech. There's even a hybrid version that produces 306 horsepower.
 
Wrap it Up!
Whether you are in the market for a sleek sedan, a practical hatchback, a clever crossover, or a full-size SUV, Lithia Motors has the right used vehicle for you. There's a Lithia Motors dealer near you and we're looking forward to making you a customer for life!Â