2015 Edition: 10 Safest Used Cars Under $10,000

While it would be nice, most of us can’t afford to buy our teen driver a brand new car outfitted with the latest safety features and technologies. But buying a used car doesn’t mean you have to scrimp on safety. Consumer Reports recently released their 2015 list of the Safest used cars under $10,000 for teen drivers, all of which meet their standards for critical safety features like electronic stability control (ESC), side and curtain airbags, and emergency maneuver-handling.
MAKE | MODEL YEARS | PRICE starting at |
Chevrolet Malibu, 4-cyl. | 2009-12 | $8,125 |
Ford Focus | 2009-11 | $6,050 |
Ford Fusion, 4-cyl. | 2010-12 | $8,325 |
Hyundai Sonata, 4-cyl. Non-turbo | 2006-14 | $5,450 |
Kia Soul | 2010-11 | $8,925 |
Mazda3 | 2011-13 | $9,825 |
Mazda6i | 2009-13 | $8,375 |
Toyota RAV4, 4-cyl. | 2004-12 | $5,590 |
Volkswagen Jetta | 2009-10 | $7,250 |
Volkswagen Rabbit/Golf | 2009-14 | $7,700 |
For even more safe used cars under $10,000, check out last year’s list.
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