Best Used Small Cars Under $15k for 2023
The best used small cars under $15k based on a data-driven analysis of each vehicle's reliability, resale value and safety.
The best used small car under $15,000 is the 2014 Honda Civic (coupe) based on our analysis of 12 million vehicles to assess their reliability, resale value and safety. The 2014 Honda Civic (coupe) has an average price of $14,943 with an overall iSeeCars score of 9.4. Behind the Civic is the 2015 Honda Fit with average used car price of $14,684 and iSeeCars score of 9.3. The number 3 best used small car under $15,000 is the 2015 Subaru Impreza at $14,166 average price and 9.1 iSeeCars rating. For this analysis, iSeeCars looked at used small cars under $15k that are 1 to 10 years old to determine the latest model year vehicles that are within the price range of $10,000 to $15,000.
The best used small car under $15,000 is the 2014 Honda Civic (coupe) based on our analysis of 12 million vehicles to assess their reliability, resale value and safety. The 2014 Honda Civic (coupe) has an average price of $14,943 with an overall iSeeCars score of 9.4. Behind the Civic is the 2015 Honda Fit with average used car price of $14,684 and iSeeCars score of 9.3. The number 3 best used small car under $15,000 is the 2015 Subaru Impreza at $14,166 average price and 9.1 iSeeCars rating. For this analysis, iSeeCars looked at used small cars under $15k that are 1 to 10 years old to determine the latest model year vehicles that are within the price range of $10,000 to $15,000.
1. 2014 Honda Civic (coupe)
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iSeeCars Score:
9.4
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: $14,943
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
9.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
9.1
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
2. 2015 Honda Fit
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iSeeCars Score:
9.3
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: $14,684
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.6
/ 10
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Value Retention
9.2
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
9.1
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: $14,166
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.6
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.7
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
9.0
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: $14,873
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.8
/ 10
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Value Retention
9.1
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
8.8
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: $14,735
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.7
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.8
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
6. 2015 Volkswagen Golf
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iSeeCars Score:
8.7
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: $14,563
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.2
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.0
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
8.6
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: $13,408
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.2
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.6
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
8.5
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: $14,792
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.7
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.2
/ 10
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Safety
9.5
/ 10
9. 2018 Chevrolet Sonic
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iSeeCars Score:
8.2
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: $14,342
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.5
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.1
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
10. 2018 Chevrolet Sonic (hatchback)
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iSeeCars Score:
8.2
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: $14,874
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.5
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.1
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
8.2
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: $14,551
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.9
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.5
/ 10
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Safety
9.1
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
8.1
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: $14,226
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.8
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.9
/ 10
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Safety
8.6
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
7.9
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: $14,605
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.9
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
7.9
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: $13,841
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.6
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.0
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
7.9
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: $14,754
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.7
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.9
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
16. 2017 Hyundai VELOSTER
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iSeeCars Score:
7.8
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: $14,944
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.5
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.2
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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iSeeCars Score:
7.8
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: $14,180
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.5
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.1
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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iSeeCars Score:
7.7
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: $14,623
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.1
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.2
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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iSeeCars Score:
7.6
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: $14,605
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
6.3
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.5
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
20. 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA GT
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iSeeCars Score:
7.6
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: $13,250
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.1
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.6
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
7.5
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: $14,535
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
6.7
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.4
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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iSeeCars Score:
7.4
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: $14,390
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.1
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
23. 2016 FIAT 500L
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iSeeCars Score:
6.9
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: $13,908
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.8
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
2015 Volkswagen Beetle
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iSeeCars Score:
Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: $14,969
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
8.5
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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iSeeCars Score:
Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: $14,102
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
8.1
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
2018 Ford Fiesta (hatchback)
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iSeeCars Score:
Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: $14,386
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
2018 Ford Fiesta
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iSeeCars Score:
Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: $13,438
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
2018 Nissan Versa Note
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iSeeCars Score:
Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: $13,433
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
2017 Chevrolet Cruze
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iSeeCars Score:
Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: $14,107
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.6
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
2017 FIAT 500
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iSeeCars Score:
Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: $14,618
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.6
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
2017 Chevrolet Cruze (hatchback)
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iSeeCars Score:
Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: $14,978
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.2
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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How We Rank These Cars
iSeeCars Best Used Cars Under $15k Rankings are calculated based on the latest research by our data science team and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
We analyze data from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with the NHTSA's Safety Ratings to give you an unbiased guide to the best vehicles in each segment.
After being evaluated, vehicles with the highest average scores earn a spot in the iSeeCars Best Car Rankings. (No final score is given to vehicles missing a score in any of the categories, but scores for other categories are still shown.)
Vehicles are scored in three categories:
Reliability | 33.3%
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention | 33.3%
The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.
Safety | 33.3%
The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).