Best Used Subcompact SUVs Under $20k for 2026
The best used subcompact SUVs under $20k based on a data-driven analysis of each vehicle's reliability, resale value and safety.
The best used subcompact SUV under $20k is the 2022 Chevrolet Trax based on our analysis of 12 million vehicles to assess their reliability, resale value and safety. The 2022 Chevrolet Trax has an average price of $17,998 with an overall iSeeCars score of 7.5. Behind the Trax is the 2020 MINI Countryman with average used car price of $19,932 and iSeeCars score of 7.4. The number 3 best used subcompact SUV under $20k is the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport at $19,753 average price and 7.4 iSeeCars rating. For this analysis, iSeeCars looked at used subcompact SUVs under $20k that are 1 to 6 years old to determine the latest model year vehicles that are within the price range of $15,000 to $20,000.
The best used subcompact SUV under $20k is the 2022 Chevrolet Trax based on our analysis of 12 million vehicles to assess their reliability, resale value and safety. The 2022 Chevrolet Trax has an average price of $17,998 with an overall iSeeCars score of 7.5. Behind the Trax is the 2020 MINI Countryman with average used car price of $19,932 and iSeeCars score of 7.4. The number 3 best used subcompact SUV under $20k is the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport at $19,753 average price and 7.4 iSeeCars rating. For this analysis, iSeeCars looked at used subcompact SUVs under $20k that are 1 to 6 years old to determine the latest model year vehicles that are within the price range of $15,000 to $20,000.
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iSeeCars Score:
7.5
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: 17998.150079
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
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
7.5
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
7.4
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: 19931.654784
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
7.3
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.9
/ 10
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Safety
7.0
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
7.4
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: 19752.671211
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
7.3
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
7.0
/ 10
4. 2022 Jeep Renegade
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iSeeCars Score:
7.4
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: 19715.940419
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
7.2
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.0
/ 10
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Safety
7.0
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
7.4
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: 18187.428988
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
7.2
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.9
/ 10
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Safety
7.0
/ 10
2020 Toyota C-HR
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iSeeCars Score:
Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: 18650.81583
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
9.0
/ 10
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Safety
7.8
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: 19784.499425
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
8.960147934501721
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.7
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
2021 Mazda CX-3
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iSeeCars Score:
Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: 18195.787565
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
8.4
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: 19260.405917
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
8.4
/ 10
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Safety
7.0
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: 19947.573643
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
8.3
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: 19305.493597
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
8.3
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: 18926.69637
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
9.5
/ 10
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport
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iSeeCars Score:
Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: 17505.235853
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
7.3
/ 10
2022 FIAT 500X
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iSeeCars Score:
Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: 18976.648148
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
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iSeeCars Score:
Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: 19072.74596
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
8.0
/ 10
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Safety
7.5
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: 19950.978142
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
7.9
/ 10
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Safety
7.0
/ 10
2022 Ford EcoSport
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iSeeCars Score:
Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: 18063.843466
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
7.0
/ 10
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How We Rank These Cars
iSeeCars Best Used Cars Under $20k 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
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention
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
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).