Best Used Subcompact SUVs Under $20k for 2025
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 Mazda CX-3 based on our analysis of 12 million vehicles to assess their reliability, resale value and safety. The 2022 Mazda CX-3 has an average price of $19,935 with an overall iSeeCars score of 8.2. Behind the CX-3 is the 2020 Honda HR-V with average used car price of $19,668 and iSeeCars score of 8.1. The number 3 best used subcompact SUV under $20k is the 2022 Hyundai KONA at $19,038 average price and 8.1 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 Mazda CX-3 based on our analysis of 12 million vehicles to assess their reliability, resale value and safety. The 2022 Mazda CX-3 has an average price of $19,935 with an overall iSeeCars score of 8.2. Behind the CX-3 is the 2020 Honda HR-V with average used car price of $19,668 and iSeeCars score of 8.1. The number 3 best used subcompact SUV under $20k is the 2022 Hyundai KONA at $19,038 average price and 8.1 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.
1. 2022 Mazda CX-3
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iSeeCars Score: 8.2 / 10
- Average Used Car Price: $19,935
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 6.1 / 10
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Value Retention 8.5 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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iSeeCars Score: 8.1 / 10
- Average Used Car Price: $19,668
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 5.6 / 10
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Value Retention 8.7 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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iSeeCars Score: 8.1 / 10
- Average Used Car Price: $19,038
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 5.9 / 10
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Value Retention 8.4 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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iSeeCars Score: 8.0 / 10
- Average Used Car Price: $18,702
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 8.2 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
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iSeeCars Score: 8.0 / 10
- Average Used Car Price: $19,926
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 6.1 / 10
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Value Retention 7.9 / 10
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Safety 10 / 10
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iSeeCars Score: 8.0 / 10
- Average Used Car Price: $18,059
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 8.0 / 10
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Value Retention 8.0 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
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iSeeCars Score: 7.8 / 10
- Average Used Car Price: $19,115
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 5.6 / 10
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Value Retention 8.8 / 10
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Safety 9.0 / 10
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iSeeCars Score: 7.6 / 10
- Average Used Car Price: $19,284
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
9. 2021 FIAT 500X
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iSeeCars Score: 7.6 / 10
- Average Used Car Price: $19,266
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 6.9 / 10
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Value Retention 8.2 / 10
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Safety Not Available
10. 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport
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iSeeCars Score: 7.5 / 10
- Average Used Car Price: $19,758
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 5.7 / 10
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Value Retention 8.2 / 10
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Safety 8.6 / 10
11. 2021 Jeep Renegade
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iSeeCars Score: 7.5 / 10
- Average Used Car Price: $19,450
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 6.0 / 10
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Value Retention 8.4 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
12. 2022 Ford EcoSport
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iSeeCars Score: 7.2 / 10
- Average Used Car Price: $18,394
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 5.8 / 10
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Value Retention 7.9 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
2020 Toyota C-HR
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iSeeCars Score: Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: $19,611
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 8.8 / 10
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Safety 9.6 / 10
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iSeeCars Score: Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: $19,460
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 8.6 / 10
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Safety 8.0 / 10
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iSeeCars Score: Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: $19,055
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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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).