Best Used Small SUVs Under $25k for 2026
The best used small and compact SUVs under $25k based on a data-driven analysis of each vehicle's reliability, resale value and safety.
The best used small and compact SUV under $25,000 is the 2021 Honda CR-V based on our analysis of 12 million vehicles to assess their reliability, resale value and safety. The 2021 Honda CR-V has an average price of $24,788 with an overall iSeeCars score of 8.5. Behind the CR-V is the 2021 Subaru Outback (suv) with average used car price of $23,178 and iSeeCars score of 8.3. The number 3 best used small and compact SUV under $25,000 is the 2021 Subaru Forester at $22,948 average price and 8.3 iSeeCars rating. For this analysis, iSeeCars looked at used small and compact SUVs under $25k that are 1 to 6 years old to determine the latest model year vehicles that are within the price range of $20,000 to $25,000.
The best used small and compact SUV under $25,000 is the 2021 Honda CR-V based on our analysis of 12 million vehicles to assess their reliability, resale value and safety. The 2021 Honda CR-V has an average price of $24,788 with an overall iSeeCars score of 8.5. Behind the CR-V is the 2021 Subaru Outback (suv) with average used car price of $23,178 and iSeeCars score of 8.3. The number 3 best used small and compact SUV under $25,000 is the 2021 Subaru Forester at $22,948 average price and 8.3 iSeeCars rating. For this analysis, iSeeCars looked at used small and compact SUVs under $25k that are 1 to 6 years old to determine the latest model year vehicles that are within the price range of $20,000 to $25,000.
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iSeeCars Score:
8.5
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: 24787.613412
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
8.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.5
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
8.3
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: 23177.665203
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
7.9
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
8.3
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: 22948.234107
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
8.3
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
8.2
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: 23993.212406
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
8.8
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
8.1
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: 23314.761933
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
6.8
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
9.7
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
8.0
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: 24204.06797
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
8.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.1
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
7.9
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: 24922.624546
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
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
7.7
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: 24832.675885
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
7.4
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
7.6
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: 23395.447399
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
7.5
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
7.5
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: 23110.173633
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
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
7.5
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
7.5
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: 24578.807114
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
7.5
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
7.4
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: 23386.083313
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
7.5
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
7.2
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: 24253.418605
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
7.4
/ 10
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Safety
7.1
/ 10
14. 2023 Jeep Cherokee
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iSeeCars Score:
7.2
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: 24066.533404
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
7.4
/ 10
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Safety
7.0
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: 24015.256435
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
8.8
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: 23550.872618
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
8.0
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: 21558.897155
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
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.5
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: 24612.742761
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
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.5
/ 10
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Safety
7.0
/ 10
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How We Rank These Cars
iSeeCars Best Used Cars Under $25k 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).