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<p>The pandemic sent prices for used and new cars soaring.<br />
It's more important than ever to choose a model that will last and perform well. <br />
Consumer Reports <a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/best-used-cars-by-price-a1306944688/">listed the best used cars at every price point</a>. We picked the cheapest ones. </p>
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<div class="slide-title">You used to be able to pick up a decent used car for just a few thousand dollars. Inventory issues in the auto industry and stubbornly high car prices mean those days are over.</div>
<div class="slide-image">A used-car lot.
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<div class="slide-title">So it's more important than ever to shop smart. If you're paying an arm and a leg for a secondhand car, truck, or SUV, you better make sure it will last and perform reliably.</div>
<div class="slide-image">A used car lot is shown Friday, June 10, 2022, in Salt Lake City.
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<div class="slide-title">To help shoppers navigate the challenges of used-car buying, Consumer Reports maintains a list of the best used cars at every price point based on hands-on tests and owner surveys.</div>
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<p><em>Source: <a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/best-used-cars-by-price-a1306944688/">Consumer Reports</a></em></p>
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<div class="slide-title">Here, we've highlighted the testing organization's top picks for used cars under $15,000.</div>
<div class="slide-image">Pickup trucks at a car dealership in Littleton, Colorado.
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<p><em>Read more: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/car-buying-shopping-tips-dealers-inventory-pricing-interest-rates-pandemic-2023-3">Buying a car is never going to get better — so you might as well buy now</a></em></p>
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<div class="slide-title">Small car under $10,000: Nissan Leaf (2013, 2015)</div>
<div class="slide-image">The Nissan Leaf.
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<div class="slide-title">Midsized car under $10,000: Subaru Legacy (2013)</div>
<div class="slide-image">The Subaru Legacy.
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<div class="slide-title">Midsized SUV under $10,000: Nissan Murano (2014)</div>
<div class="slide-image">The Nissan Murano.
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<p><em>Read more: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/car-buying-tips-discounts-incentives-rebates-increase-high-interest-rates-2023-3">Car buyers rejoice: Discounts are making a comeback — but you might have to ask for them</a></em></p>
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<div class="slide-title">Small car in the $10,000-$15,000 range: Ford C-Max (2014-2016) and Toyota Prius C (2013-2015)</div>
<div class="slide-image">The Ford C-Max.
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<div class="slide-title">Midsized/large cars in the $10,000-$15,000 range: Honda Accord (2013-2014) and Toyota Camry Hybrid (2013-2014)</div>
<div class="slide-image">The Toyota Camry Hybrid.
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<div class="slide-title">Luxury car in the $10,000-$15,000 range: Lincoln MKZ (2014-2015)</div>
<div class="slide-image">The Lincoln MKZ.
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<p><em>Read more: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/kia-electric-suv-ev9-revealed-three-row-telluride-photos-2023-3">Kia revealed a 3-row electric SUV with swiveling seats and a futuristic design — see the EV9</a></em></p>
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<div class="slide-title">Minivan/wagon in the $10,000-$15,000 range: Toyota Venza (2013-2014)</div>
<div class="slide-image">The Toyota Venza.
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<div class="slide-title">Small SUVs in the $10,000-$15,000 range: Mazda CX-5 (2014-2016) and Toyota RAV4 (2013)</div>
<div class="slide-image">The Toyota RAV4.
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<div class="slide-title">Pickup truck in the $10,000-$15,000 range: Toyota Tacoma (2013)</div>
<div class="slide-image">The Toyota Tacoma.
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<p><em>Read more: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/used-car-prices-drop-2023-best-deals-cheapest-2022-12">Car prices could drop 20% this year. Here's where to expect the best deals first.</a></em></p>
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The pandemic sent prices for used and new cars soaring.
It’s more important than ever to choose a model that will last and perform well.
Consumer Reports listed the best used cars at every price point. We picked the cheapest ones.
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Rick Bowmer/AP Photo
Maskot/Getty Images
Source: Consumer Reports
David Zalubowski/AP
Miles Willis/Getty Images for Go Ultra Low
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