AOL Autos Selects Best Used Sedans Below $15,000
AOL Autos recently picked 11 used sedans the company believes are the best available for below $15,000.
Ranging from the 2010 model-year back to 2004, this list has a representation from most major manufacturers — including a unit from Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Nissan and Toyota.
“Looking for a sedan? It’s amazing how many choices there are on the market,” offered Chris Shunk, a correspondent for AOL Autos.
“Whether you’re interested in efficiency, safety, style, reliability or luxury amenities, there’s something that fits the bill,” Shunk continued. “And if you just want an appliance to get you to work and back, the sedan market is rife with possibilities.”
AOL Autos shared some details about each vehicle chosen.
2006 Acura TSX
Price: $13,998
If You Bought It New: $27,890
Engine: 2.4-liter four-cylinder, 205 horsepower
J.D. Power Dependability Rating: 3.5
Selling Points: “The Acura TSX is one of those cars you have to drive to fully appreciate. Its handling is exquisite, its interior pleasant and its reliability is solid.”
2008 Buick Lacrosse
Price: $14,981
If You Bought It New: $24,250
Engine: 3.8-liter V6, 200 horsepower
J.D. Power Dependability Rating: 5
Selling Points: “The Buick Lacrosse is a real sleeper: A large, smooth-driving sedan with plenty of power and a J.D. Power Dependability rating of 5. Even better is that you can get a nicely equipped model with low miles for under $15,000.”
2008 Chevrolet Malibu
Price: $14,969
If You Bought It New: $19,900
Engine: 2.4-liter four-cylinder, 169 horsepower
J.D. Power Dependability Rating: 5
Selling Points: “The Malibu is everything that is right in the midsize sedan segment: Stylish, efficient, roomy and safe. Add a J.D. Power Dependability rating of 5 and you’ve got yourself a great used car for under $15,000.”
2008 Ford Taurus
Price: $14,993
If You Bought It New: $23,635
Engine: 3.5-liter V6, 265 horsepower
J.D. Power Dependability Rating: 4
Selling Points: “The Taurus is a huge car, with room for five adults in the cabin and enough supplies for a small army in the trunk. The Taurus also boasts top-notch safety and a solid JD Power Dependability Rating of 4 out of 5.”
2008 Honda Accord LXP
Price: $14,995
If You Bought It New: $21,360
Engine: 2.4-liter four-cylinder, 177 horsepower
J.D. Power Dependability Rating: 3
Selling Points: “The Accord is one of the standard-bearers of the midsize sedan segment with a solid interior, tons of space and Honda’s reputation for quality and fuel efficiency.”
2005 Jaguar S-Type
Price: $14,995
If You Bought It New: $44,230
Engine: 3.0-liter V6, 235 horsepower
J.D. Power Dependability Rating: 4.5
Selling Points: “The Jaguar S-Type is the kingpin of this group with the leaping cat on the hood and plenty of swanky leather inside the cabin. It’s also both surprising and delightful that the S-Type scored a J.D. Power Dependability Rating of 4 out of 5."
2004 Lincoln LS Ultimate
Price: $13,990
If You Bought It New: $43,370
Engine: 3.9-liter V8, 280 horsepower
J.D. Power Dependability Rating: 3
Selling Points: “The Lincoln LS is an underrated luxury car fashioned a decade ago in the mold of the BMW 5-Series. The LS sports a V8 engine, plenty of high-end options and classic conservative styling.”
2009 Mazda6
Price: $13,996
If You Bought It New: $18,550
Engine: 2.5-liter four-cylinder, 170 horsepower
J.D. Power Dependability Rating: 3
Selling Points: “The Mazda6 is a sporty sedan with a nice interior, good looks and a lot more interior space than one would expect. It’s a great alternative to stand out from all the Camrys and Accords on the road.”
2009 Mercury Milan
Price: $14,977
If You Bought It New: $20,320
Engine: 2.3-liter four-cylinder, 160 horsepower
J.D. Power Dependability Rating: 4
Selling Points: “The Milan is the under-appreciated sibling of the Ford Fusion. That plays in your favor if you’re looking to buy a used vehicle, as prices stay low despite the fact that the Milan is an excellent midsize sedan with a stellar J.D. Power Dependability Rating.”
2007 Nissan Maxima
Price: $14,999
If You Bought It New: $28,050
Engine: 3.5-liter V6, 255 horsepower
J.D. Power Dependability Rating: 3.5
Selling Points: “The Maxima is the upscale big brother of the high-volume Altima with many standard features that are optional on its less expensive family member. Still, you can get a nicely equipped Maxima for under $15,000 with plenty of punch and a well-appointed cabin.”
2010 Toyota Camry LE
Price: $14,999
If You Bought It New: $19,395
Engine: 2.4-liter four-cylinder, 169 horsepower
JD Power Dependability Rating: 3.5
Selling Points: “The Camry has been the top-selling midsize sedan in the U.S. for years, and for good reason. Toyota’s reputation for quality may have been dinged last year, but the Camry has long been a safe, reliable and well-appointed choice with inoffensive styling and good value.”
For more information and photos of these sedans, visit AOL Autos’ report here.