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The Best Affordable Used Cars for Teen Drivers
Once your teen driver actually becomes fully-licensed, inevitably the issue of vehicle sharing arises.
In many cases parents will choose to purchase an additional vehicle for their new driver. In most cases the choice will be a used vehicle to save on costs. No matter what you buy, always consider the safety of the vehicle. That's because inexperienced drivers statistically stand a greater chance of being involved in an accident.
Remember that the safety features that come with the vehicle will either prevent an accident, or protect your new driver in the case of an actual accident.
In both instances, you want to make sure your teen driver gets the best of both functions. For the features that provide the most safety, review our blog post on Teen Drivers for more details.
Below we've listed the best used cars based upon safety for your teen driver. We got this list from the IIHS. Pricing estimates come from Kelley Blue Book.
Under $10K
Best Value
These cars rated highest in safety and came in under $10k.
Ford Fusion
2013
2014
$8,041 - $10,056
$9,461 - $11,660
Ford Taurus
2013
$9,010 - $12,567
Good Value
These cars rated high in safety, at least 4 stars, and came in under $10k.
Chevy Malibu
2011
$9,010 - $12,567
Ford Fusion
2013
2014
$8,041 - $10,056
$9,461 - $11,660
Lincoln MKZ
2011
2012
$6,521 - $8,170
$$7,910 - $9,625
Lincoln MKS
2011
$9,764 - $11,623
Cadillac CTS
2011
2012
$7,718 - $9,475
$9,138 - $11,137
Toyota Camry
2012
$8,822 - $10,987
Nissan Altima
2012
$8,822 - $10,987
Buick Lacrosse
2011
$8,316 - $10,807
Ford Taurus
2011
2012
$6,939 - $10,190
$8,074 - $11,515
Buick Regal
2011
2012
$6,483 - $8,164
$9,077 - $11,132
Chrysler 300
2011
$8,127 - $10,026
Ford Escape
2013
2014
$8,628 - $10,823
$9,795 - $12,112
Buick Encore
2013
$8,594 - $10,683
Dodge Journey
2011
2012
2013
$5,872 - $7,429
$6,711 - $8,308
$9,203 - $10,986
Chevy Equinox
2011
2012
$7,397 - $9,076
$8,685 - $10,418
Dodge Journey
2011
2012
2013
$5,872 - $7,429
$6,711 - $8,308
$9,203 - $10,986
GMC Terrain
2011
2012
$8,209 - $9,938
$9,291-$11.056
Ford Edge
2012
$9,767 - $11,596
Ford Explorer
2011
$9,232 - $11,853
Chevy Traverse
2012
$9,840 - $11,657
Dodge Grand Caravan
2012
2013
2014
$6,667 - $9,940
$7,868 - $11,289
$9,858 - $13,599
Chrysler Town & Country
2012
2013
$7,493 - $9,764
$9,860 - $12,343
$10K — $12k
Best Value
These cars rated highest in safety and came in under $12k.
Ford Flex
2013
$11,651 - $13,616
Ford Fusion
2015
$10,887 - $13,234
Ford Taurus
2014
$10,511 - $14,402
Lincoln MKZ
2013
$10,765 - $12,784
Nissan Rogue
2014
$9,860 - $12,343
Good Value
These cars rated high in safety and came in under $12k.
Ford Fusion
2015
$10,887 - $13,234
Lincoln MKZ
2013
$10,765 - $12,784
Lincoln MKS
2012
$10,562 - $12,451
Toyota Camry
2013
2014
$10,170 - $12,473
$10,160 - $13,469
Nissan Altima
2013
2014
$10,170 - $12,473
$10,160 - $13,469
Buick LaCrosse
2012
$10,617 - $13,574
Ford Taurus
2013
2014
$9,010 - $12,567
$10,511 - $14,402
Buick Regal
2013
$10,224 - $12,351
Chrysler 300
2012
$11,090 - $13,345
Buick Encore
2014
$10,152 - $12,373
Dodge Journey
2014
$10,213 - $12,061
Chevrolet Equinox
2013
$10,225 - $12,076
GMC Terrain
2013
$10,511 - $12,378
Ford Edge
2013
$10,511 - $12,378
Ford Explorer
2012
$10,378 - $13,089
Chrysler Town & Country
2014
$11,232 - $13,805
Under 15K
Best Value
These cars rated highest in safety and came in under $15k.
Buick Encore
2015
2016
$11,322 - $13,617
$11,807 - $14,024
Chevrolet Equinox
2014
2015
2016
$11,851 - $13,828
$12,837 - $14,854
$14,436 - $16,565
Chevorlet Impala
2015
$12,202 - $15,657
Ford Escape
2017
$13,906 - $16,559
Ford Flex
2014
$13,154 - $15,185
Ford Fusion
2016
2017
2018
$11,281 - $13,536
$13,059 - $15,476
$14,506 - $16,991
Ford Taurus
2015
2016
2017
$11,573 - $15,424
$12,099 - $16,082
$13,191 - $17,332
GMC Terrain
2014
2015
$12,018 - $13,977
$13,564 - $15,633
Lincoln MKZ
2014
2015
$12,344 - $14,595
$13,134 - $15,463
Good Value
These cars rated high in safety and came in under $15k.
Ford Fusion
2016
2017
2018
$11,781 - $14,136
$13,059 - $15,476
$14,506 - $16,991
Lincoln MKZ
2014
2015
2016
$12,344 - $14,595
$13,134 - $15,463
$15,404 - $18,059
Lincoln MKS
2013
2014
$13,327 - $15,412
$14,267 - $16,358
Cadillac CTS Sedan
2013
$12,473 - $15,140
Toyota Camry
2015
2016
2017
$11,412 - $14,915
$12,459 - $16,066
$14,052 - $17,887
Nissan Altima
2015
2016
2017
$11,412 - $14,915
$12,459 - $16,066
$14,052 - $17,887
Buick LaCrosse
2013
$12,097 - $15,228
Ford Taurus
2015
2016
2017
$11,573 - $15,424
$12,099 - $16,082
$13,191 - $17,332
Buick Regal
2014
2015
$12,107 - $14,418
$13,885 - $16,312
Chrysler 300
2013
2014
$12,812 - $15,149
$13,680 - $15,909
Ford Escape
2015
2016
$11,135 - $13,584
$12,566 - $15,137
Dodge Journey
2015
2016
$12,204 - $14,191
$13,808 - $15,903
Toyota Highlander
2011
2012
$12,329 - $14,442
$14,848 - $17,017
Ford Edge
2014
2015
$12,360 - $14,365
$14,858 - $17,011
Ford Explorer
2013
2014
$12,164 - $15,093
$14,134 - $17,275
Chevrolet Traverse
2013
2014
$11,814 - $13,787
$14,195 - $16,310
Dodge Grand Caravan
2015
2016
$11,863 - $15,840
$13,437 - $17,638
Chrysler Town & Country
2015
$13,237 - $15,996
