7 new and used cars you can get for under $20,000
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Each week, Boston.com profiles several cars that consumers can find for below a certain price point in an effort to help you find your dream car faster. The cars listed here include new and used models and consider current financial incentives, and the prices are either starting MSRPs for newer vehicles or Kelley Blue Book’s Fair Purchase Price for used vehicles.
2016 Dodge Dart
2016 Dodge Dart
Starting MSRP: $16,995
Why it’s worth the price: The Dodge Dart offers a smooth ride, a fun driving experience, and excellent handling. It offers a very attractive interior that features top-level materials and is available in nine colors. A more powerful 1.4-liter turbocharged engine is recommended—horsepower can range from 160 to 184 depending on the engine option. The base Dart gets an EPA-estimated 25 mpg city / 36 mpg highway.
Current incentives: Dart is offering a cash allowance that ranges from $2,000 to $3,500, depending on the trim. Contact your local Dodge dealership for more information.
2012 Lexus ES
2012 Lexus ES.
KBB.com Fair Purchase Price: $19,807
Why it’s worth the price: The 2012 Lexus ES comes with a powerful V6 engine and offers a pleasant ride, strong brakes, leather seats, and lots of trunk space. Safety features include lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, night vision, daytime running lights, and electronic stability control. It has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 19 mpg city / 28 mpg highway.
Current incentives: Kelley Blue Book researchers indicate a 2012 Lexus ES in good or better condition (meaning it has no significant mechanical issues but may require some body work) can range from as little as $18,335 to as much as $21,278 and has a typical mileage of about 64,000. Search local used car dealerships to find one.
2016 Honda Fit
2016 Honda Fit.
Base MSRP: $15,890
Why it’s worth the price: Earlier this year, the Honda Fit was named a Best Overall Value winner by IntelliChoice because it offers a lower cost of ownership during a five-year period than the competition. The Fit offers a decent amount of space for a subcompact, a strong fuel economy of 33 mpg city / 41 mpg highway, 52.7 cubic feet of cargo space, and is a great pick for driving around the city.
Current incentives: Honda is currently offering to lease a Fit CVT LX for $149 per month for 36 months with $2,199 due at signing. Qualified buyers can get 0.9 percent APR for 24 to 36 months or 1.9 percent APR for 37 to 60 months. Contact your local Honda dealership for more information.
2012 Acura TL
2012 Acura TL.
KBB.com Fair Purchase Price: $17,078
Why it’s worth the price: The 2012 Acura TL has an attractive interior, a comfortable ride, and comes standard with a 3.5-liter V6 engine and front-wheel drive. A 3.7-liter V6 with all-wheel drive is also available. It has an average fuel economy of 20 mpg city / 29 mpg highway and was named a Top Safety Pick by IIHS.
Current incentives: Kelley Blue Book researchers indicate a 2012 Acura TL in good or better condition can range from as little as $14,959 to as much as $19,196 and has a typical mileage of about 70,000. Search local used car dealerships to find one.
2017 Hyundai Elantra
2017 Hyundai Elantra.
Starting MSRP: $17,150
Why it’s worth the price: The new Elantra offers an attractive aerodynamic design, a spacious and comfortable interior, and is a fun drive. It offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. When equipped with available safety features like forward collision warning and emergency autonomous braking, the Elantra is consider a Top Safety Pick+ by the IIHS. The Elantra offers a fuel economy of 29 mpg city / 38 mpg highway.
Current incentives: Hyundai is currently offering no payments until 2017 with 0.9 percent APR for up to 60 months and $1,500 cash back. Contact your local Hyundai dealership for more information.
2015 Chevrolet Trax
2015 Chevrolet Trax.
KBB.com Fair Purchase Price: $15,192
Why it’s worth the price: The Trax was named a Top Safety Pick by IIHS in 2015. It has several attractive tech features, including a built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot that can connect up to seven devices, and comes standard with a rearview camera and Siri Eyes Free, which allows voice control of an Apple iPhone’s iOS function.
Current incentives: Kelley Blue Book researchers indicate a 2015 Chevrolet Trax in good or better condition can range from as little as $13,887 to as much as $16,496 and has a typical mileage of about 29,000. Search local used car dealerships to find one.
2016 Jeep Renegade
2016 Jeep Renegade.
Starting MSRP: $17,995
Why it’s worth the price: The Renegade is a fun-to-drive subcompact SUV and a great choice for consumers who are looking for some off-road fun. It has a towing capacity of up to 2,000 pounds, in case there’s something heavy you need to haul behind you. But please note: The Renegade offers a fuel economy of 24 mpg city / 31 mpg highway, which is lower than average.
Current incentives: Jeep is offering several incentives for the Renegade. Consumers can lease the Renegade for $179 per month for 36 months, with $2,999 due at signing; get zero percent APR for 60 months and a $2,000 cash allowance; or up to $2,500 cash allowance. Contact your local Jeep dealership for more information.
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