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A late-model used car can be one of the best values you'll find when buying a car. With relatively low mileage, modern safety and convenience features, and usually a much lower price than similar new vehicles, these used cars are in the sweet spot of auto deals.
We've scoured through the used car options and put together this list of best deals on 2006-2010 vehicles in ten categories. Each of the vehicles featured are models recommended by Consumer Reports. In making these selections, we focused on models that show the greatest depreciation from their original retail price and their current value, then culled the list to just those vehicles that meet our stringent criteria to be Recommended, including good performance in our tests, average or above safety scores, and average or better reliability. For some car types, this may mean limited diversity in the recommendations, though in all cases, we have focused on balancing the quality of the deal and that of the vehicle.
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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
Current price from the dealer $18,075 (original MSRP: $22,995)
The Hyundai Santa Fe is quiet, comfortable, and refined. Handling is responsive and secure, and the 3.3-liter V6 is powerful and smooth. However, this engine only returned 18 mpg overall. The interior is versatile with simple controls and impressive fit and finish. However, the optional third-row seat isn't tolerable for an adult, even for a short trip. The cushion is low and there is very little leg room.
All current deals
| Vehicle | Mileage | MSRP When New | Buying From Dealer Avg Price | Drop In Retail Value vs. MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small cars | ||||
| 2006 Honda Civic DX | 75,000 | $15,560 | $9,425 | 39% |
| 2007 Mazda3i | 66,000 | $14,795 | $12,100 | 18% |
| 2008 Honda Fit Base Hbk | 51,000 | $14,750 | $12,175 | 17% |
| 2009 Subaru Impreza Base Wgn 2.5 | 40,000 | $18,995 | $16,700 | 12% |
| 2010 Suzuki SX4 Base Hbk AWD | 22,000 | $17,999 | $15,100 | 16% |
| Family cars | ||||
| 2006 Ford Fusion FWD | 75,000 | $17,145 | $8,625 | 50% |
| 2007 Honda Accord EX Cpe | 66,000 | $25,150 | $14,500 | 42% |
| 2008 Toyota Camry LE | 51,000 | $21,075 | $14,750 | 30% |
| 2009 Mazda6i | 40,000 | $21,150 | $15,525 | 27% |
| 2010 Nissan Altima Base | 22,000 | $19,900 | $17,125 | 14% |
| Small SUVs | ||||
| 2006 Honda CR-VEX | 75,000 | $23,750 | $15,575 | 34% |
| 2007 Hyundai Tucson GLS | 66,000 | $18,495 | $12,550 | 32% |
| 2008 Acura RDX Turbo | 51,000 | $33,195 | $23,700 | 29% |
| 2009 Nissan Rogue S | 40,000 | $21,420 | $17,725 | 17% |
| Midsized SUVs | ||||
| 2006 Acura MDX Base | 75,000 | $37,125 | $19,950 | 46% |
| 2007 Honda Pilot EX | 66,000 | $30,945 | $18,900 | 39% |
| 2008 Infiniti FX35 | 51,000 | $39,550 | $26,950 | 32% |
| 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS | 40,000 | $22,995 | $18,075 | 21% |
| 2010 Toyota Highlander Base | 22,000 | $25,855 | $24,425 | 6% |
| Small wagons | ||||
| 2006 Pontiac Vibe Base | 75,000 | $16,430 | $9,050 | 45% |
| 2007 Toyota Matrix Base | 66,000 | $16,210 | $11,250 | 31% |
| 2008 Toyota Matrix XR | 51,000 | $17,820 | $13,325 | 25% |
| 2009 Pontiac Vibe Base | 40,000 | $20,475 | $14,350 | 30% |
| 2010 Toyota Matrix Base | 22,000 | $17,510 | $16,700 | 5% |
| Upscale cars | ||||
| 2006 Acura TL | 75,000 | $33,325 | $16,625 | 50% |
| 2007 Infiniti G35 | 66,000 | $33,450 | $22,300 | 33% |
| 2008 Volvo S60 Base Turbo light pressure | 51,000 | $32,735 | $18,875 | 42% |
| 2009 Lexus ES 350 Luxury | 40,000 | $34,470 | $28,575 | 17% |
| 2010 Lincoln MKZ | 22,000 | $36,005 | $26,775 | 26% |
| Luxury cars | ||||
| 2006 Acura RL w/Nav | 75,000 | $49,300 | $18,725 | 62% |
| 2007 Infiniti M35 Base | 66,000 | $44,550 | $24,725 | 45% |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz E Class E350 | 51,000 | $52,700 | $31,200 | 41% |
| 2009 Infiniti M35 | 40,000 | $45,800 | $30,000 | 34% |
| 2010 Lexus LS 460 | 22,000 | $68,205 | $58,900 | 14% |
| Minivans | ||||
| 2006 Toyota Sienna LE | 75,000 | $25,430 | $14,200 | 44% |
| 2007 Toyota Sienna Ltd | 66,000 | $35,465 | $22,750 | 36% |
| 2008 Toyota Sienna Ltd | 51,000 | $35,465 | $26,600 | 25% |
| 2009 Toyota Sienna CE | 40,000 | $24,540 | $19,825 | 19% |
| 2010 Toyota Sienna CE | 22,000 | $24,540 | $23,000 | 6% |
| Pickups | ||||
| 2006 Honda Ridgeline RT Crew Cab | 75,000 | $27,700 | $15,825 | 43% |
| 2007 Toyota Tacoma Base Reg Cab | 66,000 | $18,125 | $15,700 | 13% |
| 2008 Toyota Tundra Base Crew Max | 51,000 | $32,035 | $22,800 | 29% |
| 2009 Honda Ridgeline RT Crew Cab | 40,000 | $28,200 | $23,050 | 18% |
| 2010 Toyota Tundra Base Reg Cab | 22,000 | $28,705 | $20,750 | 28% |
| Sporty cars | ||||
| 2006 Acura RSX Base | 75,000 | $21,225 | $12,425 | 41% |
| 2007 BMW Z4 Base 3.0si | 66,000 | $40,400 | $26,350 | 35% |
| 2008 Porsche Boxster Base | 51,000 | $45,800 | $34,100 | 26% |
| 2009 Ford Mustang Base | 40,000 | $20,430 | $17,025 | 17% |
| 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 22,000 | $22,810 | $21,875 | 4% |
| Coupes | ||||
| 2006 Toyota Camry SolaraSE | 75,000 | $20,360 | $10,550 | 48% |
| 2008 Scion tC Base | 51,000 | $17,800 | $13,700 | 23% |
| 2008 Volvo C70T5 Turbo | 51,000 | $39,240 | $25,425 | 35% |
| Convertibles | ||||
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 75,000 | $23,940 | $12,675 | 47% |
| 2009 Ford Mustang | 40,000 | $25,255 | $18,425 | 27% |
