Best and worst used cars according to Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports has just compiled the best and worst used cars and trucks to buy from the 2004-2013 model years (prices in US dollars).

Best used cars under $10,000
Compact cars

• Toyota Prius (2004-2007)
• Scion xB (2004-2006)
• Pontiac Vibe (2005-2008)
• Toyota Matrix (2005-2007)

Sedans

• Hyundai Sonata (2007-2008)
• Acura TSX (2004)

SUVs

• Toyota Highlander V6 (2004)
• Mitsubishi Outlander (2007)

Best used cars from $10,000-$15,000
Compact cars

• Honda Fit (2001-2013)
• Kia Soul (2010-2011)

Sedans

• Mazda3 (2009-2012)
• Infiniti G35 (2006-2007)

SUVs

• Acura MDX (2004-2006)
• Toyota RAV4 (2006-2008)
• Honda CR-V (2005-2008)

Best used cars from $15,000-$20,000
Compact cars

• Hyundai Elantra (2012-2013)
• Subaru Impreza (2011-2013)

Sedans

• Toyota Camry (2011-2012)
• Toyota Camry Hybrid (2010-2011)
• Acura TL (2008)

SUVs

• Lexus RX (2006-2007)
• Subaru Forester (2009-2010, non-turbo models)

Best used cars from $20,000-$25,000
Sedans

• Toyota Avalon (2011)
• Lexus LS (2006)
• Lincoln MKZ (2011-2012)
• Ford Fusion Hybrid (2012)

SUVs

• Toyota Highlander Hybrid (2008-2009)
• Honda Pilot (2009-2010)

Worst used cars (in alphabetical order)

• BMW X5 (6-cyl.)
• Chevrolet Cruze (1.8L)
• Chevrolet Impala
• Chevrolet Uplander
• Chrysler PT Cruiser (non-turbo)
• Chrysler Town & Country
• Dodge Caravan
• Dodge Grand Caravan
• Dodge Journey
• Ford Explorer (V6)
• Ford F-250 and F-350 (diesel)
• Ford Fiesta
• Ford Flex (3.5L EcoBoost)
• GMC Acadia
• Lincoln MKT (EcoBoost)
• Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
• MINI Cooper S
• MINI Countryman
• Saturn Outlook
• Saturn Relay
• Volkswagen Beetle and New Beetle
• Volkswagen Touareg

Source: consumerreports.org