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5 Most Affordable & Safest Used Cars

Buying a Used Car? Take a look at these 5 Most Affordable and Safest Used Cars

As a car buyer, there are numerous factors you will look at before making a decision. The looks and performance of a car are important when you are considering a dream car, but so is safety.

How your car handles itself on the road, what protection it offers you in case of an accident, and the measures put in place to prevent you from having one in the first place are all factors you should look into when buying a used car.

Whether you are a first-time buyer or an experienced one, you should know a few of the safest used cars you can get on the market. Here are five of them.

Top 5 Safest Used Cars

Chevrolet Malibu

The Chevy Malibu has always been a solid seller for GM because of its numbers on safety charts across the board. If you are looking for a safe used car with a flair, the sedan (not the coupe) is a great choice for you.

The 2009 and 2016 Chevy Malibu are among the best models in this line with their nonturbo option and passenger protection features. Used models go for $8,000 on average, though they can range between $5,000 and $20,000.

Honda Accord (2008+)

For between $6,000 and $25,000, car buyers can get a decent used Honda Accord. The Accord is a great choice for a second-hand car because not only does the four-door sedan have perfect safety statistics for 2013 version moving forward, it also commands its share of stares on the road.

Mitsubishi Outlander (2011+)

Easy on the eyes, easy to drive and to park, this Japan-made vehicle is a dream come true for many car buyers. The Outlander is a bit small for an SUV, but it holds its own surprisingly well against larger cars in crash tests.

Another thing this car has going for it in the safety department is its ability to evenly distribute power during acceleration. With its All-Wheel Control, the Mitsubishi Outlander provides great traction no matter what road you are driving on, making it a convenient option for buyers looking for affordable, safe compacts. A used Outlander usually goes for about $9,000.

Subaru Forester (2009+)

Subaru has had a reputation for safety going as far back as twenty years, which is why at least one of their vehicles had to show up on this list. The Subaru Forester is an all-wheel-drive compact with electronic stability control, a balanced footprint and a nonturbo option that make for impressive safety numbers. Earlier on in 2018, car information site Consumer Reports declared it one of the best cars for teens owing to its safety and reliability.

Mazda CX-5

The Mazda CX-5 is sleek and powerful, and just big enough to offer considerable passenger protection in case of impact. This sensationally agile car also has great handling. It is, however, a bit on the pricier side, with a used model having a starting point of $15,000.

So, there you have it. A list of the safest used cars currently on the market.