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We collected a variety of used vehicles that can meet different needs and tastes — be it a car, truck, SUV or minivan — for a $15,000 budget.
By Cars.com Editors
March 31, 2025

Cars.com scoured its current vehicle listings and found the best vehicles in different types and sizes with median list prices of around $10,000.
By Cars.com Editors
March 21, 2025

Acura’s first subcompact SUV is only a few tweaks away from being right on the money with sharp looks, above-average dynamic character and a handsome interior.

By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief

With the only other change for 2025 being a slightly larger battery pack for the dual-motor variant, the former XC40 Recharge just adds to everything we already liked about it.
By Jared Gall
March 3, 2025

With a base price of $41,945 (including destination), the 2025 Volvo XC40 remains a charming, well-rounded small SUV.
By Jared Gall
January 30, 2025

The redesigned 2025 Mini Cooper S Hardtop 2-Door leans all the way into its quirkiness — for better and worse — but if that’s not your style, you might find its personality grating.

By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA sees minor updates for the new model year, while the performance-focused AMG GLA35 is unchanged.
By Vaishali Prayag
January 9, 2025

After adding more standard equipment for the 2024 model year, the Venue is largely unchanged for 2025, and the starting price only creeps up $100.
By Jared Gall
December 2, 2024

The Honda HR-V subcompact SUV carries over virtually unchanged for 2025 save for an across-the-line price increase.
By Damon Bell
November 22, 2024

Read on for four things we like about the 2024 Nissan Versa and three things we don't.
By Jim Travers
November 22, 2024