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Autotrader Lists Top 10 CPOs for 2018

To narrow down the list of used cars with many of the perks of a new model, Autotrader’s editors named the 10 Must-Shop Certified Pre-Owned Cars and 10 Must-Shop Certified Pre-Owned Luxury Cars for 2018 that they consider to be “good as new.”

by Staff
February 1, 2018
Autotrader Lists Top 10 CPOs for 2018

Photo of 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe courtesy of GM.

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Photo of 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe courtesy of GM.

Shoppers interested in a new car might be disappointed to discover that many new models are beyond their budget, especially as you add options and extras for comfort, safety and convenience. A used car seems like the next best option; however, consumers could be turned off by potentially high maintenance and repair costs associated with used vehicles.

To narrow down the list of used cars with many of the perks of a new model, Autotrader’s editors named the 10 Must-Shop Certified Pre-Owned Cars and 10 Must-Shop Certified Pre-Owned Luxury Cars for 2018 that they consider to be “good as new.”

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Autotrader’s Top 10 CPO Cars for 2018

  • 2015–’17 Chevrolet Tahoe

  • 2015–’17 Ford Edge

  • 2015–’17 GMC Yukon

  • 2015–’17 Honda Fit

  • 2016–’17 Hyundai Tucson

  • 2016–’17 Kia Sorento

  • 2014–’17 Mazda6

  • 2014–’17 Nissan Rogue

  • 2014–’17 Subaru Forester

  • 2014–’17 Toyota Tundra

Autotrader’s Top 10 CPO Luxury Cars for 2018

  • 2014–’17 Acura MDX

  • 2015–’17 Audi A3

  • 2015–’17 Cadillac ATS

  • 2014–’17 Infiniti QX60

  • 2017 Jaguar F-Pace

  • 2015–’17 Kia K900

  • 2015–’17 Lexus RC

  • 2015–’17 Lincoln MKC

  • 2014–’17 Range Rover Sport

  • 2016–’17 Volvo XC90

Editors capped the budget for the 10 Must-Shop CPO Cars at $40,000, and $65,000 for the 10 Must-Shop CPO Luxury Cars, with many of the models listed available for a lot less. All included vehicles also offer the latest design, and a desirable, manufacturer-backed CPO warranty for up to 100,000 miles. The vehicles on the non-luxury list have an overall NHTSA safety rating of four stars or more (out of a possible five stars).

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“This list of ‘good as new’ models offer the latest design, meaning your friends and neighbors will think you bought a brand-new model, even though you saved money on a certified pre-owned car,” said Brian Moody, executive editor for Autotrader. “Aside from being affordable, each car on the list includes a desirable, manufacturer-backed warranty, which means these selections come without many of the traditional costs (or fears) associated with a typical used car.”

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