Autotrader Names Top 10 CPOs for 2019
Autotrader editors have listed the top 10 mass-market and luxury certified pre-owned units available to used-car buyers this year.

The 2018 Subaru Outback is one of 20 mass-market and highline models included on Autotrader’s lists of the top 10 “must-have” CPOs for 2019.
Photo courtesy Subaru of America
ATLANTA — Autotrader editors named the 10 Best CPO Cars for 2019 and the 10 Best CPO Luxury Cars for 2019. The honors are based on price, factory warranty coverage, and standard and available features. CPO sales hit a record 2.7 million units in 2018, proving shoppers want the benefits of a new-car purchase without the price, according to Executive Editor Brian Moody.
“As more features are added to today’s vehicles, new-car prices continue to rise, with even ‘affordable’ models costing as much as $35,000 or $40,000,” Moody said. “Our list of ‘good as new’ vehicles can bring the car a consumer wants into the price range they want to pay. These CPO vehicles are thoroughly inspected, covered by warranties and offer the latest designs, making it difficult to even tell the difference between their new car counterparts.”
Unranked and listed in alphabetical order, Autotrader’s selections are:
10 Best CPO Cars for 2019:
2015–’18 Chevrolet Tahoe
2016–’18 Honda Civic
2016–’18 Hyundai Sonata
2013–’17 Jeep Wrangler
2016–’18 Mazda6
2014–’18 Nissan Rogue
2015–’18 Ram 1500
2015–’18 Subaru Outback
2016–’18 Toyota Tacoma
2014–’18 Toyota Tundra
10 Best Luxury CPO Cars for 2019:
2014–’18 Acura MDX
2015–’18 Cadillac Escalade
2017–’18 Chrysler Pacifica
2014–’18 Infiniti QX60
2017–’18 Jaguar F-Pace
2014–’18 Jaguar F-Type
2014–’18 Kia Cadenza
2015–’18 Lexus RC
2015–’18 Porsche Macan
2016–’18 Volvo XC90
Editors capped the budget for nonluxury and luxury vehicles at $40,000 and $65,000, respectively, with many of the models listed available for far less. All included vehicles also offer current design language and a desirable, manufacturer-backed CPO warranty for up to 100,000 miles, editors noted.
Originally posted on Auto Dealer Today
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