Good as New: Autotrader Lists Top 10 CPOs for 2018
Autotrader has listed the top 10 certified pre-owned models for new-car buyers on a budget.


The 2015–’17 Chevrolet Tahoe is at the top of Autotrader’s list of the top 10 certified pre-owned models for 2018. Photo courtesy General Motors Co.
ATLANTA — 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.”
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).
“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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