Used Midsize Cars under $15K

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2009 Ford Fusion

The 2009 Ford Fusion’s sporty handling, spacious interior and outstanding safety and reliability scores make it a great used car. Read full review »

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Used Car Scores
Overall:8.8
Critics' Rating:8.9
Performance:7.9
Interior:8.6
Operating Cost:7.3
Safety:9.7
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2010 Hyundai Sonata

Auto critics agreed that if you can get past the 2010 Hyundai Sonata’s bland styling, it’s a solid used midsize car. The Sonata’s good safety ratings, large ... Read full review »

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Overall:8.7
Critics' Rating:8.7
Performance:7.6
Interior:8.3
Operating Cost:8.0
Safety:9.4
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2009 Toyota Prius

If you’re shopping for a used car that gets exceptional fuel economy, the 2009 Toyota Prius should be on your list. With an outstanding reliability rating and ... Read full review »

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Overall:8.6
Critics' Rating:9.1
Performance:7.4
Interior:7.4
Operating Cost:8.5
Safety:8.1
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2009 Toyota Camry

With its solid reliability rating, spacious interior and satisfying performance, it’s no surprise that we named the ... Read full review »

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Used Car Scores
Overall:8.4
Critics' Rating:9.1
Performance:7.6
Interior:8.6
Operating Cost:7.9
Safety:8.6
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2010 Mazda Mazda6

The 2010 Mazda6 stands out from a sea of bland-looking midsize cars with its sleek, bold styling. This Mazda was also regarded as one of the best-handling ... Read full review »

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Used Car Scores
Overall:8.3
Critics' Rating:9.2
Performance:8.7
Interior:8.4
Operating Cost:7.7
Safety:9.0
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2009 Mercury Milan

Thanks to its excellent safety and reliability ratings, engaging handling and available all-wheel drive, the 2009 Mercury Milan is a great used car. The Milan is also ... Read full review »

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Used Car Scores
Overall:8.3
Critics' Rating:8.4
Performance:7.4
Interior:7.7
Operating Cost:7.3
Safety:9.7
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2010 Chevrolet Malibu

High safety scores, a roomy cabin and good fuel economy ratings make the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu an ideal used midsize car for a number of shoppers. However, ... Read full review »

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Used Car Scores
Overall:8.3
Critics' Rating:9.4
Performance:7.9
Interior:8.4
Operating Cost:7.9
Safety:9.6
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2009 Chevrolet Malibu

The 2009 Chevrolet Malibu is a great family sedan, thanks to its spacious interior and trunk, as well as competitive fuel economy ratings. However, its reliability and ... Read full review »

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Used Car Scores
Overall:8.2
Critics' Rating:9.4
Performance:7.9
Interior:8.4
Operating Cost:7.9
Safety:8.6
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2011 Suzuki Kizashi

The 2011 Suzuki Kizashi is often overlooked in its class, but reviewers agreed that it has a lot to offer, including an upscale interior, available all-wheel drive, ... Read full review »

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Used Car Scores
Overall:8.1
Critics' Rating:8.9
Performance:8.7
Interior:8.3
Operating Cost:7.8
Safety:9.5
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2010 Suzuki Kizashi

The Suzuki Kizashi made its debut in 2010, and most test drivers liked its sporty performance, available all-wheel drive and dynamic handling. While those qualities led some ... Read full review »

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Used Car Scores
Overall:8.1
Critics' Rating:8.8
Performance:8.8
Interior:8.4
Operating Cost:7.9
Safety:9.6
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2010 Kia Optima

The 2010 Kia Optima offers a roomy interior and good safety ratings, but reviewers agreed that it lacks the character and style that many of its competitors ... Read full review »

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Used Car Scores
Overall:8.1
Critics' Rating:8.7
Performance:8.2
Interior:7.9
Operating Cost:8.0
Safety:9.6
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2009 Hyundai Sonata

The 2009 Hyundai Sonata is a good used midsize car for many types of buyers, and auto critics agreed that families who are looking for space and ... Read full review »

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Overall:8.0
Critics' Rating:8.8
Performance:7.6
Interior:8.3
Operating Cost:7.8
Safety:9.4
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2009 Kia Optima

Used car shoppers who want a midsize sedan with respectable performance will like the 2009 Kia Optima, but test drivers agreed that it lacks the personality and ... Read full review »

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Overall:8.0
Critics' Rating:8.5
Performance:8.2
Interior:7.7
Operating Cost:7.7
Safety:9.4
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2009 Saturn Aura

If you’re looking for a used midsize car that prioritizes performance over a high-quality cabin, the 2009 Saturn Aura should be on your short list. When it ... Read full review »

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Used Car Scores
Overall:8.0
Critics' Rating:8.8
Performance:8.2
Interior:7.9
Operating Cost:7.9
Safety:8.6
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2009 Mazda Mazda6

When it was new, reviewers agreed that the Mazda6 was one of the sportiest 2009 midsize cars thanks to its outstanding performance. The Mazda6’s bold styling, roomy ... Read full review »

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Overall:7.9
Critics' Rating:9.1
Performance:8.7
Interior:8.4
Operating Cost:7.4
Safety:9.0
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2009 Mitsubishi Galant

The 2009 Mitsubishi Galant has a strong reliability rating, but some competitors offer better fuel economy and safety scores. Reviewers agreed that combined with a run-of-the-mill powertrain ... Read full review »

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Used Car Scores
Overall:7.8
Critics' Rating:7.4
Performance:8.3
Interior:8.3
Operating Cost:7.4
Safety:7.9
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2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid

The 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid has some of the best fuel economy ratings in its class, and its high safety scores should appeal to family-minded shoppers. However, ... Read full review »

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Used Car Scores
Overall:7.7
Critics' Rating:8.3
Performance:7.9
Interior:8.5
Operating Cost:8.2
Safety:9.5
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2009 Saturn Aura Hybrid

The 2009 Saturn Aura Hybrid can’t match the fuel economy of other midsize hybrid cars. Tie-in the Aura Hybrid’s sluggish performance and auto critics agreed that other ... Read full review »

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Overall:7.7
Critics' Rating:8.0
Performance:6.5
Interior:8.3
Operating Cost:8.1
Safety:9.5
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2010 Mitsubishi Galant

The 2010 Mitsubishi Galant has a spacious interior and a good reliability rating, though its unremarkable powertrain and inferior cabin materials put it near the bottom of ... Read full review »

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Used Car Scores
Overall:7.6
Critics' Rating:7.3
Performance:8.0
Interior:7.8
Operating Cost:7.9
Safety:8.4
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2011 Mitsubishi Galant

The 2011 Mitsubishi Galant is a satisfactory commuter car with a roomy cabin and good reliability ratings. The Galant’s subpar powertrain, cheap interior materials and low safety ... Read full review »

Used Listings For Sale:
Used Car Scores
Overall:7.5
Critics' Rating:7.0
Performance:7.9
Interior:7.7
Operating Cost:7.9
Safety:8.5
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