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The best used luxury small cars under $15k based on a data-driven analysis of each vehicle's reliability, resale value and safety.
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The best used luxury small car under $15,000 is the 2015 Audi A4 based on our analysis of 12 million vehicles to assess their reliability, resale value and safety. The 2015 Audi A4 has an average price of $14,979 with an overall iSeeCars score of 8.7. Behind the A4 is the 2015 Volvo S60 with average used car price of $14,032 and iSeeCars score of 8.6. The number 3 best used luxury small car under $15,000 is the 2015 Acura ILX at $14,936 average price and 8.6 iSeeCars rating. For this analysis, iSeeCars looked at used luxury small cars under $15k that are 1 to 10 years old to determine the latest model year vehicles that are within the price range of $10,000 to $15,000.
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Which luxury small car under $15k is the best?
- Audi A4
- Volvo S60
- Acura ILX
- BMW 3 Series
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The best used luxury small car under $15,000 is the 2015 Audi A4 based on our analysis of 12 million vehicles to assess their reliability, resale value and safety. The 2015 Audi A4 has an average price of $14,979 with an overall iSeeCars score of 8.7. Behind the A4 is the 2015 Volvo S60 with average used car price of $14,032 and iSeeCars score of 8.6. The number 3 best used luxury small car under $15,000 is the 2015 Acura ILX at $14,936 average price and 8.6 iSeeCars rating. For this analysis, iSeeCars looked at used luxury small cars under $15k that are 1 to 10 years old to determine the latest model year vehicles that are within the price range of $10,000 to $15,000.
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1. 2015 Audi A4
#1 of 21 Best German Luxury Small Cars #1 of 15 Best German Luxury Compact Cars #3 of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars
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iSeeCars Score: 8.687035 / 10 - Average Used Car Price: 14979.345261
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association See how we rank these cars 
iSEECARS SCORE 
- Reliability 8.698115 / 10
- Value Retention 7.36299 / 10
- Safety 10 / 10
Average Used Car Prices by Model Year
2014 Audi A4: 13736.08076
2015 Audi A4: 14979.345261
2016 Audi A4: 16822.398801
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2. 2015 Volvo S60
#1 of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars for Towing #1 of 30 Best Luxury Compact Cars for Towing #4 of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars
- iSeeCars Score: 8.642077 / 10
- Average Used Car Price: 14032.262774
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association See how we rank these cars iSEECARS SCORE
- Reliability 8.63185 / 10
- Value Retention 7.294381 / 10
- Safety 10 / 10
Average Used Car Prices by Model Year
2014 Volvo S60: 12022.458549
2015 Volvo S60: 14032.262774
2016 Volvo S60: 16282.53816
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Last new model year: 2022
3. 2015 Acura ILX
#3 of 8 Best Japanese Luxury Compact Cars #3 of 8 Best Japanese Luxury Small Cars #5 of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars
- iSeeCars Score: 8.552372 / 10
- Average Used Car Price: 14935.846154
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association See how we rank these cars iSEECARS SCORE
- Reliability 7.7 / 10
- Value Retention 7.957117 / 10
- Safety 10 / 10
Average Used Car Prices by Model Year
2014 Acura ILX: 13857.312217
2015 Acura ILX: 14935.846154
2016 Acura ILX: 16701.876095
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4. 2014 BMW 3 Series
#2 of 21 Best German Luxury Small Cars #2 of 15 Best German Luxury Compact Cars #6 of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars
- iSeeCars Score: 8.550458 / 10
- Average Used Car Price: 14199.163669
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association See how we rank these cars iSEECARS SCORE
- Reliability 8.358429 / 10
- Value Retention 7.292946 / 10
- Safety 10 / 10
Average Used Car Prices by Model Year
2013 BMW 3 Series: 12998.276525
2014 BMW 3 Series: 14199.163669
2015 BMW 3 Series: 15759.59915
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5. 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
#2 of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars for Tall People #2 of 30 Best Luxury Compact Cars for Tall People #3 of 21 Best German Luxury Small Cars
- iSeeCars Score: 8.544087 / 10
- Average Used Car Price: 13784.012041
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association See how we rank these cars iSEECARS SCORE
- Reliability 8.171991 / 10
- Value Retention 7.46027 / 10
- Safety 10 / 10
Average Used Car Prices by Model Year
2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: 12771.155621
2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: 13784.012041
2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: 18579.217682
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How We Rank These Cars
iSeeCars Best Used Cars Under $15k Rankings are calculated based on the latest research by our data science team and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
We analyze data from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with the NHTSA's Safety Ratings to give you an unbiased guide to the best vehicles in each segment.
After being evaluated, vehicles with the highest average scores earn a spot in the iSeeCars Best Car Rankings. (No final score is given to vehicles missing a score in any of the categories, but scores for other categories are still shown.)
Vehicles are scored in three categories:
Reliability | 33.3%
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention | 33.3%
The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.
Safety | 33.3%
The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
