A used hybrid is a great place to start if you’re in the market for a killer deal. Efficient, practical, and well suited to the rigors of daily driving, hybrids balance high-tech drivetrains with affordability, making them suitable for a wide range of drivers. Buying a used hybrid means you save on the initial depreciation, allowing you to afford more car than you would buying new.
Here are 10 of the best used hybrids for less than $20,000.
1. 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid
The 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid might not be the first hybrid you think of from Toyota, but it’s an excellent all-arounder that’s also efficient. If you’re looking for a sedan that gets up to 40 mpg combined, with great crash-test scores, a solid record for reliability, and available driver-assist and advanced safety systems, the Camry Hybrid is a solid pick, especially in nicely equipped XLE trim, which should be available on our $20,000 budget.
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2. 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid
The 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid combines the strengths of a segment-leading sedan with the efficiency of a hybrid. Thanks to updates to the hybrid system, it achieves fuel economy of 48 mpg combined, an improvement over the previous year. Reliable, comfortable, and well equipped even in base form, the Accord Hybrid is especially nice in leather-upholstered EX-L trim.
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3. 2018 Toyota Prius
The 2018 Toyota Prius is perhaps the most obvious choice on this list, thanks to its status as a byword for hybrids in general. The Prius is also the benchmark for the hybrid segment, blending an incredible balance of value, efficiency, and daily utility. The Prius’s 52-mpg combined rating (56 mpg in Prius Eco form) also makes it one of the most efficient on this list.
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4. 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid has the benefit of being several years newer than most of the other cars on this list. That means it has more up-to-date infotainment technology, as well as a high-tech hybrid drivetrain rated for 58 mpg combined in Ioniq Blue form. Bonus: It gets Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and lifetime battery coverage.
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5. 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
This SUV is one of the most popular in America in its non-hybrid form, and the 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid only builds on the standard model’s strengths. The hybrid drivetrain boosts fuel economy (to 32 mpg combined), includes standard all-wheel drive (AWD), and raises maximum towing capacity by 250 pounds.
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6. 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid
The 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid is a less obvious, newer alternative to the Camry and Accord hybrids. It provides a spacious, comfortable cabin, lots of equipment even at the entry level, an excellent warranty, and 41 mpg combined. Look for EX models equipped with the Technology package on our budget.
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7. 2016 Lexus ES 300h
A luxury hybrid on a budget? Yes, it’s possible — the 2016 Lexus ES 300h proves it. Rated for 40 mpg combined, the ES 300h also gets all of the material, design, and feature excellence you expect from a Lexus, making this one of the most opulent options for efficient commuting on our list. If you like the efficiency and features but not the Lexus badge, consider the nearly identical but one-year-newer 2017 Toyota Avalon Hybrid.
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8. 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid
Sleek and stylish in a way that doesn’t make you think “hybrid,” the 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid is an excellent option for those who appreciate a good value, as there’s plenty of standard equipment, lots of upgrade paths, and a fuel economy rating of 42 mpg combined. On our budget, the well-equipped Titanium trim should be within reach.
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9. 2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
If you’re looking for a family vehicle that has plenty of room for people and things as well as good fuel economy, the 2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid could be a good fit. The high-spec Limited trim should be within reach of our budget, offering features like a panoramic moonroof, heated steering wheel, and heated second-row captain’s chairs. The 2016 Highlander Hybrid gets 28 mpg combined with standard all-wheel drive.
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10. 2021 Kia Niro
Tied for the newest vehicle on our list with the Ioniq Hybrid, the 2021 Kia Niro, like the Toyota Prius, is a hybrid by default. Unlike the Prius, the Niro splits the difference between a wagon, a hatchback, and a compact SUV, which makes for a practical cabin with good cargo space despite the small footprint. The Niro is efficient, too, at 49 mpg combined, or 50 mpg in FE trim.
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10 Best Used Hybrids Under $20,000
- 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid
- 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid
- 2018 Toyota Prius
- 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
- 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
- 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid
- 2016 Lexus ES 300h
- 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid
- 2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
- 2021 Kia Niro
