iSeeCars.com - the online automotive search engine and research website - analyzed data from over 2 million used vehicles to identify which models had the longest lifespan. They then compared those models with their current used car values to determine which ones represented the best value for money. This allowed them to compile a list of 10-year-old vehicles that offered the most bang for your buck, in terms of price per remaining 1,000 miles of lifespan.
Best Cars for the Money, 10-year-old Used Cars
| Model | Price per 1k Miles | Avg Price | Remaining Lifespan (miles) | Remaining Lifespan (%) | Potential Lifespan (miles) |
| Chevrolet Impala | $87 | $9,706 | 111,996 | 48.6% | 230,343 |
| Toyota Prius | $107 | $13,878 | 129,466 | 51.7% | 250,601 |
| Honda Civic (coupe) | $108 | $12,673 | 117,819 | 52.1% | 226,120 |
| Kia Sedona | $110 | $9,640 | 87,747 | 42.1% | 208,615 |
| Toyota Avalon | $111 | $15,818 | 143,056 | 58.2% | 245,710 |
| Honda Fit | $112 | $12,347 | 110,333 | 53.2% | 207,231 |
| Honda Accord | $118 | $13,437 | 113,584 | 50.2% | 226,168 |
| Ford Fusion | $119 | $10,079 | 84,590 | 42.1% | 201,071 |
| Dodge Grand Caravan | $120 | $10,354 | 86,292 | 41.2% | 209,350 |
| Toyota Camry Hybrid | $123 | $14,360 | 116,903 | 50.7% | 230,547 |
| Mazda Mazda6 | $124 | $9,559 | 77,253 | 38.0% | 203,154 |
| Toyota Camry | $129 | $13,785 | 106,682 | 47.8% | 223,249 |
| Toyota Corolla | $130 | $12,658 | 97,621 | 47.8% | 204,266 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | $131 | $11,981 | 91,525 | 44.3% | 206,398 |
| Honda Civic (sedan) | $134 | $12,784 | 95,596 | 46.6% | 205,335 |
| Nissan Maxima | $136 | $11,398 | 83,709 | 41.4% | 202,151 |
| Honda Odyssey | $138 | $14,790 | 106,879 | 45.3% | 235,852 |
| Ford Expedition | $143 | $15,584 | 108,762 | 44.5% | 244,682 |
| Honda Ridgeline | $145 | $18,725 | 129,513 | 52.1% | 248,669 |
| Toyota Sienna | $145 | $16,289 | 112,578 | 47.0% | 239,607 |
| Average for All 10-Year-Old Cars | $157 | $15,902 | 101,571 | 45.5% | 223,402 |
"Although used car pricing is slowly dropping, it remains near record levels, putting a serious financial pinch on first-time buyers or used car shoppers needing to replace their current vehicle. And new vehicle pricing is simply unrealistic for many consumers," said Karl Brauer, Executive Analyst for iSeeCars.com. "But we now know shoppers can buy a 10-year-old car that costs substantially less than 1-5 year-old used models, yet these vehicles still have 80,000 or more miles of life left in them," continued Brauer. "Some, like the Toyota Prius, Toyota Avalon, and Honda Ridgeline, have more than 125,000 miles to go. And all of these top 20 cars provide a potential lifespan above 200,000 miles."
Source: iSeeCars