Best Compact SUV’s Under $20,000

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A compact SUV is somewhere between a mid-size SUV and a mini SUV, measuring about 167 inches to 181 inches long. Compact SUV’s began being produced in 1983, with the first model being the 2-door Chevrolet S-10 Blazer. Compact SUV’s generally have great fuel mileage and competitive pricing. Here are a few of the best compact SUV’s that are under $20,000. (MPG- Miles Per Gallon).

Best Compact SUV’s Under $20,000:

2015 Buick Encore – The 2015 Buick Encore is a 5-passenger small crossover SUV that was ranked, by U.S. News & World Report, as the #1 Most Affordable Subcompact SUV and the #1 Best Subcompact SUV Priced Between $15,000 and $20,000. It features a fair market price of $12,732, according to Motor Trend. This vehicle has an MPG of up to 25 in the city and 33 on the highway. The standard safety features include an anti-lock braking system (ABS), front seat knee airbags, OnStar and review camera.

2015 GMC Terrain – The 2015 GMC Terrain is a 5-passenger, two-row crossover SUV that was ranked, by U.S. News & World Report, as the #1 Most Affordable Compact SUV, the #1 Most Affordable Crossover SUV and the #1 Most Affordable SUV with 2 Rows. It features a fair market price of $13,207, according to Motor Trend. This vehicle has an MPG of up to 22 in the city and 32 on the highway. There are 2 engine options available with the 2015 model- a 2.4-liter I-4 engine and a 3.6-liter V-6 engine.

2016 Ford Escape – The 2016 Ford Escape is a 5-passenger compact crossover SUV that has been in production since 2000. It has received three Top 10 rankings from U.S. News & World Report- #6 Most Affordable Compact SUV, #7 Most Affordable SUV with 2 Rows and #10 Best Compact SUV Priced Between $15,000 and $20,000. It features a fair market price of $14,038, according to Motor Trend. This vehicle has an MPG of up to 22 in the city and 30 on the highway. This 2016 model features 178 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque.

2016 Nissan Rogue – The 2016 Nissan Rogue is a 5-passenger compact crossover SUV that has been in production since 2007. It has received four Top 10 rankings from U.S. News & World Report- #5 Best SUV with 3 Rows Priced Between $15,000 and $20,000, #6 Most Affordable Compact SUV, #6 Most Affordable SUV with 3 Rows and #10 Best Compact SUV Priced Between $15,000 and $20,000. It features a fair market price of $16,688, according to Motor Trend. This vehicle has an MPG of up to 26 in the city and 32 on the highway. This 2016 model features 70 cubic feet of cargo space and a maximum towing capacity of 1,000 pounds.

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