The Top 5 Used SUVs to Buy Under $15K

Buying a new-to-you SUV under $15k doesn’t need to mean shelling out a small fortune or getting saddled with a $ 750-a-month car payment. Whether you’re on the hunt for new wheels for yourself or someone you love—finding a great used SUV under $15K is definitely doable in 2024. You just need to know where to start, and that’s right here at Major World. 

It’s time for a new-to-you SUV! Major World has a list of the BEST SUVs for under $15K to help you make a smart decision. Here’s our top 5 used SUVs for less than $15,000 (in no particular order).

Best Compact SUV Under $15K:  Toyota RAV4

It should be no surprise to find the Toyota RAV4 on our list. This is one of the best-selling vehicles in the country for a reason. The RAV4 does a great job of hitting the sweet spot for most people. It’s big enough to be comfortable inside, carry some stuff, and be safe in a crash. But small enough to sip gas and be easy to maneuver and park in the city. 

You can get used Toyota RAV4s with or without AWD, too. There are pros and cons either way. The front-wheel-drive RAVs are less expensive to buy and a little less complicated. They also get a couple more MPG, which adds up over time with these gas prices. 

The AWD RAV4s sell for a little more. But that comes with the peace of mind of AWD which kicks in automatically when you need it most. Most of the time the RAV4 will cruise in front-wheel drive mode, but if you lose traction, it sends power to the rear wheels pretty coincidentally, and that can make the difference between reaching the top of your driveway or not in bad weather. 

The best part of the third-generation (2005-2012) RAV4 is that it’s the only RAV4 to ever be available with a V6 engine. Toyota shoehorned the 270 horsepower 3.5-liter V6 from the Camry and Highlander into the RAV4 for a little while. These are cool little SUVs with a surprising amount of scoot. 

MORE Compact SUVs Under $15,000:

• Want something newer with lower miles for less than $15k? Check out the Dodge Journey. These are often a good bargain, and Major World has ‘em.  
• Looking for a compact luxury SUV under $15k?: The 2016 and earlier BMW X3 should definitely be on your radar. 
• Other compact SUVs under $15,000 include: Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, Ford Escape, and Chevrolet Equinox.

 

Best Mid-Sized SUV Under $15K: Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee has been super popular in New York and Long Island ever since it launched way back in 1992. The Grand Cherokee of the 21st century has come leaps and bounds since then. In luxury, power, and comfort — all the while holding on to the serious, Trail Rated, overlanding street cred. 

One of our favorite things about this SUV is that it offers a broad range of engines and trim levels, so there’s something to fit anyone. From the fuel-sipping EcoDiesel 3.0 V6 models to the fire-breathing V8s and the tried-and-true 3.6 Pentastar V6 right in the middle, you can find a nice Jeep Grand Cherokee under $15K when you shop at Major World. 

Whether you just need a spacious and comfortable ride to work or a real 4×4 to get your family up to Hunter Mountain or Windham —- a solid, used Jeep Grand Cherokee from Major World can do both without breaking a sweat (or your bank account). It’s no wonder they move through our inventory so quickly. If you see a Grand Cherokee under $15K you like here, don’t sleep on it —- get down here and make it yours!

MORE Mid-Sized SUVs Under $15,000:

• Need the roomiest mid-sized SUV for less than 15 stacks?: The Chevrolet Traverse has exactly what you’re looking for. 
• Want a touch of class in a mid-sized luxury SUV?: We recommend the Mercedes GLE (or the ML-series before 2011)
• Prefer Japanese vehicles?: You can’t go wrong with the Honda Pilot or Toyota Highlander, and both can be found for under $15K as long as you don’t mind a little age and mileage. 

 

Best Full-Sized SUV Under $15K: Chevrolet Tahoe

We always shoot you straight here at Major World—so we need to say that finding a full-sized SUV for less than $15,000 with plenty of life left in it will be a little harder than with the smaller SUVs, but it can be done. 

The Chevy Tahoe and its Cadillac counterpart, the Escalade, have been kings of the mountain for some time now. The Tahoe is far from the only full-size SUV on the market, but we’d argue it offers the most complete package out there. Built on the same rugged ladder frame as the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra—the Tahoe is ready to tow your boat or handle some serious overlanding and trail bashing. It’s also got a cavernous cargo area that will handle the Costco haul for a family of 6, no problem. 

But, despite its utilitarian prowess, the Chevy Tahoe will not let you down when it comes to creature comforts. Its spacious cabin is well-insulated from the outside noise and chaos of the city. It absorbs potholes and broken pavement with unrivaled composure, and its current powerful trio of engines includes a 5.3 liter V8, a 400+ horsepower 6.2 liter V8, and an in-class exclusive, GM’s excellent new 3.0 liter inline 6 turbodiesel, which can return 27 mpg in real-world driving. 

Other Full-Size SUVs Under $15,000:

• Looking for European luxury and style?: Seek out a BMW X7 or an Audi Q7 or Q8. Luxury SUVs depreciate quickly when new, so if you wait until the time is right, you can nab one for $15k or less. 
• Want a full-size Japanese SUV? The Infinity QX56 and Toyota Sequoia are your best bets. The Toyota V8s, in particular, run forever, so don’t be scared off by a higher-mileage Sequoia if it’s clean and under $15K. 
• Are you a Ford Fan?: The Ford Expedition certainly holds its own against the Tahoe and should be on your list. 

 

Home of the Under $15K Used SUV

We’ve got what you’re looking for at Major World. The SUV you will fall in love with is waiting for you at Major World. Jump in and find your love match in our inventory of used SUVs right here on our online search portal, or skip to the chase and come on down, and we’ll hand you the keys for a test drive. You can pre-qualify yourself right now to save time, and it won’t hurt your credit.  Our no-nonsense financing process is the best in the business. 

Don’t settle for less than the very best inventory of SUVs under $15k in New York. You deserve the Major World standard of customer care. Call now: (866) 614-2884.