4 Safe, Affordable Used Cars To Give as Gifts in 2024

When you’re looking for a used car, price, reliability, safety and fuel economy top the list. If the car is intended as a gift, your priorities might shift their order to safety, reliability, price and fuel economy — especially if the car is intended for a teen.

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We’ve set our sights on a price point under $10,000 with safety as the top priority.

US News & World Report identified these four safe, affordable used cars to give as gifts in 2024. Prices quoted are as of late 2023.

2016 Nissan Versa

First on our list with a U.S. News Safety Score of 9/10 and a price point of $9,906, the Versa is available as a sedan or hatchback. It’s not the most impressive for handling or high-end materials, but it is roomy for its class and boasts excellent fuel economy.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) also rate the Versa high on safety. A rearview camera is standard.

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2014 Ford Focus

2015 Chevrolet Spark

2014 Scion tC

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