(August 12, 2020) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The car shopping experts at Edmunds today announced their list of top picks for new and used vehicles under $20,000 to help guide consumers seeking more affordable transportation during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In addition to considering vehicle pricing, Edmunds' editors put together their list based on a combination of Edmunds' expert ratings and consumer reviews on Edmunds.

"With new and used vehicle prices on the rise, it might seem increasingly more difficult for car shoppers to find a well-regarded car or SUV for under $20,000," said Alistair Weaver, Edmunds' editor-in-chief. "But if you're on the hunt for budget-friendly personal transportation during the pandemic, the good news is that these vehicles do still exist — you just need to know where to look."

Edmunds Editors' Picks for New Cars Under $20,000
    •    2020 Kia Forte: $18,855 starting MSRP
    •    2020 Subaru Impreza: $19,595 starting MSRP
    •    2020 Volkswagen Jetta: $19,815 starting MSRP

Edmunds Editors' Picks for New SUVs Under $20,000
    •    2020 Kia Soul: $18,610 starting MSRP
    •    2020 Hyundai Kona: $21,440 starting MSRP
    •    2020 Honda HR-V: $22,040 starting MSRP

Edmunds Editors' Picks for Used Cars Under $20,000
    •    2018 Honda Accord
    •    2016 Ford Mustang
    •    2017 BMW 3 Series

Edmunds Editors' Picks for Used SUVs Under $20,000
    •    2018 Mazda CX-5
    •    2016 Ford Edge
    •    2016 BMW X3

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