
April 2, 2026
The Best Used Cars Under $15,000 in 2026: Ranked by Liquidity and Resources
The best used cars under $15,000, options from the US, selection criteria, auction risks, checklist, and turnkey calculation examples.
Read the articleLot #75069435
VIN: 5GAKRCKD4DJ246650
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5 д : 2 г : 55 хв
Date and time:
4/30/2026, 19:00
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Engine
3.6л / Gasoline
Drive
Front
Mileage
—
Damage
Minor Dent/Scratches
Condition
Enhanced
Auction
Copart
Date and time
4/30/2026, 19:00/ 5 д : 2 г : 55 хв
Current rate $0
Lot #93185465
VIN: 5GAKVCKD3FJ352604
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5 д : 0 г : 55 хв
Date and time:
4/30/2026, 17:00
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Engine
3.6л / Gasoline
Drive
All
Mileage
293,074 км
Damage
Front
Condition
Run and drives
Auction
Copart
Date and time
4/30/2026, 17:00/ 5 д : 0 г : 55 хв
Current rate $0
Lot #98421715
VIN: 5GAKRCED5CJ289355
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4 д : 0 г : 55 хв
Date and time:
4/29/2026, 17:00
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Engine
3.6л / Gasoline
Drive
Front
Mileage
256,103 км
Damage
Front
Condition
Run and drives
Auction
Copart
Date and time
4/29/2026, 17:00/ 4 д : 0 г : 55 хв
Current rate $0
Lot #44368812
VIN: 5GAERAKSXTJ195153
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3 д : 23 г : 25 хв
Date and time:
4/29/2026, 15:30
Engine
2.5л / Gasoline
Drive
Front
Mileage
13,499 км
Damage
Left Side
Condition
Run and drives
Auction
IAAI
Date and time
4/29/2026, 15:30/ 3 д : 23 г : 25 хв
Current rate $25
Lot #95659685
VIN: 5GAEVAKWXLJ116580
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2 д : 0 г : 55 хв
Date and time:
4/27/2026, 17:00
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Engine
3.6л / Gasoline
Drive
All
Mileage
169,596 км
Damage
Rear
Condition
Run and drives
Auction
Copart
Date and time
4/27/2026, 17:00/ 2 д : 0 г : 55 хв
Current rate $0
Lot #44061403
VIN: 5GAKVCKD1EJ372476
Online bidding:
Completed
Date and time:
4/24/2026, 13:30
Engine
3.6л / Gasoline
Drive
All
Mileage
312,103 км
Damage
Front
Condition
Run and drives
Auction
IAAI
Date and time
4/24/2026, 13:30/ Start via
Current rate $500
Lot #76276275
VIN: 5GALVCED9AJ249891
Online bidding:
Completed
Date and time:
4/23/2026, 19:00
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Engine
3.6л / Gasoline
Drive
All
Mileage
262,809 км
Damage
Front
Condition
engine_starts
Auction
Copart
Date and time
4/23/2026, 19:00/ Start via
Current rate $200
Lot #73524225
VIN: 5GAEV237X8J259291
Online bidding:
Completed
Date and time:
4/23/2026, 19:00
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Engine
3.6л / Gasoline
Drive
All
Mileage
—
Damage
Vandalism
Condition
Enhanced
Auction
Copart
Date and time
4/23/2026, 19:00/ Start via
Current rate $60
Lot #76010915
VIN: 5GAEVAKW0KJ213740
Online bidding:
Completed
Date and time:
4/23/2026, 17:00
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Engine
3.6л / Gasoline
Drive
All
Mileage
173,397 км
Damage
Side
Condition
Run and drives
Auction
Copart
Date and time
4/23/2026, 17:00/ Start via
Current rate $2,250
Lot #44363622
VIN: 5GAKRCED7BJ100865
Online bidding:
Completed
Date and time:
4/23/2026, 14:30
Engine
3.6л / Gasoline
Drive
Front
Mileage
255,099 км
Damage
Front
Condition
Run and drives
Auction
IAAI
Date and time
4/23/2026, 14:30/ Start via
Current rate $25
Lot #44694686
VIN: 5GAERBKW8LJ171393
Online bidding:
Completed
Date and time:
4/23/2026, 14:30
Engine
3.6л / Gasoline
Drive
Front
Mileage
146,820 км
Damage
Right Front
Condition
Run and drives
Auction
IAAI
Date and time
4/23/2026, 14:30/ Start via
Current rate $700
Lot #44862171
VIN: 5GAEVAKW2MJ182395
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Date and time:
Engine
3.6л / Gasoline
Drive
All
Mileage
223,890 км
Damage
Left Rear
Condition
Run and drives
Auction
IAAI
Date and time
Current rate $0

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