
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 #43542193
VIN: 5LMFU28A41LJ06337
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4 д : 0 г : 11 хв
Date and time:
4/21/2026, 7:30
Engine
5.4л / Gasoline
Drive
All
Mileage
168,799 км
Damage
Front
Condition
Not run
Auction
IAAI
Date and time
4/21/2026, 7:30/ 4 д : 0 г : 11 хв
Current rate $0
Lot #50072336
VIN: 5LMJJ3LT8LEL10177
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3 д : 11 г : 41 хв
Date and time:
4/20/2026, 19:00
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Engine
3.5л / Gasoline
Drive
All
Mileage
112,218 км
Damage
Normal Wear
Condition
Run and drives
Auction
Copart
Date and time
4/20/2026, 19:00/ 3 д : 11 г : 41 хв
Current rate $325
Lot #43250608
VIN: 5LMJJ3LT0JEL08050
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0 д : 18 г : 41 хв
Date and time:
4/18/2026, 2:00
Engine
3.5л / Gasoline
Drive
All
Mileage
246,918 км
Damage
Left Rear
Condition
Run and drives
Auction
IAAI
Date and time
4/18/2026, 2:00/ 0 д : 18 г : 41 хв
Current rate $0
Lot #47781256
VIN: 5LMJJ2LT2NEL13850
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0 д : 9 г : 41 хв
Date and time:
4/17/2026, 17:00
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Engine
3.5л / Gasoline
Drive
All
Mileage
94,459 км
Damage
Front
Condition
Enhanced
Auction
Copart
Date and time
4/17/2026, 17:00/ 0 д : 9 г : 41 хв
Current rate $9,100
Lot #48620516
VIN: 5LMJJ3KG7PEL06454
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0 д : 9 г : 41 хв
Date and time:
4/17/2026, 17:00
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Engine
3.5л / Gasoline
Drive
Rear
Mileage
69,850 км
Damage
Front
Condition
Enhanced
Auction
Copart
Date and time
4/17/2026, 17:00/ 0 д : 9 г : 41 хв
Current rate $12,200
Lot #99470735
VIN: 5LMJJ3KT3MEL08341
Online bidding:
Completed
Date and time:
4/16/2026, 17:00
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Engine
3.5л / Gasoline
Drive
Rear
Mileage
—
Damage
Mechanical
Condition
Enhanced
Auction
Copart
Date and time
4/16/2026, 17:00/ Start via
Current rate $11,000
Lot #43890277
VIN: 5LMJJ3LT7JEL08126
Online bidding:
Completed
Date and time:
4/16/2026, 14:30
Engine
3.5л / Gasoline
Drive
All
Mileage
122,918 км
Damage
Front
Condition
Run and drives
Auction
IAAI
Date and time
4/16/2026, 14:30/ Start via
Current rate $10,600
Lot #42984858
VIN: 5LMFU27525LJ24958
Online bidding:
Completed
Date and time:
4/16/2026, 14:30
Engine
5.4л / Gasoline
Drive
—
Mileage
273,006 км
Damage
Front & Rear
Condition
Run and drives
Auction
IAAI
Date and time
4/16/2026, 14:30/ Start via
Current rate $300
Lot #49566356
VIN: 5LMJJ2KT5HEL00483
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Date and time:

Engine
3.5л / Gasoline
Drive
Rear
Mileage
280,171 км
Damage
Minor Dent/Scratches
Condition
Run and drives
Auction
Copart
Date and time
Current rate $0
Lot #98865075
VIN: 5LMJJ2LG3REL00100
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Engine
3.5л / Gasoline
Drive
All
Mileage
15,194 км
Damage
Front
Condition
Run and drives
Auction
Copart
Date and time
Current rate $0
Lot #43896747
VIN: 5LMFU28AXYLJ24478
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Date and time:
Engine
5.4л / Gasoline
Drive
All
Mileage
86,283 км
Damage
Front
Condition
Run and drives
Auction
IAAI
Date and time
Current rate $0
Lot #77827524
VIN: 5LMJJ3JT5GEL08122
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Date and time:
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Engine
3.5л / Gasoline
Drive
All
Mileage
166,369 км
Damage
Rear
Condition
Run and drives
Auction
Copart
Date and time
Current rate $0

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