The 14 best cars and SUVs for teens

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Best car under $20,000: 2019 Hyundai Accent

Best car under $20,000: 2019 Hyundai Accent

US News and World Report's safety rating: 9.2

US News and World Report's overall rating: 8.1

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Best car between $20,000-$25,000: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta

Best car between $20,000-$25,000: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta

US News and World Report's safety rating: 8.9

US News and World Report's overall rating: 7.7

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Best SUV between $20,000-$25,000: 2019 Honda HR-V

Best SUV between $20,000-$25,000: 2019 Honda HR-V

US News and World Report's safety rating: 9.0

US News and World Report's overall rating: 7.4

Best car between $25,000-$30,000: 2019 Kia Forte

Best car between $25,000-$30,000: 2019 Kia Forte

US News and World Report's safety rating: 9.5

US News and World Report's overall rating: 8.4

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Best SUV between $25,000-$30,000: 2020 Kia Soul

Best SUV between $25,000-$30,000: 2020 Kia Soul

US News and World Report's safety rating: 9.5

US News and World Report's overall rating: 8.4

Best car between $30,000-$35,000: 2019 Toyota Camry

Best car between $30,000-$35,000: 2019 Toyota Camry

US News and World Report's safety rating: 10.0

US News and World Report's overall rating: 8.6

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Best SUV between $30,000-$35,000: 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

Best SUV between $30,000-$35,000: 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

US News and World Report's safety rating: TBD

US News and World Report's overall rating: 8.1

Best car between $35,000-$40,000: 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid

Best car between $35,000-$40,000: 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid

US News and World Report's safety rating: 10

US News and World Report's overall rating: 8.7

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Best SUV between $35,000-$40,000: 2019 Toyota RAV4

Best SUV between $35,000-$40,000: 2019 Toyota RAV4

US News and World Report's safety rating: 9.4

US News and World Report's overall rating: 8.3

Best used large car: 2016 Buick LaCrosse

Best used large car: 2016 Buick LaCrosse

US News and World Report's safety rating: 9.8

US News and World Report's overall rating: 9.0

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Best used midsize car: 2016 Toyota Camry/Camry Hybrid

Best used midsize car: 2016 Toyota Camry/Camry Hybrid

US News and World Report's safety rating: 9.3

US News and World Report's overall rating: 8.9

Best used midsize SUV: 2015 Chevrolet Traverse

Best used midsize SUV: 2015 Chevrolet Traverse

US News and World Report's safety rating: 9.8

US News and World Report's overall rating: 8.9

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Best used small car: 2016 Toyota Prius

Best used small car: 2016 Toyota Prius

US News and World Report's safety rating: 9.3

US News and World Report's overall rating: 9.0

Best used small SUV: 2016 Hyundai Tucson

Best used small SUV: 2016 Hyundai Tucson

US News and World Report's safety rating: 9.8

US News and World Report's overall rating: 9.0

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