The 2014 Acura TSX Sport Wagon is the best used wagon under $20,000: KBB owners rate its generation 4.9 out of 5 for reliability, the highest here, and KBB lists the TSX Wagon 4D at $9,000. The 2010 Volvo V70 (P3) is #2 and the 2015 Toyota Prius v (ZVW40) is #3.
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Used price (KBB, 2014 model year, read in October 2026)
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Answrs VerdictThe reliability pick.
Used price (KBB, 2014 model year, read in October 2026): Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $9,000 for the TSX Wagon 4D (originally $32,880)Owner reliability (KBB): 4.9 out of 5Cargo space (KBB): 66.2 cu ft with the rear seats folded
The 2014 TSX Sport Wagon is the wagon version of the TSX, and KBB owners rate its generation 4.9 out of 5 for reliability. KBB lists the TSX Wagon 4D at $9,000, originally $32,880, with 66.2 cubic feet of cargo room with the rear seats folded.
Go ifThe top KBB owner reliability score here, at a wagon price under $9,100
Skip ifYou want all-wheel drive
Why #1 over #2: Its 4.9 owner reliability score beats the V70’s 4.8.
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2010 Volvo V70 (P3)
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Answrs VerdictThe cheap cargo hauler.
Used price (KBB, 2010 model year, read in October 2026): Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $4,975 for the V70 3.2 Wagon 4D (originally $34,795) up to $5,100 for the 3.2 R-Design (originally $39,245)Owner reliability (KBB): 4.8 out of 5Cargo space (KBB): 72.1 cu ft maximum
The 2010 Volvo V70 earns a 4.8 out of 5 owner reliability score from KBB and offers 72.1 cubic feet of cargo room. KBB prices it from $4,975 for the 3.2 to $5,100 for the 3.2 R-Design.
Go ifA 4.8 reliability score and 72.1 cubic feet for under $5,200
Skip ifYou want a newer car
Why #2 over #3: Its $4,975 starting price sits below the Prius v’s $11,850 at the same 4.8 score.
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2015 Toyota Prius v (ZVW40)
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Answrs VerdictThe hybrid wagon.
Used price (KBB, 2015 model year, read in October 2026): Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $11,850 for the Two Wagon 4D (originally $27,500) up to $13,250 for the Five (originally $32,269)Owner reliability (KBB): 4.8 out of 5Cargo space (KBB): 34.2 cu ft behind the rear seats
The 2015 Prius v has a 4.8 out of 5 owner reliability score and 34.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. KBB prices it from $11,850 for the Two to $13,250 for the Five.
Go ifA 4.8 reliability score with 42 mpg combined
Skip ifYou need the most cargo room
Why #3 over #4: Its 4.8 owner reliability score beats the Magnum’s 4.7.
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2008 Dodge Magnum (LX)
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Answrs VerdictThe V8 bargain.
Used price (KBB, 2008 model year, read in October 2026): Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $1,675 for the Sport Wagon 4D (originally $24,095) up to $7,050 for the SXT (originally $27,900)Owner reliability (KBB): 4.7 out of 5Cargo space (KBB): 71.6 cu ft
The 2008 Magnum has a 4.7 out of 5 owner reliability score and 71.6 cubic feet of cargo room. KBB prices it from $1,675 for the Sport Wagon to $7,050 for the SXT.
Go ifThe lowest starting price here, with 71.6 cubic feet
Skip ifYou want a newer car
Why #4 over #5: Its $1,675 starting price sits below the E 350’s $15,200 at the same 4.7 score.
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2014 Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC Wagon (S212)
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Answrs VerdictThe luxury pick.
Used price (KBB, 2014 model year, read in October 2026): Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $15,200 for the E 350 4MATIC Wagon 4D (originally $68,915)Owner reliability (KBB): 4.7 out of 5Cargo space (KBB): KBB lists 11.5 to 57.4 cu ft across the 2014 E-Class range
The 2014 E 350 4MATIC Wagon has a 4.7 out of 5 owner reliability score and lists at $15,200 on KBB, originally $68,915. The E 63 AMG wagon is $36,100, so it does not fit this budget.
Go ifA luxury wagon with a 4.7 reliability score under $16,000
Skip ifYou want the AMG: the E 63 AMG wagon is $36,100
Why #5 over #6: Its 4.7 owner reliability score beats the Golf SportWagen’s 4.5.
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2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen (Mk7)
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Answrs VerdictThe compact pick.
Used price (KBB, 2017 model year, read in October 2026): Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $8,800 for the TSI SEL (originally $31,150) up to $11,100 for the TSI S 4Motion (originally $26,110)Owner reliability (KBB): 4.5 out of 5Cargo space (KBB): 66.5 cu ft
The 2017 Golf SportWagen has a 4.5 out of 5 owner reliability score and 66.5 cubic feet of cargo room. KBB prices it from $8,800 for the TSI SEL to $11,100 for the TSI S 4Motion.
Go ifA compact wagon under $11,200 on every trim
Skip ifYou want a luxury badge
Why #6 over #7: Its $8,800 starting price sits below the 328i’s $11,900 at the same 4.5 score.
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2015 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Wagon (F31)
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Answrs VerdictThe driver’s wagon.
Used price (KBB, 2015 model year, read in October 2026): Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $11,900 for the 328i xDrive Sport Wagon 4D (originally $48,195); the 328d xDrive Sport Wagon 4D is $14,700 (originally $50,195)Owner reliability (KBB): 4.5 out of 5Cargo space (KBB): Not listed separately for the wagon
The 2015 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Wagon has a 4.5 out of 5 owner reliability score and lists at $11,900 on KBB, originally $48,195. The 328d xDrive Sport Wagon is $14,700.
Go ifA driver’s wagon with a diesel option under $15,000
Skip ifYou want a wagon cargo figure before you buy
Why #7 over #8: Its $11,900 starting price sits below the TourX’s $12,500 at the same 4.5 score.
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2018 Buick Regal TourX
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Answrs VerdictThe big-cargo pick.
Used price (KBB, 2018 model year, read in October 2026): Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $12,500 for the Wagon 4D (originally $29,995) up to $17,200 for the Essence (originally $35,995)Owner reliability (KBB): 4.5 out of 5Cargo space (KBB): 73.5 cu ft with the back seat folded
The 2018 Regal TourX has a 4.5 out of 5 owner reliability score and the most cargo room here, 73.5 cubic feet with the back seat folded. KBB prices it from $12,500 for the Wagon to $17,200 for the Essence.
Go ifThe most cargo room here, 73.5 cubic feet
Skip ifYou want the lowest price here
Why #8 over #9: Its 4.5 owner reliability score beats the Outback’s 4.4.
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2018 Subaru Outback (BS)
Answrs VerdictThe familiar pick.
Used price (KBB, 2018 model year, read in October 2026): Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $13,900 for the 2.5i Premium (originally $28,910) up to $16,250 for the 2.5i Touring (originally $37,405)Owner reliability (KBB): 4.4 out of 5Cargo space (KBB): 73.3 cu ft with the seats folded
The 2018 Outback has a 4.4 out of 5 owner reliability score and 73.3 cubic feet of cargo room with the seats folded. KBB prices it from $13,900 for the 2.5i Premium to $16,250 for the 2.5i Touring.
Go ifA familiar wagon with 73.3 cubic feet
Skip ifYou want the lowest price here
Why #9 over #10: Its 4.4 owner reliability score beats the allroad’s 4.3.
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2016 Audi allroad (B8)
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Answrs VerdictThe premium pick.
Used price (KBB, 2016 model year, read in October 2026): Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $12,500 for the Premium Wagon 4D (originally $45,395) up to $14,550 for the Premium Plus (originally $46,145)Owner reliability (KBB): 4.3 out of 5Cargo space (KBB): 50.5 cu ft
The 2016 Audi allroad has a 4.3 out of 5 owner reliability score and 50.5 cubic feet of cargo room. KBB prices it from $12,500 for the Premium to $14,550 for the Premium Plus.
Go ifA premium wagon under $14,600
Skip ifYou want the most cargo room
How we ranked these
We ranked wagons from the Kelley Blue Book pages for each model year shown, each with a Fair Purchase Price under $20,000, as read in October 2026. The order is the KBB owner reliability rating first, then the lowest starting used price. KBB’s owner rating covers a whole generation, so other model years of the same generation share it; prices are for the model year in each name and are national averages that KBB updates weekly. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
What is the best used wagon under $20,000?
The 2014 Acura TSX Sport Wagon: KBB owners rate its generation 4.9 out of 5 for reliability, the highest on this list, and KBB lists the TSX Wagon 4D at $9,000.
Which used wagon here is cheapest?
The 2008 Dodge Magnum starts lowest at $1,675 on KBB, followed by the 2010 Volvo V70 at $4,975 and the 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen at $8,800.
Which used wagon here has the most cargo room?
KBB lists 73.5 cubic feet for the 2018 Buick Regal TourX with the back seat folded, ahead of 73.3 cubic feet for the 2018 Subaru Outback and 72.1 cubic feet for the 2010 Volvo V70.
Can I get a used Subaru Outback under $20,000?
Yes. KBB prices the 2018 Outback from $13,900 for the 2.5i Premium to $16,250 for the 2.5i Touring.
Starting Kelley Blue Book used price, model year shown (USD) at a glance
2008 Dodge Magnum (LX)$1,675
2010 Volvo V70 (P3)$4,975
2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen (Mk7)$8,800
2014 Acura TSX Sport Wagon (CW)$9,000
2015 Toyota Prius v (ZVW40)$11,850
2015 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Wagon (F31)$11,900
2018 Buick Regal TourX$12,500
2016 Audi allroad (B8)$12,500
2018 Subaru Outback (BS)$13,900
2014 Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC Wagon (S212)$15,200
Starting Kelley Blue Book used price, model year shown (USD), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
