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Buy a like-new car at used-car price. With certified pre-owned vehicles, you get a used car that's been inspected and certified. You'll also get an extended warranty, and other perks typically reserved for new car buyers.

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More than ever before, buyers are turning to certified pre-owned cars when they want premium quality at an affordable price. Is a certified pre-owned car right for you? Read on to find out.

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Should You Buy a Certified Pre-owned Vehicle?
Want a like-new car at a used-car price? Consider a certified pre-owned vehicle. These low-mileage used cars—no more than four to six years old—come with a variety new-car perks.

What You Get
While CPO programs vary by manufacturer, they typically include the following:

A detailed vehicle inspection—A car may go through as many as 300 checkpoints before it's certified.
An extended warranty—The warranty may allow for the continuation of any remaining new-car warranty, may be bumper-to-bumper or only powertrain, and will typically include a deductible for warranty work.
Special features—Additional CPO benefits may include emergency roadside service, rental car assistance when the vehicle is being repaired, and financing or leasing options.

What It Costs
The cost of the certification and the extended warranty are built into the cost of the vehicle. Expect to pay anywhere from $1,000 to $3,000 more for a CPO auto.

Is It Worth It?
You can buy an extended warranty with many used vehicles, but you won't get the detailed inspection and other special CPO features. When considering a CPO vehicle, ask for a written document that clearly spells out what's covered by the program. Look carefully at these benefits to determine whether they're worth the CPO markup.

Manufacturer Age/Mileage
Eligibility Inspection
Point Roadside
Assistance Return/Exchange
Program Special
Financing Lease Term
Certified CARFAX
Required

Acura 6 years /
80,000 miles 150 Yes 3 day exchange Yes Yes Yes

Audi 5 years /
75,000 miles 300+ Yes No Yes Yes Yes

BMW 6 years /
60,000 miles multiple Yes No Yes Yes No

Buick 6 years /
60,000 miles 117 Yes 3 days /
150 miles Yes No Yes

Cadillac 4 years /
50,000 miles 100+ Yes No Yes No No

Chevrolet 6 years /
60,000 miles 117 Yes 3 days /
150 miles Yes No Yes

Chrysler 5 years /
65,000 miles 125 Yes No Yes No Yes

Dodge 5 years /
65,000 miles 125 Yes No Yes No Yes

Ford 6 years /
80,000 miles 169 Yes No Yes No Yes

GMC 6 years /
60,000 miles 117 Yes 3 days /
150 miles Yes No Yes

Honda 6 years /
80,000 miles 150 Yes No Yes No Yes

Hyundai 4 years /
48,000 miles 120 Yes No Yes Yes No

Infiniti 4 years /
48,000 miles 142 Yes No Yes Yes No

Jaguar 5 years /
60,000 miles 140 Yes No Yes No Yes

Jeep 5 years /
65,000 miles 125 Yes No Yes No Yes

Land Rover 6 years /
75,000 miles 140 Yes No Yes No Yes

Lexus 5 years /
60,000 miles 161 Yes No Yes No No

Lincoln 6 years /
80,000 miles 169 Yes No Yes No No

Mazda 5 years /
62,000 miles 100 Yes No Yes No No

Mercedes-Benz 6 years /
75,000 miles 130 Yes Varies Yes No Yes

Mercury 6 years /
80,000 miles 169 Yes No Yes No Yes

Nissan 5 years /
72,000 miles 142 Yes No No No No

Oldsmobile 6 years /
60,000 miles 117 Yes 3 days /
150 miles Yes No Yes

Plymouth 5 years /
65,000 miles 125 Yes No Yes No No

Pontiac 6 years /
60,000 miles 117 Yes 3 days /
150 miles Yes No Yes

Porsche 8 years /
100,000 miles 100+ Yes No N/A No No

Saab 4 years /
60,000 miles 110 Yes No Yes No Yes

Saturn 4 years /
60,000 miles 150 Yes 3 days /
150 miles No No No

Scion 5 years /
65,000 miles 160 Yes No No No Yes

Subaru 5 years /
80,000 miles 152 Yes No No No Yes

Toyota 7 years /
85,000 miles 160 Yes No Yes Yes Yes

Volkswagen 5 years /
75,000 miles 112 Yes No Yes Yes Yes

Volvo 5 years /
80,000 miles 130 Yes No Yes Yes Yes