CARTRUVO: USED SUV UNDER $15,000 COMPARISON WORKSHEET
Prepared November 5, 2026. Blank organizer, not an appraisal or inspection.
Guide: https://cartruvo.com/blog/best-used-suvs-under-15000

DATED REFERENCES, NOT SELLER OFFERS
KBB national-average Fair Purchase Price references checked November 5, 2026:
2016 Mazda CX-5 Sport SUV 4D: $11,650.
2016 Honda CR-V LX Sport Utility 4D: $13,550.
2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i Sport Utility 4D: $12,600.
KBB values use Good condition/typical mileage and vary with location, equipment and other factors. Values pages showed validity through November 5, 2026. Recheck before using. These are not out-the-door prices or available CarTruvo inventory.
https://www.kbb.com/mazda/cx-5/2016/
https://www.kbb.com/honda/cr-v/2016/
https://www.kbb.com/subaru/forester/2017/

YOUR REQUIREMENTS
Vehicle-price limit or complete-purchase limit:
Passenger/cargo needs:
Required features:
Insurance/operating budget:
Tax/fees applicable to your purchase:
Inspection, travel and immediate-work allowance:

CANDIDATE A
VIN/year/trim/engine/transmission/drivetrain:
Build date and fitted safety equipment:
Seller/location and date checked:
Mileage and service records:
Asking price:
Itemized complete purchase quote:
Inspection findings and written work estimate:
Recall result, date and remedy evidence:
Ownership/title questions:
Passenger/cargo fit:
Unresolved facts:

CANDIDATE B
VIN/year/trim/engine/transmission/drivetrain:
Build date and fitted safety equipment:
Seller/location and date checked:
Mileage and service records:
Asking price:
Itemized complete purchase quote:
Inspection findings and written work estimate:
Recall result, date and remedy evidence:
Ownership/title questions:
Passenger/cargo fit:
Unresolved facts:

MODEL-YEAR SAFETY LINKS
Read equipment/build-date conditions and individual test results. An award badge does not establish every car has the qualifying equipment. These pages do not certify current condition.
https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/mazda/cx-5-4-door-suv/2016
https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/honda/cr-v-4-door-suv/2016
https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/subaru/forester-4-door-suv/2017

HYPOTHETICAL COMPLETE-BUDGET EXAMPLE
$12,500 vehicle + illustrative 8% tax ($1,000) + $500 fees + $200 inspection + $800 initial-work allowance = $15,000. All inputs invented; real tax treatment/work costs differ. Excludes financing interest and ongoing insurance/operating costs.

MESSAGE TO SELLER
Hello, I'm comparing [vehicle/VIN] with other used SUVs. Please confirm the mileage, exact trim, engine/transmission/drivetrain, fitted safety equipment and build date. Can you share service records and disclose known damage, repairs or title/lender involvement?

Please send the complete written price for registration in [state/ZIP], with taxes, fees and optional products identified. Can I arrange an independent inspection before committing? I would also like to confirm current availability and the payment/pickup requirements.

RECALL AND OWNERSHIP-COST RESEARCH
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbsSelect
Unknown inspection or repair costs remain unknown. Keep source estimates, seller quotes and actual inspection findings separate.