Best Certified Preowned Programs

This rundown of the best certified preowned programs summarizes what qualifies as a CPO vehicle, by automaker, along with warranty details and perks.

Best CPO Programs

As the cost of car repairs continues to rise, it’s worth exploring the money-saving approach of buying certified preowned (CPO) more than ever. As the name suggests, a CPO vehicle is a used vehicle, but with the benefit of manufacturer backing as we look at here. You can still negotiate pricing on a CPO vehicle, while enjoying a warranty and perks like complimentary maintenance.

This list of the best certified preowned programs summarizes each automaker’s CPO program, touching on what qualifies as a certified preowned vehicle, CPO warranty terms, if there is a deductible for warranty-related repairs, and included benefits.

Acura

Acura Precision Certified Program Requirements:

Less than 6 model years old with 80,000 miles or less
Pass a 182-point inspection.

Acura Precision Certified Warranty Coverage:

Powertrain: 7 years or 100,000 miles from original in-service date
Basic: 2 years or 100,000 miles after expiration of original basic warranty or from CPO purchase date

Acura Precision Certified Program Features:

Roadside assistance
$0 deductible
One complimentary service
7-day exchange policy
Trip interruption reimbursement
Transferrable CPO warranty
AcuraLink 3-month trial
SiriusXM 3-month trial

Alfa Romeo

Alfa Romeo Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Pass a 169-point inspection and safety review
Pass a safety review and has a verified vehicle history report.

Alfa Romeo Certified Preowned Warranty Coverages:

Powertrain: 5 years or 100,000 miles from original in-service date
Basic: 3 months or 3,000 miles after expiration of original basic warranty or from CPO purchase date

Alfa Romeo Certified Preowned Program Features:

Roadside assistance with car rental allowance
$0 customer deductible for covered repair visits
Transferable CPO warranty
SiriusXM 3-month trial

Audi

Audi Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Less than 5 model years old with 60,000 miles or less
Pass a 300-point inspection

Audi Certified Preowned Program Warranty Coverages:

Powertrain: 2 years or 50,000 miles after expiration of original warranty or from CPO purchase date
Basic: 2 years or 50,000 miles after expiration of original warranty or from CPO purchase date

Audi Certified Preowned Program Features:

Roadside assistance
$0 deductible
Two complimentary services if financed through Audi
Trip interruption reimbursement
Transferable CPO warranty

BMW

BMW Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

More than 300 miles, less than 60,000 miles
Pass a 196-point inspection

BMW Certified Preowned Warranty Coverages:

Comprehensive: 1 year with no mileage limit after expiration of original warranty or from CPO purchase date

BMW Certified Preowned Program Features:

Roadside assistance
$50 deductible
Trip interruption reimbursement
Transferable CPO warranty
SiriusXM 3-month trial

Buick

Buick Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Less than 6 model years old with 75,000 miles or less
Pass a 172-point inspection.

Buick Certified Preowned Warranty Coverage:

Powertrain: 6 years or 100,000 miles from original in-service date
Basic: 1 year or 12,000 miles after expiration of original basic warranty or from CPO purchase date

Buick Certified Preowned Program Features:

Roadside assistance
$0 deductible
2 years or 24,000 miles of complimentary service
3-day or 150-mile exchange policy
Trip interruption reimbursement
Transferrable CPO warranty
OnStar 1-month trial
SiriusXM 3-month trial

Cadillac

Cadillac Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Less than 6 model years old with 75,000 miles or less
Pass a 172-point inspection.

Cadillac Certified Preowned Warranty Coverage:

Balance of the original 4 year or 50,000-mile coverage.
1 year with no mileage limit after expiration of original warranty.

Cadillac Certified Preowned Features:

Roadside assistance
$0 deductible
Transferrable CPO warranty
SiriusXM 3-month trial

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Less than 6 model years old with 75,000 miles or less
Pass a 172-point inspection.

Chevrolet Certified Preowned Warranty Coverage:

Powertrain: 6 years or 100,000 miles from original in-service date
Basic: 1 year or 12,000 miles after expiration of original basic warranty or from CPO purchase date

Chevrolet Certified Preowned Features:

Roadside assistance
$0 deductible
2 years or 24,000 miles of complimentary service
3-day or 150-mile exchange policy
Trip interruption reimbursement
Transferrable CPO warranty
OnStar 1-month trial
SiriusXM 3-month trial

Chrysler

Chrysler Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Less than 5 model years old with 75,000 miles or less
Pass a 125-point inspection

Chrysler Certified Preowned Warranty Coverage:

Powertrain: 7 years or 100,000 miles from original in-service date
Basic: 3 months or 3,000 miles after expiration of original basic warranty or from CPO purchase date

Chrysler Certified Preowned Features:

Roadside assistance with car rental allowance
$100 deductible
Transferable CPO warranty
SiriusXM 3-month trial

Dodge

Dodge Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Pass a 169-point inspection
Includes a verified vehicle history report

Dodge Certified Preowned Warranty Coverage:

5 year/100,000 Mile Maximum Care Limited Warranty

Dodge Certified Preowned Features:

Roadside assistance with car rental allowance
$0 Dollar customer deductible for covered repair costs
Transferable CPO warranty
SiriusXM 3-month trial

Ford

Ford Blue Advantage Gold Certified Program Requirements:

Less than 6 model years old with 80,000 miles or less
Pass a 172-point inspection.

Ford Blue Advantage Gold Certified Warranty Coverage:

Powertrain: 7 years or 100,000 miles from original in-service date
Basic: 1 year or 12,000 miles after expiration of original basic warranty or from CPO purchase date

Ford Blue Advantage Gold Certified Features:

Roadside assistance
$100 deductible
22,000 reward points toward service
14-day or 1,000-mile exchange policy
Trip interruption reimbursement
Transferrable CPO warranty
SiriusXM 3-month trial

GMC

GMC Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Less than 6 model years old with 75,000 miles or less
Pass a 172-point inspection.

GMC Certified Preowned Warranty Coverage:

Powertrain: 6 years or 100,000 miles from original in-service date
Basic: 1 year or 12,000 miles after expiration of original basic warranty or from CPO purchase date

GMC Certified Preowned Features:

Roadside assistance
$0 deductible
2 years or 24,000 miles of complimentary service
3-day or 150-mile exchange policy
Trip interruption reimbursement
Transferrable CPO warranty
OnStar 1-month trial
SiriusXM 3-month trial

Honda

Honda True Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Less than 6 model years old with 80,000 miles or less
Pass a 182-point inspection.

Honda True Certified Program Warranty Coverage:

Powertrain: 7 years or 100,000 miles from original in-service date
Basic: 1 year or 12,000 miles after expiration of original basic warranty or from CPO purchase date

Honda True Certified Program Features:

Roadside assistance
$0 deductible
Two complimentary oil changes in the first year
3-day exchange policy
Trip interruption reimbursement
Transferrable CPO warranty
SiriusXM 3-month trial

Hyundai

Hyundai Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Less than 5 model years old with 60,000 miles or less
Pass a 173-point inspection.

Hyundai Certified Preowned Warranty Coverage:

Powertrain: 10 years or 100,000 miles from original in-service date
Basic: 5 years or 60,000 miles from original in-service date

Hyundai Certified Preowned Program Features:

Roadside assistance with rental car allowance
$50 deductible
Trip interruption reimbursement
SiriusXM 3-month trial

Infiniti

Infiniti Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Less than 5 model years old with 60,000 miles or less
Pass a 167-point inspection.

Infiniti Certified Preowned Warranty Coverage:

Powertrain: Balance of 6 year or 70,000-mile coverage from original in-service date
Basic: 6 years or 75,000 miles if less than 15,000 miles on odometer; 6 years with no mileage limit with between 15,000 and 60,000 miles on odometer from original in-service date

Infiniti Certified Preowned Program Features:

Roadside assistance with rental car allowance
$0 deductible
1 year of complimentary service
Trip interruption reimbursement
Transferrable CPO warranty
SiriusXM 3-month trial

Jeep

Jeep Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Less than 5 model years old with 75,000 miles or less
Pass a 125-point inspection

Jeep Certified Preowned Warranty Coverages:

Powertrain: 7 years or 100,000 miles from original in-service date
Basic: 3 months or 3,000 miles after expiration of original basic warranty or from CPO purchase date

Jeep Certified Preowned Program Features:

Roadside assistance with car rental allowance
$100 deductible
Transferable CPO warranty
SiriusXM 3-month trial

Kia

Kia Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Less than 6 model years old with 80,000 miles or less
Pass a 165-point inspection.

Kia Certified Warranty Coverage:

Powertrain: 10 years or 100,000 miles from original in-service date
Basic: 1 year or 12,000 miles from CPO purchase date

Kia Certified Program Program Features:

Roadside assistance with rental car allowance
$50 deductible
Trip interruption reimbursement
SiriusXM 3-month trial

Land Rover

Land Rover Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Less than 5 model years old with 60,000 miles or less
Pass a 165-point inspection.

Land Rover Certified Preowned Warranty Coverage:

Comprehensive: 1 year with no mileage limit or 2 years with a 100,000-mileage limit after expiration of original basic warranty or from CPO purchase date

*Must inquire with Land Rover dealer to determine which coverage applies

Land Rover Certified Preowned Program Features:

Roadside assistance with rental car allowance
$0 deductible
Trip interruption reimbursement
Transferrable CPO warranty

Lexus

Lexus Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Less than 6 model years old with 70,000 miles or less
Pass a 161-point inspection.

Lexus Certified Preowned Coverage:

Comprehensive: 6 years with no mileage limit from original in-service date or 2 years with no mileage limit from CPO purchase date

Lexus Certified Preowned Program Features:

Roadside assistance with rental car allowance
$0 deductible
2 years or 20,000 miles of complimentary service
Trip interruption reimbursement
Transferrable CPO warranty

Lincoln

Lincoln Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Less than 6 model years old with 60,000 miles or less
Pass a 200-point inspection.

Lincoln Certified Preowned Warranty Coverage:

Comprehensive: 6 years or 100,000 miles from original in-service date

Lincoln Certified Preowned Program Features:

Roadside assistance
$100 deductible
20,000 reward points toward service
14-day or 1,000-mile exchange policy
Trip interruption reimbursement
Transferrable CPO warranty
SiriusXM 3-month trial

Mazda

Mazda Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Less than 6 model years old with 80,000 miles or less
Pass a 160-point inspection.

Mazda Certified Preowned Warranty Coverage:

Powertrain: 7 years or 100,000 miles from original in-service date
Basic: 1 year or 12,000 miles after expiration of original basic warranty or from CPO purchase date

Mazda Certified Preowned Program Features:

Roadside assistance
$0 deductible
Transferrable CPO warranty
SiriusXM 3-month trial

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Less than 6 model years old with 75,000 miles or less
Pass a 165-point inspection.

Mercedes-Benz Certified Preowned Warranty Coverage:

Comprehensive: 1 year with no mileage limit after expiration of original basic warranty or from CPO purchase date

Mercedes-Benz Certified Preowned Program Features:

Roadside assistance
$0 deductible
22,000 reward points toward service
Trip interruption reimbursement
Transferrable CPO warranty

Mini

Mini Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Less than 5 model years old with 60,000 miles or less
Pass a 197-point inspection.

Mini Certified Preowned Warranty Coverage:

Comprehensive: 6 years with no mileage limit from original in-service date

Mini Certified Preowned Program Features:

Roadside assistance
$50 deductible
Transferrable CPO warranty
SiriusXM 3-month trial

Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Less than 5 model years old with 60,000 miles or less
Pass a 123-point inspection.

Mitsubishi Certified Preowned Warranty Coverage:

Powertrain: 10 years or 100,000 miles from original in-service date
Basic: 5 years or 60,000 miles from original in-service date

Mitsubishi Certified Preowned Program Features:

Roadside assistance
$0 deductible

Nissan

Nissan Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Less than 6 model years old with 80,000 miles or less
Pass a 167-point inspection.

Nissan Certified Preowned Warranty Coverage:

Comprehensive: 7 years or 100,000 miles from original in-service date

Nissan Certified Preowned Program Features:

Roadside assistance
$100 deductible
1 year of complimentary service
Trip interruption reimbursement
Transferrable CPO warranty
SiriusXM 3-month trial

Porsche

Porsche Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Less than 13 model years old with 124,000 miles or less
Pass a 111-point inspection.

Porsche Certified Preowned Warranty Coverage:

Comprehensive: 2 years with no mileage limit after expiration of original basic warranty or from CPO purchase date

Porsche Certified Preowned Program Features:

Roadside assistance
$0 deductible
Trip interruption reimbursement
Transferrable CPO warranty

RAM

RAM Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Less than 5 model years old with 75,000 miles or less
Pass a 169-point inspection

RAM Certified Preowned Warranty Coverage:

Powertrain: 7 years or 100,000 miles from original in-service date
Basic: 3 months or 3,000 miles after expiration of original basic warranty or from CPO purchase date

RAM Certified Preowned Program Features:

Roadside assistance with car rental allowance
$100 deductible
Transferable CPO warranty
SiriusXM 3-month trial

Subaru

Subaru Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Less than 5 model years old with 80,000 miles or less
Pass a 152-point inspection.

Subaru Certified Preowned Warranty Coverage:

Powertrain: 7 years or 100,000 miles from original in-service date

Subaru Certified Preowned Program Features:

Roadside assistance
$0 deductible
Transferrable CPO warranty
STARLINK 1-year trial
SiriusXM 3-month trial
$500 owner loyalty coupon

Toyota

Toyota Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Less than 6 model years old with 85,000 miles or less
Pass a 150-point inspection.

Toyota Certified Preowned Warranty Coverage:

Powertrain: 7 years or 100,000 miles from original in-service date
Basic: 1 year or 12,000 miles from CPO purchase date

Toyota Certified Preowned Program Features:

Roadside assistance
$0 deductible
Transferrable CPO warranty
SiriusXM 3-month trial

Volkswagen

Volkswagen Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Less than 6 model years old with 75,000 miles or less
Pass a 100-point inspection.

Volkswagen Certified Preowned Warranty Coverage:

Comprehensive:
- 2018-2019 model years: 1 year or 12,000 miles from CPO purchase date
- 2017 or 2020 and newer model years: 2 years or 24,000 miles from CPO purchase date

Volkswagen Certified Preowned Program Features:

Roadside assistance
$50 deductible
Transferrable CPO warranty
SiriusXM 3-month trial

Volvo

Volvo Certified Preowned Program Requirements:

Less than 5 model years old with 80,000 miles or less
Pass a 170-point inspection.

Volvo Certified Preowned Warranty Coverage:

Comprehensive: 5 years with no mileage limit from original in-service date

Volvo Certified Preowned Program Features:

Roadside assistance
$0 deductible
Trip interruption reimbursement
Transferrable CPO warranty
Volvo Cars app 1-year trial
SiriusXM 3-month trial

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