Sport and Driver's Sedans Under $16,000 in Fort Worth

Rear-wheel-drive feel, an engine note worth hearing, and a cabin that holds up on a long drive: that combination is still findable under $16,000 in Fort Worth if you know which models to watch. Here is the short list, cheapest first.

2015 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 — $8,995

Mileage: 123,960 mi · Stock: P2675

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A V6 sedan with rear-wheel drive and a genuinely comfortable back seat, the Genesis is the value pick of this group. At this price you are buying room and ride quality more than outright speed, so check the tires, brakes and service records and drive it on the highway before you decide.

2015 Infiniti Q50 3.7 Premium — $10,495

Mileage: 152,230 mi · Stock: P1361

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The Q50 has the sharpest steering feel of the bunch and a naturally aspirated V6 that pulls cleanly. Mileage is high here, so service history matters more than the badge. Ask for records and listen for suspension noise over rough pavement on the test drive.

2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 — $12,395

Mileage: 116,946 mi · Stock: P2466

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The CLS is the style move of this list, a four-door coupe silhouette with a twin-turbo V6. It is the most dramatic-looking car under $13,000 here, and the cabin still feels a class above the price. Budget for the maintenance a European car expects.

2018 BMW 530e iPerformance — $12,995

Mileage: 105,274 mi · Stock: P2661

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A plug-in hybrid that still drives like a 5 Series: electric for the short stuff, gas for the highway. If you have somewhere to plug in overnight, this is the most interesting car in the group. Ask about charging equipment and the battery's service history.

2018 BMW 330e iPerformance — $14,795

Mileage: 65,410 mi · Stock: P2672

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Smaller, lighter and lower-mileage than the 530e, the 330e is the one to pick if you want the sport sedan feel first and the hybrid bonus second. Compare the two back to back on the same route; the difference in weight is obvious.

2019 BMW 530i xDrive — $14,995

Mileage: 109,120 mi · Stock: P2419

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The newest car here and the only all-wheel-drive option, which matters on the occasional icy Fort Worth morning. Straight gasoline, no charging to think about, and the 5 Series cabin everybody likes on a long drive to Dallas.

What to check on a sub-$16,000 sport sedan

At this price point, condition beats specification. Ask for the service history, walk the tires and brakes, and drive each car over the same stretch of road so you can compare steering, ride and noise honestly. European models in this range will ask for more maintenance attention than a domestic sedan, so factor that into your monthly number, not just the sticker.

Payments shown anywhere on this site are estimated examples with approved credit, based on 72 months at 9% APR with a $200 monthly floor. They are estimates only, not an offer, and your actual terms depend on the vehicle, your credit profile and the lender.

Browse our full live inventory and lock in your test drive at https://www.dfwtxdeals.com, call or text Val directly at (682) 233-4422, or email Val@DFWTXDeals.com. Ask for Val Trejo at Autos of Fort Worth, 3300 Alta Mere Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76116.