Find the best SUVs for under $12,000. Market analysis of 14,317 listings across 139 models. All data sourced from real AutoTrader listings across the United States.
Total Listings
14,317
Avg Price
$8,953
Unique Models
139
Price Range
$500 — $12,000
Ranked by number of active listings in this price range
| Make | Model | Listings | Avg Price | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge | Journey | 746 | $8,335 | 2010–2020 |
| Jeep | Patriot | 721 | $7,684 | 2010–2017 |
| Mercedes | GLK | 616 | $9,184 | 2010–2015 |
| Buick | Encore | 561 | $9,547 | 2013–2022 |
| Ford | Escape | 551 | $8,501 | 2010–2025 |
| Mercedes | ML | 540 | $9,648 | 2010–2015 |
| Jeep | Renegade | 418 | $9,825 | 2015–2023 |
| Kia | Sorento | 383 | $8,733 | 2011–2024 |
| Chevrolet | Equinox | 368 | $8,630 | 2010–2024 |
| Ford | Edge | 363 | $8,547 | 2010–2024 |
| Mercedes | GL | 327 | $9,482 | 2010–2016 |
| Buick | Enclave | 317 | $8,268 | 2010–2026 |
| Ford | EcoSport | 317 | $10,364 | 2018–2022 |
| Chevrolet | Trax | 314 | $9,055 | 2015–2025 |
| Jeep | Cherokee | 314 | $9,944 | 2014–2021 |
| GMC | Acadia | 303 | $8,699 | 2011–2023 |
| Volkswagen | Tiguan | 273 | $8,982 | 2010–2026 |
| Jeep | Liberty | 255 | $6,078 | 2010–2012 |
| Chevrolet | Traverse | 250 | $8,442 | 2011–2026 |
| Cadillac | SRX | 242 | $8,051 | 2010–2016 |
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