Find the best cars for under $12,000. Market analysis of 182,828 listings across 424 models. All data sourced from real AutoTrader listings across the United States.
Total Listings
182,828
Avg Price
$8,712
Unique Models
424
Price Range
$500 — $12,000
Ranked by number of active listings in this price range
| Make | Model | Listings | Avg Price | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Cruze | 5431 | $7,737 | 2011–2019 |
| Ford | Focus | 4246 | $7,067 | 2010–2018 |
| Ford | Fusion | 4030 | $8,537 | 2010–2020 |
| Kia | Optima | 3643 | $8,633 | 2010–2020 |
| Dodge | Journey | 3404 | $8,234 | 2010–2020 |
| Jeep | Patriot | 2974 | $7,680 | 2010–2017 |
| Chrysler | 200 | 2877 | $7,738 | 2011–2017 |
| Buick | Encore | 2786 | $9,397 | 2013–2022 |
| Chevrolet | Sonic | 2582 | $7,140 | 2012–2020 |
| Chevrolet | Impala | 2556 | $8,408 | 2010–2020 |
| Chevrolet | Spark | 2225 | $8,375 | 2013–2022 |
| Kia | Soul | 2212 | $8,655 | 2010–2025 |
| Ford | Fiesta | 2185 | $7,019 | 2011–2019 |
| Chrysler | Town | 2076 | $7,404 | 2010–2016 |
| Toyota | Prius | 1958 | $8,809 | 2010–2024 |
| BMW | 328i | 1910 | $8,495 | 2010–2016 |
| Cadillac | SRX | 1888 | $8,683 | 2010–2016 |
| Ford | Escape | 1886 | $8,564 | 2010–2025 |
| Volkswagen | Passat | 1874 | $8,394 | 2010–2022 |
| Chevrolet | Malibu | 1831 | $8,821 | 2010–2025 |
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