Find the best cars for under $15,000. Market analysis of 282,117 listings across 439 models. All data sourced from real AutoTrader listings across the United States.
Total Listings
282,117
Avg Price
$10,493
Unique Models
439
Price Range
$500 — $15,000
Ranked by number of active listings in this price range
| Make | Model | Listings | Avg Price | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Cruze | 5993 | $8,273 | 2011–2019 |
| Ford | Fusion | 5678 | $10,037 | 2010–2020 |
| Kia | Optima | 5032 | $10,016 | 2010–2020 |
| Ford | Focus | 4651 | $7,626 | 2010–2018 |
| Buick | Encore | 4065 | $10,705 | 2013–2022 |
| Dodge | Journey | 4038 | $9,069 | 2010–2020 |
| Kia | Soul | 3564 | $10,606 | 2010–2025 |
| Chevrolet | Impala | 3403 | $9,699 | 2010–2020 |
| Jeep | Renegade | 3188 | $11,345 | 2015–2023 |
| Chevrolet | Malibu | 3186 | $10,959 | 2010–2025 |
| Jeep | Patriot | 3183 | $8,040 | 2010–2017 |
| Chrysler | 200 | 3176 | $8,291 | 2011–2017 |
| Jeep | Cherokee | 3073 | $11,455 | 2014–2026 |
| Ford | EcoSport | 2951 | $11,920 | 2018–2022 |
| Chevrolet | Spark | 2882 | $9,568 | 2013–2022 |
| Ford | Escape | 2861 | $10,317 | 2010–2025 |
| Chevrolet | Sonic | 2801 | $7,651 | 2012–2020 |
| Toyota | Prius | 2529 | $9,906 | 2010–2026 |
| Hyundai | Sonata | 2450 | $10,217 | 2010–2025 |
| Volkswagen | Passat | 2434 | $9,635 | 2010–2022 |
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