Find the best cars for under $20,000. Market analysis of 489,124 listings across 459 models. All data sourced from real AutoTrader listings across the United States.
Total Listings
489,124
Avg Price
$13,610
Unique Models
459
Price Range
$500 — $20,000
Ranked by number of active listings in this price range
| Make | Model | Listings | Avg Price | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia | Soul | 8088 | $14,625 | 2010–2025 |
| Chevrolet | Malibu | 7306 | $14,848 | 2010–2025 |
| Ford | Fusion | 7039 | $11,400 | 2010–2020 |
| Nissan | Versa | 6762 | $15,062 | 2010–2025 |
| Nissan | Sentra | 6345 | $16,083 | 2010–2026 |
| Chevrolet | Cruze | 6146 | $8,481 | 2011–2019 |
| Kia | Forte | 6133 | $15,271 | 2010–2024 |
| Kia | Optima | 5935 | $11,066 | 2010–2020 |
| Buick | Encore | 5397 | $12,388 | 2013–2025 |
| Jeep | Cherokee | 5379 | $14,051 | 2014–2026 |
| Jeep | Renegade | 5248 | $13,828 | 2015–2023 |
| Volkswagen | Jetta | 4896 | $14,441 | 2010–2025 |
| Ford | Focus | 4752 | $7,819 | 2010–2018 |
| Chevrolet | Equinox | 4586 | $14,393 | 2010–2026 |
| Ford | Escape | 4545 | $13,092 | 2010–2025 |
| Nissan | Altima | 4527 | $15,039 | 2010–2026 |
| Dodge | Journey | 4389 | $9,681 | 2010–2020 |
| Ford | EcoSport | 4188 | $13,436 | 2018–2022 |
| Hyundai | Elantra | 4129 | $14,490 | 2010–2026 |
| Chevrolet | Impala | 4103 | $10,983 | 2010–2020 |
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