Find the best cars for under $5,000. Market analysis of 15,289 listings across 320 models. All data sourced from real AutoTrader listings across the United States.
Total Listings
15,289
Avg Price
$4,040
Unique Models
320
Price Range
$500 — $5,000
Ranked by number of active listings in this price range
| Make | Model | Listings | Avg Price | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford | Focus | 875 | $4,078 | 2010–2018 |
| Chevrolet | Cruze | 773 | $4,200 | 2011–2019 |
| Chevrolet | Sonic | 496 | $4,081 | 2012–2020 |
| Ford | Fiesta | 480 | $4,261 | 2011–2019 |
| Chrysler | 200 | 458 | $4,145 | 2011–2017 |
| Ford | Fusion | 400 | $3,715 | 2010–2020 |
| Jeep | Patriot | 399 | $4,088 | 2010–2017 |
| Dodge | Journey | 389 | $4,160 | 2010–2020 |
| Chevrolet | Impala | 334 | $3,868 | 2010–2020 |
| Chrysler | Town | 317 | $3,990 | 2010–2016 |
| Dodge | Dart | 281 | $4,350 | 2013–2016 |
| Nissan | Leaf | 269 | $4,126 | 2011–2023 |
| Jeep | Liberty | 256 | $4,117 | 2010–2012 |
| Nissan | Juke | 254 | $4,465 | 2011–2017 |
| FIAT | 500 | 250 | $4,278 | 2012–2017 |
| Hyundai | Accent | 237 | $4,438 | 2010–2022 |
| Chevrolet | Spark | 224 | $4,378 | 2013–2021 |
| Kia | Optima | 223 | $4,209 | 2010–2020 |
| Ford | Flex | 205 | $4,170 | 2010–2019 |
| Ford | Escape | 197 | $3,880 | 2010–2025 |
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