Find the best cars for under $8,000. Market analysis of 71,050 listings across 379 models. All data sourced from real AutoTrader listings across the United States.
Total Listings
71,050
Avg Price
$6,305
Unique Models
379
Price Range
$500 — $8,000
Ranked by number of active listings in this price range
| Make | Model | Listings | Avg Price | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Cruze | 3115 | $6,163 | 2011–2019 |
| Ford | Focus | 2998 | $5,955 | 2010–2018 |
| Chevrolet | Sonic | 1782 | $5,995 | 2012–2020 |
| Jeep | Patriot | 1732 | $6,203 | 2010–2017 |
| Chrysler | 200 | 1626 | $6,059 | 2011–2017 |
| Dodge | Journey | 1621 | $6,220 | 2010–2020 |
| Ford | Fusion | 1569 | $6,113 | 2010–2020 |
| Ford | Fiesta | 1560 | $5,911 | 2011–2019 |
| Kia | Optima | 1521 | $6,573 | 2010–2020 |
| Chrysler | Town | 1352 | $6,143 | 2010–2016 |
| Dodge | Dart | 1115 | $6,153 | 2013–2016 |
| Chevrolet | Impala | 1087 | $5,933 | 2010–2020 |
| Chevrolet | Spark | 1023 | $6,318 | 2013–2022 |
| Nissan | Juke | 997 | $6,239 | 2011–2017 |
| Hyundai | Accent | 980 | $6,178 | 2010–2022 |
| Kia | Soul | 904 | $6,394 | 2010–2025 |
| Volkswagen | Passat | 875 | $6,455 | 2010–2022 |
| FIAT | 500 | 874 | $5,894 | 2012–2018 |
| BMW | 328i | 852 | $6,556 | 2010–2016 |
| Ford | Escape | 762 | $6,138 | 2010–2025 |
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