36 Great Used Cars You Can Buy for Less Than $10,000

If you’re in the market for a new set of wheels but you can’t afford a car that’s actually new, don’t worry. The used car market is brimming with deals right now that would be hard for anyone on a budget to turn down. In fact, some used models can be yours for less than $10,000 — and we’re not talking about junkers. 

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Using data from U.S. News and World Report, GOBankingRates compiled a list of 30 amazing cars that can be found on the used market for much less than you might think. Some of them, in fact, come with sub-$4,000 price tags. These cars span all of the most popular categories — including large cars, midsize cars, compact and subcompact cars, hatchbacks, sports cars, convertibles, wagons, and even hybrids — so there’s truly something for everyone.

Check out your buying options if you’re looking.

2010 Hyundai Accent

• Lower: $3,265
• Upper: $5,158
• MPG (city/highway): 27/36

2011 Nissan Versa

• Lower: $3,753
• Upper: $4,795
• MPG (city/highway): 26/34

2009 Toyota Yaris

• Lower: $3,978
• Upper: $5,212
• MPG (city/highway): 29/36

2011 Mazda Mazda2

• Lower: $4,556
• Upper: $5,744
• MPG (city/highway): 29/35

2012 Smart Fortwo

• Lower: $4,606
• Upper: $5,609
• MPG (city/highway): 34/38

2012 Scion xD

• Lower: $7,195
• Upper: $7,266
• MPG (city/highway): 27/33

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2009 Volkswagen Rabbit

• Lower: $2,681
• Upper: $5,506
• MPG (city/highway): 20/29

2010 Kia Forte

• Lower: $4,076
• Upper: $5,250
• MPG (city/highway): 25/34

2010 Suzuki SX4

• Lower: $4,519
• Upper: $6,109
• MPG (city/highway): 22/30

2009 Hyundai Elantra

• Lower: $4,634
• Upper: $5,828
• MPG (city/highway): 24/3

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

• Lower: $5,751
• Upper: $7,665
• MPG (city/highway): 24/34

2011 Scion tC

• Lower: $5,831
• Upper: $7,477
• MPG (city/highway): 23/31

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2009 Saturn Aura

• Lower: $5,222
• Upper: $5,988
• MPG (city/highway): 22/33

2010 Ford Fusion

• Lower: $6,219
• Upper: $7,161
• MPG (city/highway): 22/31

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2009 Mercury Sable

• Lower: $4,259
• Upper: $5,028
• MPG (city/highway): 18/28

2011 Buick LaCrosse

• Lower: $6,958
• Upper: $8,356
• MPG (city/highway): 19/30

2010 Hyundai Azera

• Lower: $6,985
• Upper: $7,038
• MPG (city/highway): 18/26

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2009 Scion xB

• Lower: $3,559
• Upper: $5,410
• MPG (city/highway): 22/28

2009 Audi A3

• Lower: $4,339
• Upper: $7,425
• MPG (city/highway): 21/30

2013 Kia Rio

• Lower: $6,324
• Upper: $7,759
• MPG (city/highway): 28/36

2012 Honda Fit

• Lower: $7,804
• Upper: $9,286
• MPG (city/highway): 27/33

2014 Kia Soul

• Lower: $8,132
• Upper: $9,765
• MPG (city/highway): 24/30

2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon

• Lower: $6,586
• Upper: $9,152
• MPG (city/highway): 18/27

2012 Toyota Prius V

• Lower: $9,413
• Upper: $9,862
• MPG (city/highway): 44/40

2011 Chevrolet Volt 

• Lower: $4,778
• Upper: $4,778
• MPG (city/highway): 35/40

2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid

• Lower: $5,106
• Upper: $5,106
• MPG (city/highway): 41/36

2010 Toyota Prius

• Lower: $6,240
• Upper: $9,337
• MPG (city/highway): 51/48

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

• Lower: $6,289
• Upper: $6,289
• MPG (city/highway): 41/36

2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid

• Lower: $8,165
• Upper: $9,601
• MPG (city/highway): 31/35

2010 Chevrolet Camaro

• Lower: $8,871
• Upper: $9,530
• MPG (city/highway): 17/29

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