36 Great Used Cars You Can Buy for Less Than $10,000
Four wheels for four figures is still possible with these rides.
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.

Subcompact Cars
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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Compact Cars
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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Midsize Cars
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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Large Cars
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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Hatchbacks
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

Wagons
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

Hybrids
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

Sports Cars
2010 Chevrolet Camaro
- Lower: $8,871
- Upper: $9,530
- MPG (city/highway): 17/29
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