Best Used Cars for Under $10,000 That You Can Buy Right Now
These cars, hatchbacks, and SUVs are safe, reliable, and available for far less than the average used car
Buying a used car remains a great way to save money, even with the price volatility of the past few years. But despite that, the fundamentals remain the same: New cars depreciate quickly during the first three to four years of ownership. That’s what makes used cars such a great value.
Our list below is based on two factors: how well the models performed in our tests when new, and the results of our Annual Auto Surveys of CR members. Each year they report back to us on the reliability of their vehicles.
CR members can search our Used Car Marketplace for vehicles for sale in their area, sorting by the factors that matter most. The listings include CR reliability and owner satisfaction ratings, and most vehicles include a free Carfax report.
Small Cars
Ford C-Max
2016: $8,700–$9,850
2015: $7,125–$7,600
Honda Fit
2013: $7,650–$8,300
2011: $6,500–$7,100
Honda Insight
2010: $5,125–$5,475
Mazda3
2015: $7,825–$11,725
2013: $5,475–$8,950
Toyota Corolla
2014: $9,225–$10,25
2013: $7,950–$8,400
2012: $7,750–$8,100
2011: $7,125–$7,550
Toyota Prius C
2014: $8,875
2012: $7,750
Toyota Prius
2013: $8,900–$9,900
2012: $8,425–$9,500
2011: $7,775
Toyota Prius V
2013: $9,150
Midsized and Large Sedans
Buick LaCrosse
2014: $7,950–$10,800
Honda Accord
2012: $8,175–$9,350
Mazda6
2015: $8,375–$10,700
Subaru Legacy
2015: $8,825–$11,125
Toyota Camry
2013: $9,225–$10,900
2012: $8,350–$9,375
2011: $7,000–$8,100
Toyota Camry Hybrid
2013: $9,225–$10,900
2012: $8,350–$9,375
2011: $7,000–$8,100
SUVs
Acura MDX
2011: $8,250–$9,225
Toyota Venza
2012: $8,450–$11,450
