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Spider

Fullsize

Sport Utility

6-Cylinder

Gasoline

Used

Dodge

Durango

22D SXT Customer Preferred Order Selection Pkg

Used 2008 Dodge Durango SXT

Used 2008 Dodge Durango SXT Ladson SC 29456

Automatic

Compact

AWD4WD

4-Cylinder

Mitsubishi

Outlander Sport

Used 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES

Used 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES Ladson SC 29456

Midsize

Journey

Flexible Seating Group

Used 2009 Dodge Journey SXT w/ Flexible Seating Group

Used 2009 Dodge Journey SXT w/ Flexible Seating Group Ladson SC 29456

Rear Seat Video Group

Safe & Sound Group

Used 2010 Dodge Journey SXT w/ Rear Seat Video Group

Used 2010 Dodge Journey SXT w/ Rear Seat Video Group Ladson SC 29456

Honda

CR-V

Used 2002 Honda CR-V EX

Used 2002 Honda CR-V EX Charleston SC 29407

Jeep

Grand Cherokee

Used 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

Used 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Charleston SC 29407

Laredo

Luxury

Used 2005 INFINITI FX 35 Sport Utility 4D

INFINITI

FX35

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Used 2005 INFINITI FX35 2WD

Used 2005 INFINITI FX35 2WD Mount Pleasant SC 29464

Sedan

Chrysler

Used 2013 Chrysler 200 Touring

Used 2013 Chrysler 200 Touring Ladson SC 29456

Touring

Used 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Sport Utility 4D

Hyundai

Santa Fe

Navigation Pkg 4

Used 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited w/ Navigation Pkg 4

Used 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited w/ Navigation Pkg 4 Summerville SC 29485

Limited

Fullsize Crew Cab

Truck

1500

Big Horn Level B Equipment Group

Bed Utility Group

Used 2022 RAM 1500 Big Horn

Used 2022 RAM 1500 Big Horn Charleston SC 29406

Big Horn

Nissan

Altima

Used 2024 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Used 2024 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV Charleston SC 29406

2.5 SV

Used 2008 Ford Escape XLT Sport Utility 4D

Ford

Escape

Used 2008 Ford Escape XLT

Used 2008 Ford Escape XLT North Charleston SC 29405

Rogue

Used 2021 Nissan Rogue SV

Used 2021 Nissan Rogue SV Charleston SC 29406

Used 2011 Honda Civic LX Sedan 4D

Civic

Used 2011 Honda Civic LX

Used 2011 Honda Civic LX Folly Beach SC 29439

Sentra

All-Weather Package

Used 2024 Nissan Sentra SV w/ All-Weather Package

Used 2024 Nissan Sentra SV w/ All-Weather Package Charleston SC 29406

3-Cylinder Turbo

SV Premium Package

Used 2023 Nissan Rogue SV w/ SV Premium Package

Used 2023 Nissan Rogue SV w/ SV Premium Package Charleston SC 29406

Minivan

Pacifica

Used 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Touring-L

Used 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Touring-L Charleston SC 29406

Touring-L

4-Cylinder Turbo

Chevrolet

Malibu

Used 2023 Chevrolet Malibu LT

Used 2023 Chevrolet Malibu LT Charleston SC 29406

202A Rapid Spec Order Code

Used 2011 Ford Escape XLT w/ 202A Rapid Spec Order Code

Used 2011 Ford Escape XLT w/ 202A Rapid Spec Order Code Summerville SC 29483

Subcompact

Hatchback

Versa

Used 2010 Nissan Versa 1.8 S

Used 2010 Nissan Versa 1.8 S Charleston SC 29406

1.8 S

Cargo

NV200

Technology Package

Back Door Glass Package

Used 2017 Nissan NV200 SV w/ Technology Package

Used 2017 Nissan NV200 SV w/ Technology Package Charleston SC 29406

Sedona

Luxury Package

Used 2014 Kia Sedona EX w/ Luxury Package

Used 2014 Kia Sedona EX w/ Luxury Package Charleston SC 29406

Sorento

Used 2019 Kia Sorento LX

Used 2019 Kia Sorento LX Summerville SC 29483

Used 2012 Nissan Sentra 2.0

Used 2012 Nissan Sentra 2.0 Summerville SC 29483

SR Premium Package

Trunk Package

Used 2023 Nissan Sentra SR w/ SR Premium Package

Used 2023 Nissan Sentra SR w/ SR Premium Package Charleston SC 29406

Used 2019 Chevrolet Malibu LT

Used 2019 Chevrolet Malibu LT Charleston SC 29406

Fullsize Extended Cab

8-Cylinder

Used 1998 GMC 1500 Club Coupe Short Bed

Sierra 1500

Imagemax Pkg

Off-Road Chassis Equipment Pkg

Used 1998 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 Extended Cab w/ Imagemax Pkg

Used 1998 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 Extended Cab w/ Imagemax Pkg Charleston SC 29414

4x4 Extended Cab

Pontiac

Premium Value Package 2

Used 2006 Pontiac G6 GT w/ Premium Value Package 2

Used 2006 Pontiac G6 GT w/ Premium Value Package 2 Summerville SC 29483

Used 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 LT Sport Utility 4D

Suburban

Used 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 LT

Used 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 LT Mount Pleasant SC 29464

2500 LT

Used 1999 Toyota Camry LE Sedan 4D

Toyota

Camry

Used 1999 Toyota Camry LE

Used 1999 Toyota Camry LE Charleston SC 29407

Pathfinder

Used 2014 Nissan Pathfinder SV

Used 2014 Nissan Pathfinder SV Summerville SC 29483

Used 2015 Nissan Versa Note SV Hatchback 4D

Versa Note

Used 2015 Nissan Versa Note SV

Used 2015 Nissan Versa Note SV Mount Pleasant SC 29464

Charleston SC

Used Cars for Sale

Under $5,000

Used cars for sale under $5,000 near you. Find affordable budget sedans, coupes, minivans, or SUVs for $5k or less.

Used Cars for Sale Under $5,000 Near Me in Charleston, SC - Autotrader - 19377 Total Available

If you’re wanting to buy an affordable used car between <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-2000" target="_blank">$2,000</a> and $5,000, be prepared to do your due diligence, ask a lot of questions about the car's maintenance history and we'd suggest pay a trust-worthy mechanic to perform a <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/how-do-you-get-pre-purchase-inspection-buying-used-car-257963" target="_blank">pre-purchase inspection</a>. Almost every car asking $5k or less will have between 100,000 and 275,000+ miles, could be between 10 and 25+ years old, have minor to serious cosmetic issues, and some may have slight body damage from an <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/should-you-buy-a-car-thats-been-in-an-accident" target="_blank">accident</a> or two. If the car has a <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/rebuilt-title-vs-salvage-title-whats-difference-281474979846034" target="_blank">salvage or rebuilt title</a>, we would want to understand why that is. Be wary of the slightly used car with low miles but is selling for an unbelievably low price; a car deal that seems too good to be true usually is. When we looked through all the listed cars nationwide selling for $5,000 or less, we even found some that had been <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/should-you-buy-back-your-totaled-car" target="_blank">totaled</a>. Depending on the model year of the car you find, it may not have the safety capabilities which have become standard in newer cars; features such as traction control, stability control, head curtain airbags, or backup cameras, which became federally required starting with the 2018 model year. Models such as the <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/nissan/altima" target="_blank">Nissan Altima</a>, <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/honda/civic" target="_blank">Honda Civic</a>, <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/ford/focus" target="_blank">Ford Focus</a>, <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/kia/optima" target="_blank">Kia Optima</a> and <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/toyota/camry" target="_blank">Toyota Camry</a> regularly appear on our $5,000 and under best affordable car lists. Our last tip: if you don't <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/car-finance">finance</a> your car, we’ve found that you may have leverage in your <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/car-negotiations-guide" target="_blank">negotiations</a> if you pay <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/buying-a-car-should-you-pay-with-cash-if-you-can-227481" target="_blank">all cash</a>.

Our editors have ranked the <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/10-best-used-cars-under-5000" target="_blank">best used cars for $5,000 or less</a>. Given the demand for a cheap $5,000 car, if you can't find these models in your local area, try expanding your search radius. This list was published in March 2025. 
<ol>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2009/chevrolet/malibu" target="_blank">2009 Chevrolet Malibu Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2012/chevrolet/sonic" target="_blank">2012 Chevrolet Sonic Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2012/ford/focus" target="_blank">2012 Ford Focus Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2009/ford/fusion" target="_blank">2009 Ford Fusion Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2009/nissan/sentra" target="_blank">2009 Nissan Sentra Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2008/saab/9-3" target="_blank">2008 Saab 9-3 Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2008/saturn/aura" target="_blank">2009 Saturn Aura Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2007/subaru/legacy" target="_blank">2007 Subaru Legacy Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2010/suzuki/sx4" target="_blank">2010 Suzuki SX4 Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2009/volvo/s60" target="_blank">2009 Volvo S60 Under $5k</a></li>
</ol>

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</ul>

Used Trucks
<ul> 
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/truck/cars-under-3000" target="_blank">Trucks Under $3,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/truck/cars-under-5000" target="_blank">Cheap Trucks Under $5,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/truck/cars-under-6000" target="_blank">Cheap Trucks Under $6,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/truck/cars-under-10000" target="_blank">Trucks Under $10,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/truck/cars-under-15000" target="_blank">Trucks Under $15,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/truck/cars-under-20000" target="_blank">Trucks Under $20,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/truck/cars-under-25000" target="_blank">Trucks Under $25,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/truck/cars-under-30000" target="_blank">Trucks Under $30,000</a></li>
</ul>

Used SUVs
<ul> 
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/suv-crossover/cars-under-5000" target="_blank">SUVs Under $5,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/suv-crossover/cars-under-10000" target="_blank">SUVs Under $10,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/suv-crossover/cars-under-15000" target="_blank">SUVs Under $15,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/suv-crossover/cars-under-20000" target="_blank">SUVs Under $20,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/suv-crossover/cars-under-25000" target="_blank">SUVs Under $25,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/suv-crossover/cars-under-30000" target="_blank">SUVs Under $30,000</a></li>
</ul>

Used All Wheel Drive / 4X4's
<ul> 
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/awd-4wd/cars-under-10000" target="_blank">AWD Cars Under $10,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/awd-4wd/cars-under-15000" target="_blank">AWD Cars Under $15,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/awd-4wd/cars-under-20000" target="_blank">AWD Cars Under $20,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/awd-4wd/cars-under-25000" target="_blank">AWD Cars Under $25,000</a></li>
</ul>

Used Minivans
<ul> 
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/van-minivan/cars-under-5000" target="_blank">Vans and Minivans Under $5,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/van-minivan/cars-under-10000" target="_blank">Vans and Minivans Under $10,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/van-minivan/cars-under-15000" target="_blank">Vans and Minivans Under $15,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/van-minivan/cars-under-20000" target="_blank">Vans and Minivans Under $20,000</a></li>
</ul>

Used Convertibles
<ul> 
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/convertible/cars-under-5000" target="_blank">Convertibles Under $5,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/convertible/cars-under-10000" target="_blank">Convertibles Under $10,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/convertible/cars-under-15000" target="_blank">Convertibles Under $15,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/convertible/cars-under-20000" target="_blank">Convertibles Under $20,000</a></li>
</ul>

Used Cars for Sale Under $5,000 Near Me - Autotrader - 19377 Total Available

Search from 45 for sale, including a Used 1998 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 Extended Cab w/ Imagemax Pkg, a Used 1999 Toyota Camry LE, and a Used 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo ranging in price from $1,000 to $5,000.

Autotrader has 45 for sale under $5,000 near Charleston, SC, including a Used 1998 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 Extended Cab w/ Imagemax Pkg, a Used 1999 Toyota Camry LE, and a Used 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo ranging in price from $1,000 to $5,000.

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Used Cars for Sale Under $5,000 Near Me in Charleston, SC

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Used 2014 Kia Sedona EX w/ Luxury Package

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2014 Kia Sedona

2006 Pontiac G6

2012 Nissan Sentra