McGrath Volkswagen Hyundai of Dubuque

J's Auto

Ed Morse Chevrolet

Brad Deery Ford, Inc.

Runde Chevrolet Buick GMC

Runde Auto Group

Scott Family Motors Inc

McGrath Chevrolet of Dubuque

Spider

Compact

Sedan

4-Cylinder

Flexible Fuel

Used

Ford

Focus

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Used 2014 Ford Focus SE

Used 2014 Ford Focus SE Manchester IA 52057

Automatic

Fullsize Crew Cab

Truck

AWD4WD

8-Cylinder

Gasoline

Chevrolet

Silverado 2500

Snow Plow Prep Package

Used 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 W/T w/ Snow Plow Prep Package

Used 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 W/T w/ Snow Plow Prep Package East Dubuque IL 61025

Subcompact

3-Cylinder

Mitsubishi

Mirage G4

Used 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 ES

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Midsize

Sport Utility

Dodge

Journey

Flexible Seating Group

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Used 2017 Dodge Journey SE w/ Flexible Seating Group Manchester IA 52057

Luxury

6-Cylinder

Jaguar

X-TYPE

Used 2005 Jaguar X-TYPE 3.0

Used 2005 Jaguar X-TYPE 3.0 Manchester IA 52057

Fullsize Regular Cab

Used 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 W/T

Used 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 W/T Manchester IA 52057

Avalanche

Preferred Equipment Group

Driver Convenience Package

Used 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche Z71 w/ Preferred Equipment Group

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4-Cylinder Turbo

Equinox

Confidence & Convenience Package

License Plate Front Mounting Package

Used 2020 Chevrolet Equinox LT

Used 2020 Chevrolet Equinox LT Shell Rock IA 50670

Used 2012 Ford Focus SEL

Used 2012 Ford Focus SEL Manchester IA 52057

Hatchback

Soul

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Used 2015 Kia Soul ! Shell Rock IA 50670

Fullsize

Traverse

License Plate Bracket, Front Mounting Package

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Used 2015 Chevrolet Traverse LT Manchester IA 52057

Convenience Package

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Compact Crew Cab

Ranger

Equipment Group 302A Luxury

Trailer Tow Package

Used 2020 Ford Ranger XLT w/ Equipment Group 302A Luxury

Used 2020 Ford Ranger XLT w/ Equipment Group 302A Luxury Shell Rock IA 50670

Toyota

RAV4

Used 2011 Toyota RAV4 Limited

Used 2011 Toyota RAV4 Limited Dubuque IA 52002

Limited

6-Cylinder Turbo

F150

XLT Sport Appearance Package

Max Trailer Tow Package

FX4 Off-Road Package

XLT Power Equipment Group

Used 2019 Ford F150 XLT w/ Equipment Group 302A Luxury

Used 2019 Ford F150 XLT w/ Equipment Group 302A Luxury Shell Rock IA 50670

Silverado 1500

All Star Edition

Used 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT w/ All Star Edition

Used 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT w/ All Star Edition Shell Rock IA 50670

Hybrid

Hybrid Gas/Electric

Maverick

Lariat Luxury Package

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Used 2022 Ford Maverick Lariat w/ Lariat Luxury Package Shell Rock IA 50670

Lariat

LPO, Interior Protection Package

LPO, Cargo Package

Used 2022 Chevrolet Equinox LT

Used 2022 Chevrolet Equinox LT Shell Rock IA 50670

Ram 1500 Truck

Sport Appearance Group

Trailer Tow Group

Security Group

Light Group

Used 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck SLT w/ Sport Appearance Group

Used 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck SLT w/ Sport Appearance Group Manchester IA 52057

Jeep

Grand Cherokee

Trailer Tow Group IV

Cold Weather Group

Used 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited w/ Trailer Tow Group IV

Used 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited w/ Trailer Tow Group IV Manchester IA 52057

Hyundai

Sonata

Navigation & Sunroof Pkg

Used 2012 Hyundai Sonata SE w/ Navigation & Sunroof Pkg

Used 2012 Hyundai Sonata SE w/ Navigation & Sunroof Pkg East Dubuque IL 61025

Used 2008 Kia Rio LX

Used 2008 Kia Rio LX Manchester IA 52057

Used 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Used 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Manchester IA 52057

Explorer

Used 2006 Ford Explorer Limited

Used 2006 Ford Explorer Limited Manchester IA 52057

Minivan

Sienna

Used 2014 Toyota Sienna SE

Used 2014 Toyota Sienna SE Shell Rock IA 50670

Camry

Used 2003 Toyota Camry SE

Used 2003 Toyota Camry SE Manchester IA 52057

Caliber

Used 2010 Dodge Caliber SXT

Used 2010 Dodge Caliber SXT Springville IA 52336

Wagon

Matrix

Used 2003 Toyota Matrix XR

Used 2003 Toyota Matrix XR Manchester IA 52057

Escape

Equipment Group 401A

Used 2014 Ford Escape Titanium w/ Equipment Group 401A

Used 2014 Ford Escape Titanium w/ Equipment Group 401A Shell Rock IA 50670

Titanium

Volt

Premium Trim Package

Rear Camera and Park Assist Package

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Used 2012 Chevrolet Volt Premium w/ Premium Trim Package Platteville WI 53818

Premium

Used 2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT

Used 2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT Manchester IA 52057

201A Rapid Spec Order Code

Used 2011 Ford Escape XLT w/ 201A Rapid Spec Order Code

Used 2011 Ford Escape XLT w/ 201A Rapid Spec Order Code Manchester IA 52057

Edge

Used 2011 Ford Edge SEL w/ 201A Rapid Spec Order Code

Used 2011 Ford Edge SEL w/ 201A Rapid Spec Order Code Shell Rock IA 50670

Used 2000 Toyota Camry LE

Used 2000 Toyota Camry LE Manchester IA 52057

Compass

Used 2014 Jeep Compass Latitude

Used 2014 Jeep Compass Latitude East Dubuque IL 61025

Latitude

LPO, Protection Package

Used 2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS w/ LPO, Protection Package

Used 2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS w/ LPO, Protection Package Dubuque IA 52001

Sedona

PWR Pkg

Used 2011 Kia Sedona LX w/ PWR Pkg

Used 2011 Kia Sedona LX w/ PWR Pkg Maquoketa IA 52060

Taurus

Used 2002 Ford Taurus SES

Used 2002 Ford Taurus SES Springville IA 52336

Saturn

Power Pkg

Used 2004 Saturn ION Level 2 w/ Power Pkg

Used 2004 Saturn ION Level 2 w/ Power Pkg Springville IA 52336

Level 2

Roling Ford LLC

Cedar Rapids - Waterloo and Dubq

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 Dubuque, IA - 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. 
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 <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> 
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 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/truck/cars-under-5000" target="_blank">Cheap Trucks Under $5,000</a></li>
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 <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>
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 <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>
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 <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 35 for sale, including a Used 2000 Toyota Camry LE, a Used 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, and a Used 2002 Ford Taurus SES ranging in price from $2,350 to $5,000.

Autotrader has 35 for sale under $5,000 near Dubuque, IA, including a Used 2000 Toyota Camry LE, a Used 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, and a Used 2002 Ford Taurus SES ranging in price from $2,350 to $5,000.

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