Big Phil's Auto Plaza

John North Ford

Briggs Kia

Spider

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AWD4WD

6-Cylinder Turbo

Diesel

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3500

Power Accessory Group

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Manual

Tradesman

Fullsize Crew Cab

Towing Technology Group

Tradesman Level 2 Equipment Group

Chrome Appearance Group

5TH Wheel/Gooseneck Towing Prep Group

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Automatic

Minivan

6-Cylinder

Gasoline

Chrysler

Pacifica

Advanced Safetytec Group

S Appearance Package

Hands Free Sliding Door & Liftgate Group

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Used 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Touring-L Plus w/ Advanced Safetytec Group

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Touring-L Plus

Fullsize Extended Cab

8-Cylinder

Ford

F150

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Used 2000 Ford F150 2WD SuperCab

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2WD SuperCab

8-Cylinder Turbo

Chevrolet

Silverado 2500

Duramax Plus Package

Midnight Edition

Z71 Package, Off-Road

Snow Plow Prep Package

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Midsize

Sedan

4-Cylinder

Hyundai

Sonata

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Used 2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS

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Compact Crew Cab

Canyon

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Used 2018 GMC Canyon Denali

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Denali

Fullsize

Sport Utility

Acadia

Technology Package

LPO, Interior Protection Package

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1500

Limited Level 1 Equipment Group

Body Color Bumper Group

Used 2019 RAM 1500 Limited

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Limited

Flexible Fuel

Mercury

Milan

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Used 2011 Mercury Milan Premier

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Premier

Protection Group

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Laramie

Luxury

4-Cylinder Turbo

Lincoln

Lincoln MKC Technology Package

Lincoln MKC Climate Package

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Used 2017 Lincoln MKC Reserve

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Reserve

Fusion

Used 2018 Ford Fusion Titanium

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Titanium

Compact

Focus

Used 2009 Ford Focus SE

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8-Cylinder Supercharged

TRX Level 2 Equipment Group

TRX Carbon Fiber Package

Technology Group

Advanced Safety Group

Trailer Tow Group

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Driver Alert Package

Hatchback

Used 2007 Ford Focus S

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302A Equipment Group Order Code

Used 2012 Ford Fusion SEL

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Jeep

Patriot

Quick Order Package 24G High Altitude Ed. (Retail)

Security and Cargo Convenience Group

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Used 2014 Jeep Patriot High Altitude

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High Altitude

Envoy

Sun, Sound And Entertainment Package

SLT Preferred Equipment Group

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Used 2009 Lincoln MKZ AWD

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Malibu

Used 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT

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Subaru

Legacy

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2.5i Premium

Bolton Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep

Topeka

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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 Emporia, KS - 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>

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</ul>

Used SUVs
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</ul>

Used All Wheel Drive / 4X4's
<ul> 
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</ul>

Used Minivans
<ul> 
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</ul>

Used Convertibles
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 <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 11 for sale, including a Used 2000 Ford F150 2WD SuperCab, a Used 2006 GMC Envoy SLT, and a Used 2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS ranging in price from $1,500 to $4,995.

Autotrader has 11 for sale under $5,000 near Emporia, KS, including a Used 2000 Ford F150 2WD SuperCab, a Used 2006 GMC Envoy SLT, and a Used 2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS ranging in price from $1,500 to $4,995.

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