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Used 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK 430 Coupe 2D

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Used 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK 430 Coupe Bordentown NJ 08505

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FX35

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Used 2005 INFINITI FX35 AWD East Brunswick NJ 08816

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Santa Fe

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Used 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe SE Asbury Park NJ 07712

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Used 2009 Ford Mustang Convertible East Windsor NJ 08520

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Used 2011 Toyota Camry East Windsor NJ 08520

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Used 2004 Mercedes-Benz S 430 Brick NJ 08723

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Used 2007 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Brick NJ 08723

Eddie Bauer

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Impala

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Used 2007 Chevrolet Impala LT Somerset NJ 08873

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Used 2003 Jaguar S-TYPE 3.0 Brick NJ 08723

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Jetta

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Used 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE Shrewsbury NJ 07702

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Used 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited East Windsor NJ 08520

Limited

4-Cylinder Turbo

Used 2016 Lincoln MKC Premiere

Used 2016 Lincoln MKC Premiere East Windsor NJ 08520

Premiere

6-Cylinder Turbo

540i xDrive

Used 2018 BMW 540i xDrive

Used 2018 BMW 540i xDrive East Windsor NJ 08520

Malibu

Sun and Wheel Package

Power Convenience Package

Used 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT w/ Sun and Wheel Package

Used 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT w/ Sun and Wheel Package Lakewood NJ 08701

Cobalt

License Plate Front Mounting Package

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Used 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT Avenel NJ 07001

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F150

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Used 2011 Ford F150 XLT East Windsor NJ 08520

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Accord

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Used 2022 Honda Accord Sport East Windsor NJ 08520

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Used 2010 Toyota Prius Five Chesterfield NJ 08515

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Sonata

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Used 2007 Hyundai Sonata GLS Lakewood NJ 08701

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Used 2015 GMC Acadia SLE East Windsor NJ 08520

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Used 2005 Honda Accord LX Chesterfield NJ 08515

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Sierra Convenience Package

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Snow Plow Prep Package

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4x4 Regular Cab

Lexus

RX 300

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Used 2000 Lexus RX 300 4WD Lawrenceville NJ 08648

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Used 2007 Toyota Camry CE East Windsor NJ 08520

Used 2008 INFINITI M 35x Sedan 4D

Technology Pkg

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Used 2008 INFINITI M35 x w/ Technology Pkg East Brunswick NJ 08816

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Equinox

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Used 2009 Nissan Versa 1.8 S w/ PWR Pkg Keyport NJ 07735

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Grand Cherokee

Used 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Used 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited East Brunswick NJ 08816

Used 2006 Ford F150 4x4 SuperCrew

Used 2006 Ford F150 4x4 SuperCrew East Windsor NJ 08520

4x4 SuperCrew

Used 2010 Honda Accord EX Sedan 4D

Used 2010 Honda Accord EX

Used 2010 Honda Accord EX Lincroft NJ 07738

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Lancer

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Used 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS Old Bridge NJ 08857

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Sorento

Used 2006 Kia Sorento LX

Used 2006 Kia Sorento LX Piscataway NJ 08854

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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 Freehold, NJ - 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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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> 
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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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</ul>

Used Convertibles
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 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/convertible/cars-under-5000" target="_blank">Convertibles Under $5,000</a></li>
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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 279 for sale, including a Used 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, a Used 2000 Lexus RX 300 4WD, and a Used 2000 Lincoln Town Car Executive ranging in price from $1,299 to $5,000.

Autotrader has 279 for sale under $5,000 near Freehold, NJ, including a Used 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, a Used 2000 Lexus RX 300 4WD, and a Used 2000 Lincoln Town Car Executive ranging in price from $1,299 to $5,000.

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