Hastings Ford Lincoln

Grand Island Chevrolet GMC Cadillac

Lee Janssen Motor

Platte Valley Auto-Kearney

Hastings Chrysler Dodge Ram Jeep

River Valley Auto

Platte Valley Auto Mart

Kenesaw Motor Company

Tripe Motor Company

Spider

Luxury

Sport Utility

AWD4WD

8-Cylinder

Gasoline

Used

Cadillac

Escalade

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Used 2002 Cadillac Escalade AWD

Used 2002 Cadillac Escalade AWD Lexington NE 68850

Automatic

Midsize

Sedan

6-Cylinder

Flexible Fuel

Ford

Taurus

Used 2002 Ford Taurus SES

Used 2002 Ford Taurus SES Lexington NE 68850

Fullsize Extended Cab

Truck

F150

Used 2007 Ford F150 XLT

Used 2007 Ford F150 XLT Hastings NE 68901

Compact

Saturn

Leather Appointments Pkg

Comfort Pkg

Used 2005 Saturn Vue AWD V6 w/ Leather Appointments Pkg

Used 2005 Saturn Vue AWD V6 w/ Leather Appointments Pkg Holdrege NE 68949

AWD V6

INFINITI

Used 2002 INFINITI QX4 4WD

Used 2002 INFINITI QX4 4WD Holdrege NE 68949

Fullsize Crew Cab

Used 2008 Ford F150 XLT

Used 2008 Ford F150 XLT Alma NE 68920

Fullsize

Chevrolet

Suburban

LTZ Preferred Equipment Group

Used 2007 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ w/ LTZ Preferred Equipment Group

Used 2007 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ w/ LTZ Preferred Equipment Group Alma NE 68920

4-Cylinder

Malibu

Power Convenience Package

Used 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco w/ Power Convenience Package

Used 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco w/ Power Convenience Package Alma NE 68920

Dodge

Journey

Popular Equipment Group

Flexible Seating Group

Used 2012 Dodge Journey SXT w/ Popular Equipment Group

Used 2012 Dodge Journey SXT w/ Popular Equipment Group Holdrege NE 68949

Equinox

Driver Convenience Package

Used 2012 Chevrolet Equinox LT w/ Driver Convenience Package

Used 2012 Chevrolet Equinox LT w/ Driver Convenience Package Kenesaw NE 68956

Escalade ESV

Information Package

Climate Package

Used 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD w/ Information Package

Used 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD w/ Information Package Kearney NE 68847

Minivan

Grand Caravan

Used 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

Used 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT Saint Paul NE 68873

Explorer

Used 1997 Ford Explorer XL

Used 1997 Ford Explorer XL Hastings NE 68901

Manual

Used 2005 Ford Explorer XLT

Used 2005 Ford Explorer XLT Hastings NE 68901

Honda

Pilot

Used 2016 Honda Pilot EX-L

Used 2016 Honda Pilot EX-L Manhattan KS 66502

EX-L

Used 2001 Ford F150 XLT

Used 2001 Ford F150 XLT Hastings NE 68901

4-Cylinder Turbo

Trax

LT Convenience Package

Used 2018 Chevrolet Trax LT w/ LT Convenience Package

Used 2018 Chevrolet Trax LT w/ LT Convenience Package Manhattan KS 66502

Hatchback

Focus

Used 2006 Ford Focus ZX5 Hatchback

Used 2006 Ford Focus ZX5 Hatchback Kearney NE 68847

ZX5 Hatchback

Premium Pkg

Used 2011 INFINITI G37 x w/ Premium Pkg

Used 2011 INFINITI G37 x w/ Premium Pkg Holdrege NE 68949

Escape

Used 2015 Ford Escape S

Used 2015 Ford Escape S Manhattan KS 66502

Expedition

Used 2005 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

Used 2005 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Hastings NE 68901

Eddie Bauer

Chrysler

Pacifica

Used 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Touring-L

Used 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Touring-L Manhattan KS 66502

Touring-L

Hyundai

Tucson

Cargo Package

Used 2021 Hyundai Tucson SE w/ Cargo Package

Used 2021 Hyundai Tucson SE w/ Cargo Package Manhattan KS 66502

Compact Extended Cab

Toyota

Tacoma

Used 2021 Toyota Tacoma SR

Used 2021 Toyota Tacoma SR Manhattan KS 66502

Fusion

Used 2019 Ford Fusion S

Used 2019 Ford Fusion S Manhattan KS 66502

Mercedes-Benz

E 350

Used 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 350 Luxury

Used 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 350 Luxury Manhattan KS 66502

Used 2015 Ford Focus SE

Used 2015 Ford Focus SE Saint Paul NE 68873

Used 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD w/ Information Package Hastings NE 68901

Tahoe

Used 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Used 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LT Hastings NE 68901

Lincoln

Used 2008 Lincoln MKX AWD

Used 2008 Lincoln MKX AWD Kenesaw NE 68956

Uplander

Used 2007 Chevrolet Uplander LT

Used 2007 Chevrolet Uplander LT Holdrege NE 68949

Town & Country

24G LX Customer Preferred Order Selection Pkg

Special Appearance Pkg

PWR Window Group

Used 2008 Chrysler Town & Country LX

Used 2008 Chrysler Town & Country LX Manhattan KS 66502

6-Cylinder Turbo

Diesel

Ram 2500 Truck

Trailer Tow Group

Protection Group

Used 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 Truck SLT w/ Popular Equipment Group

Used 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 Truck SLT w/ Popular Equipment Group Manhattan KS 66502

Used 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan eX

Used 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan eX Grand Island NE 68803

Used 2014 Chevrolet Equinox LT

Used 2014 Chevrolet Equinox LT Manhattan KS 66502

Pontiac

Grand Prix

Preferred Package

Used 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix w/ Preferred Package

Used 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix w/ Preferred Package Hastings NE 68901

Yukon XL

SLT-2 Equipment Package

Used 2010 GMC Yukon XL SLT w/ SLT-2 Equipment Package

Used 2010 GMC Yukon XL SLT w/ SLT-2 Equipment Package Alma NE 68920

Elantra

Used 2014 Hyundai Elantra SE

Used 2014 Hyundai Elantra SE Hastings NE 68901

Jeep

Wrangler

Used 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Used 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Manhattan KS 66502

Unlimited Sahara

Chrome Appearance Package

Used 2010 Chevrolet Equinox LT w/ Chrome Appearance Package

Used 2010 Chevrolet Equinox LT w/ Chrome Appearance Package Holdrege NE 68949

Manhattan Ford

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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 Kearney, NE - 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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 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-40000" target="_blank">Cars Under $40,000</a></li>
</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 38 for sale, including a Used 1997 Ford Explorer XL, a Used 2001 Ford F150 XLT, and a Used 2002 Cadillac Escalade AWD ranging in price from $1,950 to $5,000.

Autotrader has 38 for sale under $5,000 near Kearney, NE, including a Used 1997 Ford Explorer XL, a Used 2001 Ford F150 XLT, and a Used 2002 Cadillac Escalade AWD ranging in price from $1,950 to $5,000.

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2007 Chevrolet Tahoe

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