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Used 2007 Kia Rondo LX w/ Convenience Pkg

Used 2007 Kia Rondo LX w/ Convenience Pkg Riverbank CA 95367

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Elantra

Used 2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS

Used 2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS Riverbank CA 95367

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Used 2007 Toyota Camry SE Fresno CA 93711

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Used 2006 INFINITI Q45 Sport Modesto CA 95350

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Used 2000 Ford Mustang GT Convertible 2D

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Used 2000 Ford Mustang GT

Used 2000 Ford Mustang GT Groveland CA 95321

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Used 2005 Dodge Dakota SLT

Used 2005 Dodge Dakota SLT Modesto CA 95350

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Chevrolet

Sonic

Used 2014 Chevrolet Sonic LT

Used 2014 Chevrolet Sonic LT Riverbank CA 95367

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Used 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan 4D

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Impreza WRX

Used 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan

Used 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan Mariposa CA 95338

Manual

Used 2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport Sedan 4D

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Option Group 04

Used 2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport w/ Option Group 04

Used 2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport w/ Option Group 04 Fresno CA 93650

Fullsize Regular Cab

Used 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Short Bed

Ram 1500 Truck

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Used 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck 2WD Regular Cab Modesto CA 95353

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Used 2003 Honda Accord EX Sedan 4D

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Used 2003 Honda Accord EX Modesto CA 95350

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Used 2012 Honda Civic LX Turlock CA 95380

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Used 2005 GMC Envoy XL SLT w/ Luxury Package Riverbank CA 95367

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Used 2015 Ford Fiesta SE Hatchback 4D

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Used 2015 Ford Fiesta SE

Used 2015 Ford Fiesta SE Kerman CA 93630

Used 2014 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Used 2014 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Riverbank CA 95367

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Used 2012 Kia Sedona LX Minivan 4D

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Used 2012 Kia Sedona LX

Used 2012 Kia Sedona LX Sonora CA 95370

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Used 2013 Chevrolet Volt Sedan 4D

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Used 2013 Chevrolet Volt Premium w/ Premium Trim Package Modesto CA 95350

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Used 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 2.5L S Sport Wagon 4D

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Used 2014 Volkswagen Jetta S Sonora CA 95370

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Used 2014 GMC Terrain SLE

Used 2014 GMC Terrain SLE Modesto CA 95350

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Used 2012 Chevrolet Cruze LT

Used 2012 Chevrolet Cruze LT Riverbank CA 95367

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Used 2006 Saturn Vue 2WD V6

Used 2006 Saturn Vue 2WD V6 Riverbank CA 95367

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Used 2007 Buick Lucerne CXS w/ Driver Confidence Package Riverbank CA 95367

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Used 2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Merced CA 95340

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Used 2012 Ford Focus SE

Used 2012 Ford Focus SE Riverbank CA 95367

Coupe

Used 2008 Honda Accord LX-S Coupe 2D

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Used 2008 Honda Accord LX-S Fresno CA 93650

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Used 2009 Subaru Forester XT Sport Utility 4D

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Used 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5XT w/ Popular Equipment Group 4A Fresno CA 93711

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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 Merced, CA - 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
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 <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>
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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
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 <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>
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 <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>
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</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 41 for sale, including a Used 2000 Ford Mustang GT, a Used 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck 2WD Regular Cab, and a Used 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan ranging in price from $2,500 to $5,000.

Autotrader has 41 for sale under $5,000 near Merced, CA, including a Used 2000 Ford Mustang GT, a Used 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck 2WD Regular Cab, and a Used 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan ranging in price from $2,500 to $5,000.

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