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Used 1996 Mitsubishi Montero SR Sport Utility 4D

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Montero

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Used 1996 Mitsubishi Montero SR

Used 1996 Mitsubishi Montero SR null CA 94505

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Compact

Hatchback

4-Cylinder

Used 2007 Scion tC Hatchback Coupe 2D

Scion

Used 2007 Scion tC

Used 2007 Scion tC Stockton CA 95209

Sedan

Saturn

Travel Pkg

Used 2004 Saturn ION Level 3 w/ Travel Pkg

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Rondo

Convenience Pkg

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

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Tribute

Used 2001 MAZDA Tribute 2WD

Used 2001 MAZDA Tribute 2WD Riverbank CA 95367

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Elantra

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Used 2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS Riverbank CA 95367

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Convertible

8-Cylinder

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Mustang

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Used 2009 Scion xB Riverbank CA 95367

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Dodge

Durango

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Chevrolet

Sonic

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550i

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Used 2014 GMC Terrain SLE-2 Sport Utility 4D

Terrain

LPO, Cargo Convenience Package

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2WD V6

Subaru

Outback

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Used 2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

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Forte

Used 2023 Kia Forte GT-Line

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GT-Line

Malibu

LS Uplevel Package

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Volvo

Used 2009 Volvo S40 2.4i

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CX-5

Roof Rails & Cross Bars Package

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Legacy

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Electric

Nissan

Leaf

Charger Pkg

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Used 2013 Nissan Leaf S w/ Charger Pkg Dublin CA 94568

Used 2010 Nissan Xterra X Sport Utility 4D

Xterra

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Truck

6-Cylinder Turbo

Toyota

Tundra

Used 2022 Toyota Tundra SR5

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Used 2014 FIAT 500 Sport Brentwood CA 94513

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Tacoma

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Used 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Modesto CA 95356

Lexus

ES 350

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Used 2020 Lexus ES 350 F Sport Modesto CA 95356

F Sport

Used 2013 MINI Hardtop Cooper Hatchback 2D

MINI

Cooper

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Jeep

Patriot

Security & Cargo Convenience Group

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Grand Cherokee

Trailer Tow Group IV

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Civic

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Used 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Sport Utility 4D

Used 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

Used 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Modesto CA 95355

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Manual

4-Cylinder Turbo

Acura

Technology Package

Used 2020 Acura RDX w/ Technology Package

Used 2020 Acura RDX w/ Technology Package Modesto CA 95356

w/ Technology Package

Camry

Used 2024 Toyota Camry SE

Used 2024 Toyota Camry SE Modesto CA 95356

Used 2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport

Used 2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport Modesto CA 95356

TRD Sport

Fiesta

Used 2014 Ford Fiesta S

Used 2014 Ford Fiesta S Riverbank CA 95367

Cube

Used 2009 Nissan Cube 1.8 SL

Used 2009 Nissan Cube 1.8 SL Riverbank CA 95367

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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 Modesto, 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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Used SUVs
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</ul>

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

Used Minivans
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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 54 for sale, including a Used 1996 Mitsubishi Montero SR, a Used 2000 Ford Mustang GT, and a Used 2001 MAZDA Tribute 2WD ranging in price from $1,500 to $5,000.

Autotrader has 54 for sale under $5,000 near Modesto, CA, including a Used 1996 Mitsubishi Montero SR, a Used 2000 Ford Mustang GT, and a Used 2001 MAZDA Tribute 2WD ranging in price from $1,500 to $5,000.

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