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Spider

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Sport Utility

AWD4WD

6-Cylinder Turbo

Diesel

Used 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 350 BLUETEC Sport Utility 4D

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Mercedes-Benz

ML 350

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Used 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC

Used 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Farmingdale NY 11735

Automatic

BlueTEC 4MATIC

Midsize

Sedan

6-Cylinder

Gasoline

Used 2006 Hyundai Azera Limited Sedan 4D

Hyundai

Azera

Used 2006 Hyundai Azera Limited

Used 2006 Hyundai Azera Limited Weehawken NJ 07086

Limited

Compact Crew Cab

Truck

Flexible Fuel

Used 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Adrenalin Sport Utility Pickup 4D

Ford

Explorer Sport Trac

Used 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Adrenalin

Used 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Adrenalin New Hyde Park NY 11040

Adrenalin

Convertible

8-Cylinder

Used 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 Roadster 2D

SL 500

Used 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL 500

Used 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Nanuet NY 10954

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Acura

Technology Package

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Used 2008 Acura RDX SH-AWD w/ Technology Package Lodi NJ 07644

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Used 1997 Lexus LS 400 Sedan 4D

Lexus

LS 400

Used 1997 Lexus LS 400

Used 1997 Lexus LS 400 Yonkers NY 10701

Buick

Enclave

Trailering Provision Package

License Plate Bracket, Front Mounting Package

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Used 2011 Buick Enclave CXL w/ Trailering Provision Package Ramsey NJ 07446

Compact

Hatchback

4-Cylinder

Used 2014 Hyundai Accent GS Hatchback 4D

Accent

Used 2014 Hyundai Accent GS

Used 2014 Hyundai Accent GS Ossining NY 10562

Toyota

Camry

Used 2005 Toyota Camry LE

Used 2005 Toyota Camry LE Lodi NJ 07644

Santa Fe

Used 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T

Used 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Stamford CT 06902

Sport 2.0T

Used 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Sedan 4D

Nissan

Altima

Used 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Used 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Brooklyn NY 11230

2.5 S

Audi

Used 2009 Audi A4 2.0T Premium Plus

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2.0T Premium Plus

Fullsize

Used 2009 Ford E350 Super Duty Passenger XLT Extended Van 3D

E-350 and Econoline 350

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Used 2009 Ford E-350 and Econoline 350 XLT Mount Vernon NY 10550

Used 2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T S Sedan 4D

Volkswagen

Passat

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Used 2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T S New Rochelle NY 10801

1.8T S

Highlander

Used 2001 Toyota Highlander Limited

Used 2001 Toyota Highlander Limited Belleville NJ 07109

Used 2006 Honda CR-V SE Sport Utility 4D

Honda

CR-V

Used 2006 Honda CR-V EX

Used 2006 Honda CR-V EX Tuckahoe NY 10707

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Tacoma

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Used 2003 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Brooklyn NY 11201

PreRunner

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Beetle

Used 2008 Volkswagen Beetle SE

Used 2008 Volkswagen Beetle SE Englewood Cliffs NJ 07632

Used 2012 Nissan Rogue S Sport Utility 4D

Rogue

Special Edition Pkg

Used 2012 Nissan Rogue S w/ Special Edition Pkg

Used 2012 Nissan Rogue S w/ Special Edition Pkg Bronx NY 10467

Used 2001 Ford Escape XLT Sport Utility 4D

Escape

Used 2001 Ford Escape XLT

Used 2001 Ford Escape XLT Long Beach NY 11561

Used 2010 Mercury Milan Sedan 4D

Mercury

Milan

Used 2010 Mercury Milan

Used 2010 Mercury Milan Hoboken NJ 07030

Used 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 Sedan 4D

S 500

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Used 2002 Mercedes-Benz S 500 Rye NY 10580

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Coupe

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Used 2003 Acura RSX River Edge NJ 07661

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Jeep

Compass

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Used 2014 Jeep Compass Latitude Secaucus NJ 07094

Latitude

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Used 2007 Toyota Camry SE

Used 2007 Toyota Camry SE Saddle River NJ 07458

Used 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Sedan 4D

Convenience Pkg

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Used 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL w/ Convenience Pkg New Hyde Park NY 11040

2.5 SL

Liberty

Used 2011 Jeep Liberty Sport

Used 2011 Jeep Liberty Sport Jersey City NJ 07306

Used 2008 Acura TL 3.2 Sedan 4D

Used 2008 Acura TL

Used 2008 Acura TL Brooklyn NY 11212

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Used Cars for Sale

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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 Mount Vernon, NY - 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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Used Minivans
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Used Convertibles
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</ul>

Used Cars for Sale Under $5,000 Near Me - Autotrader - 19377 Total Available

Search from 179 for sale, including a Used 1997 Lexus LS 400, a Used 2001 Ford Escape XLT, and a Used 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 ranging in price from $1,000 to $5,000.

Autotrader has 179 for sale under $5,000 near Mount Vernon, NY, including a Used 1997 Lexus LS 400, a Used 2001 Ford Escape XLT, and a Used 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 ranging in price from $1,000 to $5,000.

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