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Used 2004 GMC Yukon XL SLE w/ Cargo Package

Used 2004 GMC Yukon XL SLE w/ Cargo Package San Carlos CA 94070

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Used 2018 Toyota Mirai Sedan 4D

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Used 2018 Toyota Mirai Benicia CA 94510

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Used 2012 Ford Fusion SE Walnut Creek CA 94597

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Used 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 Sport Sedan 4D

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Used 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Sedan San Francisco CA 94102

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Used 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3t Sedan 4D

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Used 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero Petaluma CA 94952

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Used 2006 INFINITI M 35 Sport Sedan 4D

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Used 2006 INFINITI M35

Used 2006 INFINITI M35 Concord CA 94521

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Hatchback

Electric

Used 2014 Nissan LEAF SL Hatchback 4D

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Leaf

Floor Mats & Cargo Area Mat w/Premium Package

Used 2014 Nissan Leaf SL

Used 2014 Nissan Leaf SL San Ramon CA 94583

Cargo

Used 2004 Chevrolet Astro Cargo Minivan 3D

Chevrolet

Astro

Used 2004 Chevrolet Astro

Used 2004 Chevrolet Astro San Francisco CA 94122

Hybrid

Hybrid Gas/Electric

Used 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid Sedan 4D

Camry

Used 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid

Used 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid Berkeley CA 94709

AWD4WD

Used 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser Sport Utility 4D

Land Cruiser

Used 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

Used 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser Pleasanton CA 94566

Used 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T SEL 4Motion Sport Utility 4D

Volkswagen

Tiguan

Used 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Used 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Orinda CA 94563

Used 2004 BMW 3 Series 325i Sedan 4D

325i

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Used 2004 BMW 325i Sedan Pacifica CA 94044

Convertible

Used 2008 Pontiac G6 GT Hard Top Convertible 2D

Pontiac

Premium Package

Used 2008 Pontiac G6 GT w/ Premium Package

Used 2008 Pontiac G6 GT w/ Premium Package Fairfield CA 94534

Fullsize Crew Cab

Truck

Used 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Sport Utility Pickup 4D 5 1/4 ft

Avalanche

Used 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 2WD

Used 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 2WD Santa Rosa CA 95401

Used 2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT Sport Utility 4D

1SC Preferred Equipment Group

Skid Plate Package

Used 2003 GMC Yukon XL SLT w/ 1SC Preferred Equipment Group

Used 2003 GMC Yukon XL SLT w/ 1SC Preferred Equipment Group Novato CA 94949

Used 2006 Ford Focus ZX4 S Sedan 4D

Focus

Used 2006 Ford Focus S

Used 2006 Ford Focus S Oakland CA 94605

Used 2005 Acura TL 3.2 Sedan 4D

Acura

Used 2005 Acura TL

Used 2005 Acura TL Concord CA 94520

Used 2015 Toyota Prius Two Hatchback 4D

Prius

Used 2015 Toyota Prius Two

Used 2015 Toyota Prius Two Pittsburg CA 94565

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Used 2008 Saab 9-5 2.3T SportCombi Wagon 4D

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Used 2008 Saab 9-5 2.3T w/ Visibility Package

Used 2008 Saab 9-5 2.3T w/ Visibility Package San Francisco CA 94102

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Used 2004 INFINITI G 35 Sedan 4D

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Used 2004 INFINITI G35 Sedan

Used 2004 INFINITI G35 Sedan Santa Rosa CA 95407

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Passat

Used 2003 Volkswagen Passat GLX

Used 2003 Volkswagen Passat GLX San Francisco CA 94134

Used 2013 Ford Focus ST Hatchback 4D

Used 2013 Ford Focus ST

Used 2013 Ford Focus ST Antioch CA 94531

Used 1995 Lexus ES 300 Sedan 4D

Lexus

ES 330

Used 1995 Lexus ES 330

Used 1995 Lexus ES 330 San Ramon CA 94582

Used 2008 Audi A3 2.0T Wagon 4D

Audi

Used 2008 Audi A3 2.0T

Used 2008 Audi A3 2.0T San Francisco CA 94116

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Used 2009 Toyota Venza Wagon 4D

Venza

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Used 2009 Toyota Venza AWD Healdsburg CA 95448

Flexible Fuel

Used 2011 Ford Crown Victoria LX Sedan 4D

Crown Victoria

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Used 2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor w/ Radio Suppression Pkg Montara CA 94037

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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 Novato, 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>
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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> 
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/suv-crossover/cars-under-5000" target="_blank">SUVs Under $5,000</a></li>
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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>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/convertible/cars-under-10000" target="_blank">Convertibles Under $10,000</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 90 for sale, including a Used 1995 Lexus ES 330, a Used 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, and a Used 2003 GMC Yukon XL SLT w/ 1SC Preferred Equipment Group ranging in price from $1,200 to $5,000.

Autotrader has 90 for sale under $5,000 near Novato, CA, including a Used 1995 Lexus ES 330, a Used 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser, and a Used 2003 GMC Yukon XL SLT w/ 1SC Preferred Equipment Group ranging in price from $1,200 to $5,000.

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