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Sedan

4-Cylinder Turbo

Gasoline

Used 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 250 Sport Sedan 4D

Used

Mercedes-Benz

C 250

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Used 2013 Mercedes-Benz C 250 Sedan

Used 2013 Mercedes-Benz C 250 Sedan San Diego CA 92154

Automatic

6-Cylinder

Used 2006 BMW 3 Series 325i Sedan 4D

325i

Used 2006 BMW 325i Sedan

Used 2006 BMW 325i Sedan Imperial Beach CA 91932

Used 2002 Lexus ES 300 Sedan 4D

Lexus

ES 330

Used 2002 Lexus ES 330

Used 2002 Lexus ES 330 San Diego CA 92103

Subcompact

Hatchback

4-Cylinder

Used 2015 Nissan Versa Note S Plus Hatchback 4D

Nissan

Versa Note

Used 2015 Nissan Versa Note S Plus

Used 2015 Nissan Versa Note S Plus San Diego CA 92111

S Plus

Used 2012 BMW 3 Series 328i Sedan 4D

328i

Used 2012 BMW 328i Sedan

Used 2012 BMW 328i Sedan La Jolla CA 92037

Fullsize Extended Cab

Truck

8-Cylinder

Used 2000 Ford F150 Super Cab Long Bed 4D

Ford

F150

Used 2000 Ford F150 2WD SuperCab

Used 2000 Ford F150 2WD SuperCab La Mesa CA 91942

2WD SuperCab

Compact

Used 2010 Kia Soul + Wagon 4D

Soul

Ghost Special Edition Pkg

Audio Pkg

Used 2010 Kia Soul + w/ Ghost Special Edition Pkg

Used 2010 Kia Soul + w/ Ghost Special Edition Pkg San Diego CA 92102

Manual

Sport Utility

Used 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS Sport Utility 4D

Mitsubishi

Outlander

Used 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS

Used 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS San Diego CA 92108

Midsize

Used 2002 Honda Accord EX Sedan 4D

Honda

Accord

Used 2002 Honda Accord EX

Used 2002 Honda Accord EX San Diego CA 92101

AWD4WD

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

ML 350

Used 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 4MATIC

Used 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 4MATIC El Cajon CA 92019

4MATIC

Used 2003 Toyota Highlander Sport Utility 4D

Toyota

Highlander

Used 2003 Toyota Highlander 2WD V6

Used 2003 Toyota Highlander 2WD V6 San Diego CA 92129

2WD V6

Used 2006 Jeep Liberty Sport Utility 4D

Jeep

Liberty

28C Sport Customer Preferred Order Selection Pkg

Off Road Group

Trailer Tow Group

Used 2006 Jeep Liberty Sport

Used 2006 Jeep Liberty Sport San Diego CA 92111

Sport

Chevrolet

Malibu

Used 2023 Chevrolet Malibu LT

Used 2023 Chevrolet Malibu LT Hemet CA 92545

Diesel

Used 2013 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI Sedan 4D

Volkswagen

Jetta

Used 2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Used 2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Lemon Grove CA 91945

Used 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T S Sport Utility 4D

Tiguan

Used 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan S

Used 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan S San Diego CA 92101

Certified

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Honda Certified Pre-Owned

Certified 2024 Honda Accord EX

Certified 2024 Honda Accord EX Hemet CA 92545

Minivan

Odyssey

Used 2024 Honda Odyssey EX-L

Used 2024 Honda Odyssey EX-L Hemet CA 92545

EX-L

Certified 2025 Honda Accord SE

Certified 2025 Honda Accord SE Hemet CA 92545

Used 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 350 Sedan 4D

E 350

Used 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 350 Sedan

Used 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 350 Sedan San Diego CA 92127

Fullsize

Used 2004 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4D

Expedition

Used 2004 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

Used 2004 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer San Diego CA 92122

Eddie Bauer

Civic

Used 2020 Honda Civic Si

Used 2020 Honda Civic Si Hemet CA 92545

Pilot

Used 2022 Honda Pilot Sport

Used 2022 Honda Pilot Sport Hemet CA 92545

Certified 2022 Honda Accord Sport

Certified 2022 Honda Accord Sport Hemet CA 92545

Hybrid

Hybrid Gas/Electric

Used 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid

Used 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid Hemet CA 92545

Compact Crew Cab

Ridgeline

Used 2024 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition

Used 2024 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition Hemet CA 92545

Black Edition

Certified 2022 Honda Accord Sport Special Edition

Certified 2022 Honda Accord Sport Special Edition Hemet CA 92545

Sport Special Edition

Used 1998 Honda Civic EX Sedan 4D

Used 1998 Honda Civic EX

Used 1998 Honda Civic EX San Diego CA 92101

Fullsize Crew Cab

Tundra

Used 2017 Toyota Tundra SR5

Used 2017 Toyota Tundra SR5 Hemet CA 92545

Used 2018 Honda Accord Touring

Used 2018 Honda Accord Touring Hemet CA 92545

Touring

Used 2002 Toyota Avalon XL Sedan 4D

Avalon

Used 2002 Toyota Avalon XL

Used 2002 Toyota Avalon XL San Diego CA 92127

Used 2010 Honda Accord EX Sedan 4D

Used 2010 Honda Accord EX

Used 2010 Honda Accord EX Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067

Coupe

Used 2000 Toyota Celica GT-S Hatchback Coupe 2D

Celica

Used 2000 Toyota Celica GT-S

Used 2000 Toyota Celica GT-S San Diego CA 92104

GT-S

Convertible

Used 1998 BMW Z3 4-Cyl Roadster 2D

Used 1998 BMW Z3 1.9

Used 1998 BMW Z3 1.9 Oceanside CA 92056

Used 2003 Honda Accord EX Sedan 4D

Used 2003 Honda Accord EX

Used 2003 Honda Accord EX San Diego CA 92110

Used 2013 Jaguar XF Sedan 4D

Jaguar

Used 2013 Jaguar XF

Used 2013 Jaguar XF San Diego CA 92110

Used 2008 Honda Fit Sport Hatchback 4D

Used 2008 Honda Fit Sport

Used 2008 Honda Fit Sport Encinitas CA 92024

Used 2007 Saab 9-3 2.0T Sedan 4D

Saab

Premium 17 Pkg

Premium Audio Pkg

Used 2007 Saab 9-3 2.0T w/ Premium 17 Pkg

Used 2007 Saab 9-3 2.0T w/ Premium 17 Pkg San Diego CA 92103

2.0T

Used 2009 Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan 4D

Hyundai

Accent

Used 2009 Hyundai Accent GLS

Used 2009 Hyundai Accent GLS San Diego CA 92123

Diamond Valley Honda

San Diego

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 San Diego, 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-30000" target="_blank">Trucks Under $30,000</a></li>
</ul>

Used SUVs
<ul> 
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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> 
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 <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> 
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 <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> 
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 <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>

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Used 2024 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition

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2006 Jeep Liberty

2002 Toyota Avalon

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