The typical used sedan lists for about $7,995 on the US market, with most between $2,999 and $22,990. ForCar reads real asking prices from 22,767 live sedans listings, refreshed daily — so you see what they actually cost, by model, budget and year. Free, no signup.
Most popular used sedans
The sedans buyers actually shop — with the typical price and how many are listed. Tap any for its full value breakdown.
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Most reliable used sedans
The sedans that score highest for dependability — fewer problems, lower running costs:
Used sedans by budget
How many sedans fit each budget — and where to start looking.
Used sedans prices by model year
How many sedans are listed by year — newer years cost more, older years stretch a budget.
| Model year | Listings |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 213 |
| 2025 | 417 |
| 2024 | 287 |
| 2023 | 426 |
| 2022 | 491 |
| 2021 | 626 |
| 2020 | 610 |
| 2019 | 939 |
| 2018 | 1,243 |
| 2017 | 1,427 |
What to look for in a used sedan
Before you buy, use the market to your advantage:
- Check the VINRecalls, salvage or rebuilt titles and accident history hit resale hard. Run a free VIN check →
- Compare to the marketIf the asking price is above the typical for that model, you have room to negotiate. Check if it's a good deal →
- Mind the mileage and service historyA well-kept higher-mileage car beats a neglected newer one — service history tells the real story.
Prices by other types
Used sedans prices — FAQ
How much does a used sedan cost?
The typical used sedan lists for about $7,995 (the market median), with an average of $11,755. Most fall between $2,999 and $22,990, based on 22,767 live US listings.
What's the best used sedan?
The most-listed used sedans are Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, so you'll find the widest choice and easiest comparison. For dependability, see the most-reliable list above.
What's the cheapest used sedan?
See the budget tiers above — 14,355 used sedans list under $10,000 and 17,880 under $15,000. The older model years and higher-mileage examples are where the cheapest sit.
Are used sedans going up or down in price?
ForCar tracks live listing prices continuously, so the figures here reflect the current sedan market rather than a stale book value — updated daily as new listings come in.
What's the difference between price and value?
Price is what sedans are listed for (what a buyer pays). To value a specific sedan you own, use the free car value calculator.