Best Used Cars Under $25,000 — Real Market Prices

What $25,000 buys

Right now 68,477 used cars list under $25,000 across the US, with a typical price of $8,995. At this budget the most common cars are reliable mainstream models — sedans, SUVs and trucks a few years older or with higher mileage. Below are the most popular picks with real prices, plus a breakdown by type and year. Free, no signup.

Most popular used cars under $25,000

The models buyers actually find at this budget — with the typical price and how many are listed. Tap any for its full value breakdown.

Ford F-150

~$13,399

2,674 under $25,000 · 1990–2026

Chevrolet Silverado

~$14,228

2,152 under $25,000 · 1990–2024

RAM 1500

~$14,228

1,251 under $25,000 · 1996–2024

Honda Civic

~$12,132

1,141 under $25,000 · 1991–2026

Ford Escape

~$7,953

1,108 under $25,000 · 2001–2025

Jeep Wrangler

~$14,041

1,082 under $25,000 · 1990–2023

Honda Accord

~$9,687

1,050 under $25,000 · 1990–2025

Toyota Camry

~$8,885

1,041 under $25,000 · 1992–2025

Ford F-250

~$14,446

845 under $25,000 · 1990–2026

Jeep Grand Cherokee

~$10,307

822 under $25,000 · 1993–2023

Subaru Outback

~$9,356

801 under $25,000 · 1998–2025

Chevrolet Equinox

~$8,619

797 under $25,000 · 2005–2026

Honda CR-V

~$10,338

793 under $25,000 · 1997–2024

Subaru Forester

~$10,528

789 under $25,000 · 2000–2026

Nissan Altima

~$7,576

787 under $25,000 · 1993–2025

Ford Explorer

~$10,161

699 under $25,000 · 1995–2023

Nissan Rogue

~$9,788

643 under $25,000 · 2001–2025

Toyota Corolla

~$10,059

614 under $25,000 · 1994–2026

Toyota Tacoma

~$15,230

596 under $25,000 · 1995–2024

GMC Sierra

~$14,500

584 under $25,000 · 1993–2022

Ford F-350

~$14,761

579 under $25,000 · 1990–2026

Chevrolet Express

~$13,175

556 under $25,000 · 1991–2023

Chevrolet Tahoe

~$11,753

548 under $25,000 · 1991–2023

Ford Fusion

~$6,957

539 under $25,000 · 2006–2020

Show all 391 models under $25,000

Ford F-150~$13,399 · 2,674 Chevrolet Silverado~$14,228 · 2,152 RAM 1500~$14,228 · 1,251 Honda Civic~$12,132 · 1,141 Ford Escape~$7,953 · 1,108 Jeep Wrangler~$14,041 · 1,082 Honda Accord~$9,687 · 1,050 Toyota Camry~$8,885 · 1,041 Ford F-250~$14,446 · 845 Jeep Grand Cherokee~$10,307 · 822 Subaru Outback~$9,356 · 801 Chevrolet Equinox~$8,619 · 797 Honda CR-V~$10,338 · 793 Subaru Forester~$10,528 · 789 Nissan Altima~$7,576 · 787 Ford Explorer~$10,161 · 699 Nissan Rogue~$9,788 · 643 Toyota Corolla~$10,059 · 614 Toyota Tacoma~$15,230 · 596 GMC Sierra~$14,500 · 584 Ford F-350~$14,761 · 579 Chevrolet Express~$13,175 · 556 Chevrolet Tahoe~$11,753 · 548 Ford Fusion~$6,957 · 539 Toyota RAV4~$12,446 · 522 Ford Edge~$8,907 · 512 Chevrolet Malibu~$7,577 · 512 Honda Odyssey~$8,673 · 492 Jeep Cherokee~$10,117 · 481 Ford Focus~$5,123 · 476 Honda Pilot~$10,397 · 472 Hyundai Sonata~$7,134 · 470 Ford Mustang~$11,264 · 466 Toyota Highlander~$11,485 · 457 Dodge Grand Caravan~$8,005 · 426 Ford Transit~$17,768 · 418 Hyundai Elantra~$7,761 · 417 Subaru Impreza~$9,635 · 396 Nissan Sentra~$6,976 · 395 Chevrolet Traverse~$8,568 · 386 Chevrolet Impala~$5,744 · 382 Toyota Prius~$7,570 · 376 Toyota Sienna~$11,617 · 376 Toyota Tundra~$14,215 · 372 RAM 2500~$16,445 · 370 Mercedes-Benz C-Class~$9,171 · 361 Chevrolet Suburban~$11,308 · 351 Lexus RX~$10,273 · 350 Chevrolet Cruze~$5,751 · 341 Volkswagen Jetta~$6,924 · 329 GMC Acadia~$9,325 · 327 Kia Soul~$8,506 · 323 Mercedes-Benz E-Class~$9,209 · 316 Toyota 4-Runner~$13,297 · 316 Chrysler Town and Country~$5,856 · 302 Nissan Pathfinder~$7,858 · 299 GMC Yukon~$11,525 · 299 Ford Ranger~$10,139 · 295 Jeep Compass~$10,532 · 294 Dodge Journey~$6,509 · 293 GMC Terrain~$9,402 · 290 Dodge Durango~$10,615 · 279 Ford E-350~$11,584 · 276 Dodge Charger~$11,629 · 274 Ford Expedition~$9,110 · 270 Subaru Crosstrek~$15,045 · 269 Nissan Frontier~$12,420 · 266 Kia Optima~$7,543 · 263 Chevrolet Colorado~$14,853 · 261 Kia Sorento~$8,198 · 260 Nissan Murano~$9,336 · 257 Volkswagen Tiguan~$10,072 · 255 BMW X5~$10,514 · 253 Acura MDX~$8,967 · 250 Nissan Versa~$5,988 · 240 BMW 328i~$7,382 · 240 Kia Forte~$8,282 · 229 Volkswagen Passat~$7,126 · 225 BMW X3~$9,768 · 225 Audi Q5~$10,906 · 219 Hyundai Santa Fe~$8,491 · 218 Subaru Legacy~$8,602 · 218 Ford Taurus~$6,407 · 213 Lexus ES~$9,217 · 211 Jeep Patriot~$5,463 · 209 Buick Enclave~$8,881 · 206 Hyundai Tucson~$10,315 · 204 Chevrolet Trax~$10,212 · 202 Chevrolet Camaro~$12,609 · 197 Chrysler Pacifica~$12,599 · 197 Ford Transit Connect~$12,801 · 190 Nissan Maxima~$7,099 · 188 Audi A4~$8,559 · 177 Ford F-450~$16,568 · 172 GMC Savana~$15,577 · 171 Kia Sportage~$10,021 · 170 Honda Fit~$8,150 · 165 Chevrolet Corvette~$16,591 · 165 Jeep Liberty~$4,515 · 162 Audi Q7~$12,913 · 158 Jeep Renegade~$10,401 · 158 Chrysler 200~$6,592 · 153 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class~$7,408 · 153 Subaru WRX~$17,306 · 151 Mazda CX-5~$12,273 · 149 Nissan Titan~$11,842 · 149 Dodge Challenger~$15,376 · 145 Chrysler 300~$9,288 · 144 Chevrolet Sonic~$5,364 · 143 Toyota Avalon~$7,831 · 140 Buick LaCrosse~$8,047 · 140 Dodge Dakota~$6,141 · 140 Volvo XC60~$10,494 · 138 Cadillac SRX~$7,060 · 137 GMC Yukon XL~$11,593 · 134 Hyundai Accent~$5,585 · 132 Acura TL~$7,055 · 129 Mercedes-Benz S-Class~$10,375 · 126 Ford Fiesta~$5,598 · 125 Lexus IS~$11,143 · 124 Cadillac CTS~$8,698 · 121 Chevrolet Avalanche~$8,029 · 121 Acura RDX~$10,777 · 120 Toyota Sequoia~$9,324 · 119 Nissan Armada~$9,852 · 117 Cadillac Escalade~$11,412 · 115 Chevrolet Trailblazer~$9,645 · 113 Buick Encore~$9,600 · 111 Ford F-550~$16,440 · 109 Honda Element~$9,257 · 108 Ford Bronco Sport~$22,414 · 106 RAM 3500~$17,004 · 105 Nissan Juke~$6,181 · 104 BMW 528i~$7,889 · 104 Volvo XC90~$11,394 · 104 Nissan Xterra~$6,618 · 102 Tesla Model 3~$19,623 · 101 Ford Flex~$8,269 · 101 Volkswagen Beetle~$8,766 · 100 Mazda CX-9~$8,565 · 99 RAM Promaster City~$14,726 · 99 Lincoln MKX~$8,178 · 98 Mazda MX-5~$11,059 · 98 Chrysler PT Cruiser~$3,846 · 97 Kia Sedona~$6,233 · 97 Audi A3~$9,395 · 96 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class~$8,904 · 95 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class~$9,231 · 94 Mazda Mazda3~$8,233 · 93 Honda Ridgeline~$13,948 · 92 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport~$9,653 · 91 BMW X1~$11,081 · 91 Infiniti QX60~$11,370 · 89 Lincoln MKZ~$8,348 · 88 Ford E-150~$7,650 · 88 Audi A6~$10,510 · 87 Subaru XV CrossTrek~$9,699 · 84 Porsche Cayenne~$12,851 · 84 Honda HR-V~$15,607 · 84 Lexus LS~$9,734 · 83 Land Rover Range Rover Sport~$14,295 · 82 GMC Canyon~$15,589 · 81 Ford Explorer Sport~$11,792 · 81 Lincoln Town Car~$6,695 · 79 Lexus GX~$15,371 · 78 Infiniti Q50~$13,689 · 77 Dodge Dart~$4,729 · 76 Mini Countryman~$9,094 · 75 Chevrolet Blazer~$12,109 · 74 Acura TLX~$15,746 · 73 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class~$13,275 · 72 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class~$13,409 · 72 Isuzu NPR~$16,215 · 70 Lexus GS~$11,096 · 70 Volkswagen Golf~$8,468 · 69 Toyota Yaris~$7,199 · 68 Toyota FJ Cruiser~$14,859 · 68 Lincoln Navigator~$9,681 · 67 Cadillac Escalade ESV~$13,419 · 67 Ford E-450~$11,441 · 66 Toyota Camry Solara~$5,117 · 66 Kia Rio~$5,597 · 65 Volkswagen Atlas~$17,525 · 65 Dodge Caravan~$5,998 · 65 Cadillac ATS~$9,894 · 64 Land Rover Range Rover~$15,762 · 64 BMW 535i~$9,157 · 64 Mitsubishi Outlander~$10,803 · 63 Toyota Prius V~$9,786 · 63 Honda Civic Si~$17,470 · 63 Cadillac XTS~$11,144 · 63 Chrysler Sebring~$4,536 · 62 Fiat 500~$5,377 · 62 Toyota Scion tC~$5,533 · 61 BMW 335i~$10,426 · 61 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque~$11,749 · 60 Volvo XC70~$6,324 · 59 Audi Q3~$15,745 · 59 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup~$5,581 · 59 Nissan Leaf~$8,357 · 58 Chevrolet Spark~$5,632 · 57 Nissan Kicks~$13,753 · 57 Ford Thunderbird~$12,318 · 57 Hyundai Veloster~$7,269 · 56 Ford Expedition EL~$11,270 · 56 BMW 330i~$13,508 · 56 Toyota Scion xB~$5,387 · 55 Chevrolet HHR~$4,128 · 54 Porsche Macan~$16,607 · 53 Ford Explorer Sport Trac~$7,832 · 53 Toyota Venza~$8,794 · 53 Nissan Quest~$5,533 · 52 Nissan NV200~$11,867 · 52 GMC Envoy~$4,077 · 52 Dodge Avenger~$4,015 · 51 Ford Excursion~$11,328 · 51 Cadillac DTS~$5,971 · 51 BMW Z4~$11,298 · 51 Infiniti G37~$8,095 · 51 Acura TSX~$6,206 · 51 Ford Crown Victoria~$5,905 · 51 Volkswagen GTI~$8,756 · 51 Chevrolet 3500~$12,142 · 51 Nissan Rogue Sport~$11,809 · 50 Nissan NV~$14,015 · 50 Cadillac XT5~$14,830 · 49 Ford Ecosport~$10,443 · 49 Buick Lucerne~$5,203 · 49 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class~$17,413 · 48 Infiniti G35~$6,480 · 47 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter~$17,487 · 47 Chevrolet Cobalt~$4,159 · 47 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class~$16,321 · 47 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class~$9,261 · 46 Buick Regal~$8,210 · 46 Cadillac Deville~$4,681 · 46 Subaru Ascent~$18,468 · 46 Nissan Versa Note~$5,347 · 44 Infiniti QX80~$14,371 · 44 Lexus SC~$11,816 · 44 Buick Encore GX~$17,399 · 44 Hyundai Elantra GT~$7,460 · 43 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class~$7,411 · 43 Audi A5~$11,388 · 43 Buick LeSabre~$4,472 · 43 Jeep Wrangler JK~$16,802 · 42 BMW 320i~$11,355 · 41 Hyundai Kona~$13,854 · 41 Buick Verano~$5,803 · 41 Chevrolet Volt~$8,720 · 40 Toyota Land Cruiser~$13,568 · 40 Infiniti QX50~$12,824 · 40 Tesla Model S~$15,393 · 39 Infiniti FX35~$6,430 · 39 Mazda CX-7~$5,751 · 39 Jaguar XF~$8,627 · 39 Ford C-Max~$7,173 · 39 Land Rover Discovery~$10,027 · 39 Jeep Commander~$4,680 · 38 Volkswagen CC~$6,031 · 38 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class~$15,350 · 38 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport~$9,182 · 38 Mitsubishi Lancer~$6,535 · 37 Porsche Boxster~$14,685 · 36 RAM ProMaster 2500~$17,108 · 36 BMW Z3~$9,692 · 36 Mercedes-Benz M-Class~$9,713 · 35 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class~$12,377 · 35 Toyota Scion FR-S~$8,518 · 35 Nissan 350Z~$11,012 · 35 Volkswagen Taos~$20,652 · 35 Mini Clubman~$9,417 · 34 Maserati Ghibli~$14,784 · 34 Dodge Nitro~$4,725 · 34 Mitsubishi Mirage~$7,346 · 34 BMW 328xi~$5,783 · 33 Saab 9-3~$4,762 · 31 Land Rover Discovery Sport~$11,720 · 31 Mazda Mazda6~$8,897 · 31 Volkswagen Touareg~$6,725 · 31 Hyundai Genesis~$7,916 · 30 Nissan Rogue Select~$6,352 · 30 BMW 430i~$16,879 · 30 Mitsubishi Eclipse~$5,645 · 30 BMW 325i~$4,093 · 30 Ford Expedition MAX~$20,606 · 30 BMW 750Li~$10,973 · 29 Nissan Cube~$4,779 · 29 Chrysler Voyager~$13,103 · 29 Chevrolet Impala Limited~$6,991 · 29 Acura ILX~$13,032 · 29 Buick Envision~$14,274 · 29 RAM ProMaster 1500~$17,044 · 29 Kia Telluride~$17,441 · 29 Volkswagen Golf GTI~$14,326 · 28 Lexus RC~$19,352 · 28 Kia K5~$18,033 · 28 Audi TT~$9,115 · 27 Volkswagen EuroVan~$11,454 · 27 Lexus LX~$19,025 · 27 Chevrolet Astro Van~$5,490 · 27 Audi S5~$14,347 · 27 Porsche Panamera~$17,731 · 27 Chevrolet Monte Carlo~$5,480 · 27 Infiniti QX56~$6,539 · 27 BMW 530i~$11,720 · 27 Toyota Prius C~$8,566 · 27 Volvo C70~$7,428 · 27 Chevrolet Aveo~$3,102 · 27 Land Rover LR4~$13,285 · 27 Honda Insight~$6,356 · 26 Mini Hardtop~$8,575 · 26 Dodge Caliber~$4,225 · 26 Chrysler Crossfire~$8,252 · 26 Chevrolet Captiva Sport~$5,647 · 26 Lincoln MKC~$10,713 · 26 Jaguar F-PACE~$15,344 · 25 Lexus NX~$18,576 · 25 Kia Seltos~$18,559 · 25 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen~$10,366 · 25 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class~$16,786 · 25 Buick Century~$3,101 · 24 BMW 428i~$10,321 · 24 Jaguar XK8~$8,627 · 24 Lincoln Continental~$10,114 · 24 Subaru B9 Tribeca~$4,869 · 24 Tesla Model Y~$21,486 · 23 Infiniti EX35~$5,468 · 23 Audi A7~$14,888 · 23 Honda Crosstour~$6,930 · 23 Lincoln Nautilus~$17,497 · 23 Audi allroad~$10,029 · 23 Freightliner M2~$21,309 · 23 Lincoln MKT~$8,253 · 22 Ford Freestyle~$3,454 · 22 BMW 750i~$13,293 · 22 Toyota T100~$15,187 · 22 Land Rover LR3~$7,081 · 21 Nissan 370Z~$14,070 · 21 BMW 650i~$11,932 · 21 Infiniti Q60~$18,415 · 21 Honda Civic Type R~$21,143 · 21 Hyundai Venue~$14,145 · 20 Jaguar X-Type~$4,639 · 20 Lexus CT~$11,693 · 20 Tesla Model X~$20,241 · 20 GMC Sonoma~$5,006 · 20 Audi SQ5~$15,448 · 20 Ford Maverick~$21,153 · 20 Mini Cooper Convertible~$8,864 · 20 Volvo V60~$11,447 · 20 Mazda CX-30~$20,125 · 20 Audi S4~$14,265 · 20 Jaguar XJ~$10,654 · 19 Ford Bronco~$13,942 · 19 Hyundai Palisade~$18,464 · 19 Cadillac Eldorado~$8,568 · 19 Chevrolet Uplander~$4,412 · 19 Volvo V70~$3,610 · 18 Lincoln Navigator L~$12,778 · 18 Toyota Echo~$3,310 · 18 BMW X6~$12,974 · 18 RAM ProMaster 3500~$16,547 · 18 Kia Spectra~$3,114 · 18 Smart Fortwo~$6,595 · 18 Chevrolet Cruze Limited~$6,735 · 18 Kia Niro~$13,897 · 17 Kia Cadenza~$7,408 · 17 Acura RL~$5,437 · 17 Mazda CX-3~$13,632 · 17 Lincoln MKS~$6,117 · 16 Alfa Romeo Giulia~$15,997 · 16 Hyundai Veracruz~$3,719 · 16 Mazda Protege~$3,681 · 16 Chrysler 300C~$7,712 · 16 BMW 325Ci~$6,334 · 16 Subaru BRZ~$17,893 · 16 Kia K4~$20,440 · 16 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack~$11,963 · 16 Chevrolet Caprice~$7,524 · 16 BMW 550i~$11,605 · 16 Cadillac XT4~$16,215 · 16 Ford F-650~$15,906 · 15 Jaguar S-Type~$5,527 · 15 Toyota C-HR~$16,011 · 15 Mitsubishi Mirage G4~$8,330 · 15 Ford Windstar~$4,414 · 15 Fiat 500X~$7,338 · 15 Volkswagen Rabbit~$3,449 · 15 Freightliner Cascadia~$16,157 · 15 Toyota Celica~$6,747 · 15

Most reliable used cars under $25,000

Reliability matters most on a budget — fewer problems mean lower running costs. These score highest for dependability and still fit under $25,000:

Nissan Pathfinder

~$7,858

Reliability 5.0/5 · 299 under $25,000

Volkswagen Tiguan

~$10,072

Reliability 5.0/5 · 255 under $25,000

Lexus IS

~$11,143

Reliability 5.0/5 · 124 under $25,000

Acura TLX

~$15,746

Reliability 5.0/5 · 73 under $25,000

Chevrolet Volt

~$8,720

Reliability 5.0/5 · 40 under $25,000

Audi S4

~$14,265

Reliability 5.0/5 · 20 under $25,000

Ford Escape

~$7,953

Reliability 4.5/5 · 1,108 under $25,000

Ford F-250

~$14,446

Reliability 4.5/5 · 845 under $25,000

Subaru Outback

~$9,356

Reliability 4.5/5 · 801 under $25,000

Chevrolet Equinox

~$8,619

Reliability 4.5/5 · 797 under $25,000

Subaru Forester

~$10,528

Reliability 4.5/5 · 789 under $25,000

Nissan Altima

~$7,576

Reliability 4.5/5 · 787 under $25,000

What body styles fit under $25,000

How the market under $25,000 splits by type — see how many SUVs, trucks and sedans are in reach.

21,669

SUV

7,140

van

6,972

pickup

What model years you'll find under $25,000

A budget mostly buys older model years or higher-mileage newer ones. Here's where the listings under $25,000 sit by year.

Model year	Listings under $25,000
2026	154
2025	371
2024	455
2023	788
2022	1,229
2021	1,632
2020	2,133
2019	3,489
2018	3,942
2017	4,876

What to look for at $25,000

A smaller budget means older cars — so condition and history matter more than the badge. Before you buy:

Check the VIN firstOpen recalls, salvage or rebuilt titles and accident history hit hard at this price. Run a free VIN check →
Mileage over model yearA well-kept higher-year car can beat a tired «newer» one. Look at service history, not just the odometer.
Use the market to negotiateIf the asking price is above the typical for that model, you have room. Check if it's a good deal →

Used cars at other budgets

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Used cars under $25,000 — FAQ

What's the best used car under $25,000?

At $25,000 the most-listed models are reliable mainstream cars like the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, RAM 1500. They have the most listings, so you'll find the widest choice and easiest comparison. See the full list above with real prices.

How many used cars are under $25,000?

About 68,477 used cars list under $25,000 on the US market right now, with a median price of $8,995. The figure updates daily as new listings come in.

What can I get for $25,000?

Mostly mainstream sedans, SUVs and trucks that are a few model years older or have higher mileage. Use the budget checker above to see if a specific model fits $25,000 and what years are in reach.

Is it better to buy older or higher-mileage?

Both lower the price. A well-maintained higher-mileage car often beats a neglected older one — service history and a clean VIN matter more than the odometer number alone at this budget.

What's the difference between price and value here?

This page shows what cars are listed for under your budget (market price). To value a specific car you own, use the free car value calculator.

Prices from real US market listings under $25,000, refreshed daily. For a specific car's resale value use the car value calculator. Last updated Jun 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.