10 Best Used Cars Under $10,000
July 30, 2015
If you find yourself needing to purchase a used car, you might be worried that you won't be able to find a decent vehicle for the price you can afford.
Fear not as there's lots of great options in the used car market. Consumer Reports recently put together a list of what they consider the 10 best used cars you can get right now for under $10,000, all with excellent safety ratings. Vehicles on the list include the Chevrolet Malibu, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Soul, and Volkswagen Jetta. See below for the full top 10 list.
And if you're considering any of these high-ranking used cars, I recommend using TrueCar No Haggle and Edmunds Price Promise to see the deals being offered by your local dealers.
| Vehicle | Model Years | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata | 2006-2014 | $5,225 |
| Ford Focus | 2009-2011 | $6,050 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2009-2010 | $7,250 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 2004-2012 | $7,300 |
| Volkswagen Rabbit/Golf | 2009-2014 | $7,700 |
| Ford Fusion | 2010-2012 | $8,075 |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2009-2012 | $8,125 |
| Mazda Mazda6 | 2009-2013 | $8,375 |
| Kia Soul | 2010-2011 | $8,650 |
| Mazda Mazda3 | 2011-2013 | $9,825 |
My Recommendation for Car Shoppers
TrueCar, Edmunds, and 1-800 Car Show are the quickest way to see the lowest car prices in your area. These sites show you no-haggle prices from dealers closest to you - and the deals are usually really good. This should be the first step you take when negotiating your car price. Follow this up with my checklist to make sure you squeeze out every last bit of savings.- Gregg Fidan
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Gregg Fidan + is the founder of RealCarTips. After being ripped off on his first car purchase, he devoted several years to figuring out the best ways to avoid scams and negotiate the best car deals. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject of car buying and taught thousands of car shoppers how to get the best deals.
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