The Best Used Cars Under $10,000
Consumer Reports has compiled their list of the best used cars for under $10,000. These vehicles have scored well in road tests, most have the latest safety equipment, and all have proven reliability.
All of the models listed are for the 2006 model year - this is a sweet spot because most of the depreciation has been absorbed by the original owner. All vehicles are assumed to have 75,000 miles, and the price is what you can expect to pay at a dealer.
To save even more, look for these cars through private party listings on Craigslist or Carsabi.
Make & model | MSRP (new) | Dealer Price (avg) |
Drop in Price vs. MSRP |
2006 Ford Fusion | $17,145 | $8,625 | 50% |
2006 Mitsubishi Outlander | 20,099 | 9,000 | 55% |
2006 Pontiac Vibe | 16,430 | 9,050 | 45% |
2006 Toyota Corolla | 14,905 | 9,100 | 39% |
2006 Hyundai Tucson | 18,745 | 9,325 | 50% |
2006 Honda Civic |
15,360 | 9,325 | 39% |
2006 Kia Sportage | 18,395 | 9,475 | 48% |
2006 Mazda3 | 13,710 | 9,550 | 30% |
2006 Mercury Milan |
18,345 | 9,600 | 48% |
2006 Scion xB | 14,830 | 9,800 | 34% |
2006 Nissan Altima | 17,750 | 9,900 | 44% |
2006 Toyota Matrix | 16,060 | 9,900 | 38% |
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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.Latest Weekly Car Buying Tips
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