Best Used Minivans on a $10,000 Budget

Minivans don’t get the love they should. Minivans are more than spacious, comfortable family transportation — they’re the practical, do-it-all suburban vehicles that most of us need, whether we know it or not. Need to get that big-screen TV home? How about the mulch and lumber for the weekend project? A whole soccer team? Yep, a minivan can do all of that and more.

Whatever sort of minivan you’re looking for, chances are it’s on this list. When buying used, it’s more important to find a good example of the kind of minivan you’re shopping for rather than fixate on a specific year or trim level. The individual maintenance history, mileage, and use of the specific vehicle you’re looking to buy matter the most, especially on a relatively modest budget.

Here are 10 of the best used minivans you’ll find on a $10,000 budget.

1. 2016 Chrysler Town & Country

The luxury car of minivans, the 2016 Chrysler Town & Country, is upscale in a way few other minivans can be. Our budget can likely afford the top-spec model, which includes heated first- and second-row seats, a rear-seat entertainment system with second- and third-row screens and a DVD player, HID headlights, power-folding third-row seats, and more.

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2. 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan

Built on the same underpinnings as the Town & Country, the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan is decidedly less focused on luxury and more focused on value. If you’re the sort of buyer who values a 283-horsepower V6 and remembers the “Man Van” advertising campaign, the more upscale Grand Caravan R/T is just within reach of our budget.

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3. 2015 Ford Transit Connect

For something completely different, the 2015 Ford Transit Connect is available in passenger and cargo variants, although the cargo models may be more likely to fit our budget. Smaller than a typical minivan but still roomy enough for either a family or a full work-van fitment, the Transit Connect is a highly useful urban utility van. When looking at cargo models, keep in mind that many examples will feature interior modifications.

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4. 2013 Honda Odyssey

A close second to the Toyota Sienna in reliability, the 2013 Honda Odyssey is another great all-around choice for the frugal family. It’s especially good for those who cover lots of highway miles in their minivan, as the 2013 Odyssey is good for 27 mpg highway.

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5. 2017 Kia Sedona

The 2017 Kia Sedona is often overlooked in the minivan segment in favor of the more popular options, but it’s a solid choice in its own right. It offers seating for seven or eight occupants and loads of standard features. The Sedona also offers special second-row seats that fold up and slide forward, with third-row seats that fold into the floor to maximize available cargo space.

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6. 2015 Mazda5

With the 2015 Mazda5, we head into somewhat different territory from your garden-variety minivan. The Mazda5 has the sliding doors, familiar profile, and utility of a minivan, just in a smaller and more efficient package. On our budget, the top-spec model is within reach, with features like a rear-seat entertainment system with wireless headsets, leather upholstery, a power moonroof, and more.

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7. 2017 Nissan NV200

Nissan’s take on the urban utility van, the 2017 Nissan NV200, is exclusively available as a compact cargo minivan. One unique feature is the 60/40 vertical split of the rear doors, which provides a larger and more useful curbside opening than the usual 50/50 split. When shopping for used NV200 vans, look for models with interior modifications that suit your needs or are easy to remove and replace with your own.

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8. 2015 Nissan Quest

More stylish than many of its contemporaries, the 2015 Nissan Quest is another oft-overlooked minivan that deserves a second chance. At the higher end of the trim line, the Quest approaches Infiniti levels of luxury. However, even in the most affordable versions on our budget (S and SV trims), the Quest is well-equipped, comfortable, and spacious.

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9. 2012 Toyota Sienna

The 2012 Toyota Sienna is the oldest model on this list, but that’s because it’s only consistently the most reliable minivan model and, accordingly, holds its value better. By going back to the 2012 model year, you can maximize your value with any trim level short of the range-topping Limited. Look for the lowest mileage you can find, and keep an eye out for models equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) if you face inclement weather regularly.

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10. 2014 Volkswagen Routan

Although it wears a Volkswagen badge, the 2014 Volkswagen Routan is based on the same platform as the Town & Country and Grand Caravan, thanks to a partnership between VW and Chrysler. The Routan splits the difference between its two platform mates, with a more upscale feel than the Dodge but with fewer luxury features than the Chrysler. 

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Best Used Minivans on a $10,000 Budget

1. 2016 Chrysler Town & Country
2. 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan
3. 2015 Ford Transit Connect
4. 2013 Honda Odyssey
5. 2017 Kia Sedona
6. 2015 Mazda5
7. 2017 Nissan NV200
8. 2015 Nissan Quest
9. 2012 Toyota Sienna
10. 2014 Volkswagen Routan