Private Seller Exchange

RossCo

Spring Auto Sales LLC

Ron Alpen Ford

King's Kars

David A Farmer

McGrath Ford Hyundai

Scott Family Motors Inc

Spider

Cargo

8-Cylinder

Flexible Fuel

Used

Ford

E-250 and Econoline 250

PWR Group

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Used 2011 Ford E-250 and Econoline 250 w/ PWR Group

Used 2011 Ford E-250 and Econoline 250 w/ PWR Group Davenport IA 52806

Automatic

Gasoline

E-150 and Econoline 150

Used 2007 Ford E-150 and Econoline 150

Used 2007 Ford E-150 and Econoline 150 Davenport IA 52806

Used 2007 Ford E-250 and Econoline 250

Used 2007 Ford E-250 and Econoline 250 Davenport IA 52806

Midsize

Sport Utility

AWD4WD

4-Cylinder Turbo

Edge

Used 2024 Ford Edge SEL

Used 2024 Ford Edge SEL Shell Rock IA 50670

Minivan

6-Cylinder

Used 2008 Honda Odyssey EX Minivan 4D

Honda

Odyssey

Used 2008 Honda Odyssey EX

Used 2008 Honda Odyssey EX Fairfield IA 52556

Luxury

Coupe

Used 1999 BMW 3 Series 328is Coupe 2D

328iS

Used 1999 BMW 328iS Coupe

Used 1999 BMW 328iS Coupe Iowa City IA 52245

Sedan

6-Cylinder Supercharged

Used 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix GT Sedan 4D

Pontiac

Grand Prix

Sun And Sound Package

Premium Package

Used 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix GT w/ Sun And Sound Package

Used 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix GT w/ Sun And Sound Package Fairfax IA 52228

Fullsize

Dodge

Durango

Used 2020 Dodge Durango R/T

Used 2020 Dodge Durango R/T Shell Rock IA 50670

4-Cylinder

Fusion

202A Rapid Spec Order Code

Used 2011 Ford Fusion SE w/ 202A Rapid Spec Order Code

Used 2011 Ford Fusion SE w/ 202A Rapid Spec Order Code Durant IA 52747

Compact

Hybrid

Hybrid Gas/Electric

Used 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid Sport Utility 4D

Escape

Used 2008 Ford Escape 2WD Hybrid

Used 2008 Ford Escape 2WD Hybrid Iowa City IA 52245

2WD Hybrid

Pilot

Used 2016 Honda Pilot Touring

Used 2016 Honda Pilot Touring Shell Rock IA 50670

Touring

Wagon

Vibe

Preferred Package

Sun and Wheels Package

Used 2010 Pontiac Vibe w/ Preferred Package

Used 2010 Pontiac Vibe w/ Preferred Package Cedar Rapids IA 52402

Buick

Lucerne

Used 2008 Buick Lucerne CXS

Used 2008 Buick Lucerne CXS Marion IA 52302

Fullsize Regular Cab

Truck

Used 2008 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab XL Pickup 2D 8 ft

F250

Used 2008 Ford F250 XL

Used 2008 Ford F250 XL Belle Plaine IA 52208

Nissan

Altima

Used 2021 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Used 2021 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL Shell Rock IA 50670

2.5 SL

Toyota

Avalon

Used 2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

Used 2018 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium Shell Rock IA 50670

XLE Premium

Civic

Used 2008 Honda Civic LX

Used 2008 Honda Civic LX Hiawatha IA 52233

Hyundai

Sonata

Popular Equipment Pkg 3 Plus Sunroof

Used 2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS

Used 2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS Cedar Rapids IA 52402

Used 2023 Ford Edge SEL

Used 2023 Ford Edge SEL Shell Rock IA 50670

Chevrolet

Equinox

Driver Convenience Package

Used 2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT w/ Driver Convenience Package

Used 2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT w/ Driver Convenience Package Shell Rock IA 50670

Used 2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS Sedan 4D

Used 2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS

Used 2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS Coralville IA 52241

Confidence & Convenience Package

License Plate Front Mounting Package

Used 2020 Chevrolet Equinox LT

Used 2020 Chevrolet Equinox LT Shell Rock IA 50670

Jeep

Wrangler

Mopar Chrome Edition Group

Connectivity Group

Mopar Premium Chrome Group

Trailer Tow Group

Used 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara w/ Mopar Chrome Edition Group

Used 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara w/ Mopar Chrome Edition Group Shell Rock IA 50670

Unlimited Sahara

Compact Crew Cab

Ranger

Equipment Group 301A Mid

Chrome Appearance Package

Trailer Tow Package

Used 2019 Ford Ranger XLT w/ Equipment Group 301A Mid

Used 2019 Ford Ranger XLT w/ Equipment Group 301A Mid Shell Rock IA 50670

Tahoe

Used 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country

Used 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country Shell Rock IA 50670

High Country

Used 2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS Sport Utility 4D

Used 2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS

Used 2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS Davenport IA 52806

Used 2008 Honda Civic EX-L

Used 2008 Honda Civic EX-L Marion IA 52302

EX-L

Equipment Group 301A

Used 2022 Ford Edge Titanium w/ Equipment Group 301A

Used 2022 Ford Edge Titanium w/ Equipment Group 301A Shell Rock IA 50670

Titanium

Used 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan

Used 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan Cedar Rapids IA 52402

Hybrid Sedan

Focus

Used 2007 Ford Focus SES

Used 2007 Ford Focus SES Cedar Rapids IA 52402

Sienna

Used 2007 Toyota Sienna CE

Used 2007 Toyota Sienna CE Cedar Rapids IA 52402

Chrysler

Town & Country

Used 2007 Chrysler Town & Country Limited

Used 2007 Chrysler Town & Country Limited Cedar Rapids IA 52402

Limited

Saturn

Used 2005 Saturn ION Level 1

Used 2005 Saturn ION Level 1 Center Point IA 52213

Level 1

Santa Fe

Used 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS

Used 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Cedar Rapids IA 52402

LaCrosse

Used 2007 Buick LaCrosse CXS

Used 2007 Buick LaCrosse CXS Cedar Rapids IA 52402

Used 2008 Buick Lucerne CX

Used 2008 Buick Lucerne CX Springville IA 52336

RAV4

Used 2001 Toyota RAV4 4WD

Used 2001 Toyota RAV4 4WD Cedar Rapids IA 52402

Manual

Accord

Used 2007 Honda Accord SE

Used 2007 Honda Accord SE Cedar Rapids IA 52402

Roling Ford LLC

Cedar Rapids - Waterloo and Dubq

Used Cars for Sale

Under $5,000

Used cars for sale under $5,000 near you. Find affordable budget sedans, coupes, minivans, or SUVs for $5k or less.

Used Cars for Sale Under $5,000 Near Me in Iowa City, IA - Autotrader - 19377 Total Available

If you’re wanting to buy an affordable used car between <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-2000" target="_blank">$2,000</a> and $5,000, be prepared to do your due diligence, ask a lot of questions about the car's maintenance history and we'd suggest pay a trust-worthy mechanic to perform a <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/how-do-you-get-pre-purchase-inspection-buying-used-car-257963" target="_blank">pre-purchase inspection</a>. Almost every car asking $5k or less will have between 100,000 and 275,000+ miles, could be between 10 and 25+ years old, have minor to serious cosmetic issues, and some may have slight body damage from an <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/should-you-buy-a-car-thats-been-in-an-accident" target="_blank">accident</a> or two. If the car has a <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/rebuilt-title-vs-salvage-title-whats-difference-281474979846034" target="_blank">salvage or rebuilt title</a>, we would want to understand why that is. Be wary of the slightly used car with low miles but is selling for an unbelievably low price; a car deal that seems too good to be true usually is. When we looked through all the listed cars nationwide selling for $5,000 or less, we even found some that had been <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/should-you-buy-back-your-totaled-car" target="_blank">totaled</a>. Depending on the model year of the car you find, it may not have the safety capabilities which have become standard in newer cars; features such as traction control, stability control, head curtain airbags, or backup cameras, which became federally required starting with the 2018 model year. Models such as the <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/nissan/altima" target="_blank">Nissan Altima</a>, <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/honda/civic" target="_blank">Honda Civic</a>, <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/ford/focus" target="_blank">Ford Focus</a>, <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/kia/optima" target="_blank">Kia Optima</a> and <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/toyota/camry" target="_blank">Toyota Camry</a> regularly appear on our $5,000 and under best affordable car lists. Our last tip: if you don't <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/car-finance">finance</a> your car, we’ve found that you may have leverage in your <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/car-negotiations-guide" target="_blank">negotiations</a> if you pay <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/buying-a-car-should-you-pay-with-cash-if-you-can-227481" target="_blank">all cash</a>.

Our editors have ranked the <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/10-best-used-cars-under-5000" target="_blank">best used cars for $5,000 or less</a>. Given the demand for a cheap $5,000 car, if you can't find these models in your local area, try expanding your search radius. This list was published in March 2025. 
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 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2009/chevrolet/malibu" target="_blank">2009 Chevrolet Malibu Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2012/chevrolet/sonic" target="_blank">2012 Chevrolet Sonic Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2012/ford/focus" target="_blank">2012 Ford Focus Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2009/ford/fusion" target="_blank">2009 Ford Fusion Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2009/nissan/sentra" target="_blank">2009 Nissan Sentra Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2008/saab/9-3" target="_blank">2008 Saab 9-3 Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2008/saturn/aura" target="_blank">2009 Saturn Aura Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2007/subaru/legacy" target="_blank">2007 Subaru Legacy Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2010/suzuki/sx4" target="_blank">2010 Suzuki SX4 Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2009/volvo/s60" target="_blank">2009 Volvo S60 Under $5k</a></li>
</ol>

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Used Trucks
<ul> 
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 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/truck/cars-under-5000" target="_blank">Cheap Trucks Under $5,000</a></li>
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 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/truck/cars-under-30000" target="_blank">Trucks Under $30,000</a></li>
</ul>

Used SUVs
<ul> 
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 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/suv-crossover/cars-under-30000" target="_blank">SUVs Under $30,000</a></li>
</ul>

Used All Wheel Drive / 4X4's
<ul> 
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/awd-4wd/cars-under-10000" target="_blank">AWD Cars Under $10,000</a></li>
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</ul>

Used Minivans
<ul> 
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</ul>

Used Convertibles
<ul> 
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/convertible/cars-under-5000" target="_blank">Convertibles Under $5,000</a></li>
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 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/convertible/cars-under-20000" target="_blank">Convertibles Under $20,000</a></li>
</ul>

Used Cars for Sale Under $5,000 Near Me - Autotrader - 19377 Total Available

Search from 45 for sale, including a Used 1999 BMW 328iS Coupe, a Used 2001 Toyota RAV4 4WD, and a Used 2005 Saturn ION Level 1 ranging in price from $2,233 to $5,000.

Autotrader has 45 for sale under $5,000 near Iowa City, IA, including a Used 1999 BMW 328iS Coupe, a Used 2001 Toyota RAV4 4WD, and a Used 2005 Saturn ION Level 1 ranging in price from $2,233 to $5,000.

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