Buying a used car doesn’t have to be an expensive endeavor. In fact, Kelley Blue Book reports that there are several affordable used cars worth your consideration. And the following models? Well, they are among Kelley Blue Book’s picks for the best used cars under $10,000. Let’s find out what they are.

These Toyotas are some of the best used cars under $10,000

When it comes to shopping for an affordable used car, you can’t go wrong with a used Toyota, reports Kelley Blue Book. Take, for example, the 2012 Toyota Camry. The 2012 model was recommended by Consumer Reports and was given an Excellent reliability rating. RepairPal added that the 2012 Toyota Camry boasts excellent ownership costs, experiences very few problems, and is among the most reliable used cars on the road today. 

And if the 2012 Toyota Camry isn’t quite your style? Kelley Blue Book also highlighted the 2012 Toyota Corolla as one of the best used cars under $10,000. Much like the Camry, Consumer Reports recommends the 2012 Toyota Corolla. It also gave it an Excellent reliability rating. Not only does the 2012 Toyota Corolla have excellent ownership costs, but major issues are also uncommon for this used Toyota Corolla, reports RepairPal.

For a more fuel-efficient used car, Kelley Blue Book recommends the 2012 Toyota Prius. Not only is the 2012 Toyota Prius one of the best used cars under $10,000, but Consumer Reports also recommends it. Consumer Reports gave it an Excellent reliability rating too. The bad news is that RepairPal reports repairs are more frequent than average for the Prius. Fortunately, more often than not, the repairs are pretty minor.

Two Hondas made the cut for the best affordable used cars under $10,000

Say you would prefer a used Honda instead. The good news is that Kelley Blue Book included both the 2011 Honda Accord and the 2013 Honda Civic among its picks for the best used cars under $10,000. Consumer Reports not only recommends the 2011 Honda Accord but, the organization also gave it a Very Good reliability rating. RepairPal, meanwhile, reports that the 2011 Honda Accord has excellent ownership costs and is extremely reliable.

The 2013 Honda Civic, on the other hand, is not recommended by Consumer Reports. However, Consumer Reports did give it an Excellent reliability rating. As it turns out, this used Honda Civic suffered from lower than average owner satisfaction ratings. Owners weren’t thrilled with the sedan’s driving experience or overall comfort, says Consumer Reports.

The good news is that RepairPal gave it much better ratings. In fact, according to RepairPal, the 2013 Honda Civic has excellent ownership costs. Both the severity and frequency of repairs are much lower than other vehicles too. All in all, this particular Civic is one of the most reliable used cars on the road, RepairPal reports.

Consider these SUVs for some of the best used SUVs under $10,000

For many used car shoppers, there’s nothing like an SUV that costs less than $10,000. Fortunately, Kelley Blue Book included two options for those on the hunt for an affordable used SUV under $10,000. These options include both the 2011 Subaru Outback and the 2013 Kia Soul.

First, let’s talk about the 2011 Subaru Outback. Unfortunately, this particular model year wasn’t recommended by Consumer Reports because of a lower than average reliability rating. RepairPal reports that the 2011 Subaru Outback has average ownership costs too. On top of that, the frequency and severity of repairs are both pretty average compared to other vehicles.

The 2013 Kia Soul, on the other hand, isn’t recommended by Consumer Reports but did earn an Excellent reliability rating. If that’s not enough to sell you on this used Kia SUV, RepairPal reports this model boasts excellent ownership costs. Both the severity and frequency of repairs are much lower than in other used cars too.

These used cars under $10,000 deserve your attention too

If you’re the type of person that likes options, you’ll be pleased to know that Kelley Blue Book also included the 2014 Mazda3, the 2014 Hyundai Elantra, and the 2013 Ford Fusion in its list of the best used cars under $10,000. The 2014 Mazda3 is recommended by Consumer Reports, which also gave it an Excellent reliability rating. Unfortunately, RepairPal reports that many Mazda models have above-average ownership costs. 

The good news is that RepairPal reports the 2014 Hyundai Elantra is among the most reliable used cars on the road. While Consumer Reports didn’t recommend this particular Hyundai Elantra model year, it did award it with a Very Good reliability rating. 

And if the 2013 Ford Fusion sounds more your style? Keep in mind that while Kelley Blue Book reports it is one of the best used cars under $10,000, this affordable used car did not earn a Consumer Reports recommendation. RepairPal added that it has average ownership costs. The frequency of repairs is about average in this affordable used car too.

Choosing the best used car for your budget doesn’t have to be stressful

Shopping for a used car can be stressful, especially if you’re shopping for a used car on a budget. The good news is that Kelley Blue Book’s picks for the best used cars under $10,000 are a good place to start.