Best Used Compact Cars Under $10k for 2023
The best used compact cars under $10k based on a data-driven analysis of each vehicle's reliability, resale value and safety.
The best used compact car under $10k is the 2014 Nissan Sentra based on our analysis of 12 million vehicles to assess their reliability, resale value and safety. The 2014 Nissan Sentra has an average price of $9,722 with an overall iSeeCars score of 8.2. Behind the Sentra is the 2013 Kia Forte with average used car price of $8,559 and iSeeCars score of 7.9. The number 3 best used compact car under $10k is the 2014 FIAT 500L at $9,770 average price and 6.9 iSeeCars rating. For this analysis, iSeeCars looked at used compact cars under $10k that are 1 to 10 years old to determine the latest model year vehicles that are within the price range of $5,000 to $10,000.
The best used compact car under $10k is the 2014 Nissan Sentra based on our analysis of 12 million vehicles to assess their reliability, resale value and safety. The 2014 Nissan Sentra has an average price of $9,722 with an overall iSeeCars score of 8.2. Behind the Sentra is the 2013 Kia Forte with average used car price of $8,559 and iSeeCars score of 7.9. The number 3 best used compact car under $10k is the 2014 FIAT 500L at $9,770 average price and 6.9 iSeeCars rating. For this analysis, iSeeCars looked at used compact cars under $10k that are 1 to 10 years old to determine the latest model year vehicles that are within the price range of $5,000 to $10,000.
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iSeeCars Score:
8.2
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: $9,722
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.9
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.5
/ 10
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Safety
9.1
/ 10
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iSeeCars Score:
7.9
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: $8,559
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
7.6
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.0
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
3. 2014 FIAT 500L
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iSeeCars Score:
6.9
/ 10
- Average Used Car Price: $9,770
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.8
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
2014 Chevrolet Cruze
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iSeeCars Score:
Not Available
- Average Used Car Price: $9,867
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.6
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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How We Rank These Cars
iSeeCars Best Used Cars Under $10k Rankings are calculated based on the latest research by our data science team and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
We analyze data from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with the NHTSA's Safety Ratings to give you an unbiased guide to the best vehicles in each segment.
After being evaluated, vehicles with the highest average scores earn a spot in the iSeeCars Best Car Rankings. (No final score is given to vehicles missing a score in any of the categories, but scores for other categories are still shown.)
Vehicles are scored in three categories:
Reliability | 33.3%
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention | 33.3%
The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.
Safety | 33.3%
The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).