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Best Used Hatchbacks Under $10k for 2023

The best used hatchbacks under $10k based on a data-driven analysis of each vehicle's reliability, resale value and safety.

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The best used hatchback under $10k is the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic (hatchback) based on our analysis of 12 million vehicles to assess their reliability, resale value and safety. The 2014 Chevrolet Sonic (hatchback) has an average price of $9,523 with an overall iSeeCars score of 8.2. Behind the Sonic is the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage with average used car price of $8,681 and iSeeCars score of 7.9. The number 3 best used hatchback under $10k is the 2014 Chevrolet Spark at $9,201 average price and 7.7 iSeeCars rating. For this analysis, iSeeCars looked at used hatchbacks 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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Which hatchback under $10k is the best?
  1. Chevrolet Sonic (hatchback)
  2. Mitsubishi Mirage
  3. Chevrolet Spark
  4. FIAT 500L
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The best used hatchback under $10k is the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic (hatchback) based on our analysis of 12 million vehicles to assess their reliability, resale value and safety. The 2014 Chevrolet Sonic (hatchback) has an average price of $9,523 with an overall iSeeCars score of 8.2. Behind the Sonic is the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage with average used car price of $8,681 and iSeeCars score of 7.9. The number 3 best used hatchback under $10k is the 2014 Chevrolet Spark at $9,201 average price and 7.7 iSeeCars rating. For this analysis, iSeeCars looked at used hatchbacks 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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Last new model year: 2020

1. 2014 Chevrolet Sonic (hatchback)

#1 of 4 Best American Hatchbacks #2 of 17 Subcompact Cars with the Most Cargo Space #2 of 7 Best American Small Cars
  • iSeeCars Score: 8.2 / 10
  • Average Used Car Price: $9,523
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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8.2 / 10
  • Reliability 7.5 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.1 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
Average Used Car Prices by Model Year

2013 Chevrolet Sonic (hatchback): $8,593

2014 Chevrolet Sonic (hatchback): $9,523

2015 Chevrolet Sonic (hatchback): $10,286


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2. 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage

#1 of 43 Best Gas Mileage Small Cars #1 of 13 Best Small Cars for the Money #2 of 15 Most Affordable Hatchbacks
  • iSeeCars Score: 7.9 / 10
  • Average Used Car Price: $8,681
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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7.9 / 10
  • Reliability 7.9 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.8 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
Average Used Car Prices by Model Year

2014 Mitsubishi Mirage: $7,833

2015 Mitsubishi Mirage: $8,681


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3. 2014 Chevrolet Spark

#1 of 26 Most Affordable Small Cars #1 of 15 Most Affordable Hatchbacks #1 of 8 Most Affordable Subcompact Cars
  • iSeeCars Score: 7.7 / 10
  • Average Used Car Price: $9,201
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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7.7 / 10
  • Reliability 7.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.2 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
Average Used Car Prices by Model Year

2013 Chevrolet Spark: $8,546

2014 Chevrolet Spark: $9,201

2015 Chevrolet Spark: $10,108


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Last new model year: 2020

4. 2014 FIAT 500L

#1 of 43 Small Cars with the Most Cargo Space #1 of 28 Hatchbacks with the Most Cargo Space #1 of 26 Best Compact Cars for Tall People
  • 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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6.9 / 10
  • Reliability 7.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 6.8 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
Average Used Car Prices by Model Year

2014 FIAT 500L: $9,770

2015 FIAT 500L: $11,307


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2013 Kia Rio 5-Door

#3 of 15 Most Affordable Hatchbacks #6 of 26 Most Affordable Small Cars #6 of 8 Most Affordable Subcompact Cars
  • iSeeCars Score: Not Available
  • Average Used Car Price: $8,906
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
  • Value Retention 8.1 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
Average Used Car Prices by Model Year

2012 Kia Rio 5-Door: $8,736

2013 Kia Rio 5-Door: $8,906

2014 Kia Rio 5-Door: $10,334


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Last new model year: 2019

2014 Ford Fiesta (hatchback)

#1 of 28 Most Comfortable Hatchbacks #2 of 17 Subcompact Cars with the Most Horsepower #3 of 17 Most Comfortable Subcompact Cars
  • iSeeCars Score: Not Available
  • Average Used Car Price: $9,983
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
  • Value Retention 7.8 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
Average Used Car Prices by Model Year

2013 Ford Fiesta (hatchback): $8,168

2014 Ford Fiesta (hatchback): $9,983

2015 Ford Fiesta (hatchback): $10,689


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Last new model year: 2019

2014 Nissan Versa Note

#1 of 43 Best Small Cars for Tall People #1 of 28 Best Hatchbacks for Tall People #1 of 17 Best Subcompact Cars for Tall People
  • iSeeCars Score: Not Available
  • Average Used Car Price: $8,922
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
  • Value Retention 7.7 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
Average Used Car Prices by Model Year

2014 Nissan Versa Note: $8,922

2015 Nissan Versa Note: $10,105


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Last new model year: 2019

2013 FIAT 500

#4 of 17 Subcompact Cars with the Most Horsepower #5 of 17 Subcompact Cars with the Most Cargo Space #10 of 43 Small Cars with the Most Cargo Space
  • iSeeCars Score: Not Available
  • Average Used Car Price: $9,341
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
  • Value Retention 7.6 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
Average Used Car Prices by Model Year

2012 FIAT 500: $7,918

2013 FIAT 500: $9,341

2014 FIAT 500: $10,266


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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).