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$18,888
$18,888 above
$557/mo est. ?
143,489 km 2.0L

Toyota Santa Monica

Authorized EpicVIN dealer

4.5 Google 1556 reviews

90404, Santa Monica CA

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$18,800
$18,800 above
$554/mo est. ?
214,960 km 3.5L

Apollo Auto Inc.

Authorized EpicVIN dealer

91732, El Monte CA

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$18,699
$18,699 above
$551/mo est. ?
162,247 km

Premium Autos

Authorized EpicVIN dealer

4.4 Google 32 reviews

91733, El Monte CA

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$18,577
$18,577 above
$548/mo est. ?
121,315 km 1.8L

Karplus Warehouse Inc.

Authorized EpicVIN dealer

91331, Pacoima CA

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$18,497
$18,497 above
$545/mo est. ?
125,669 km 1.8L

STG Auto Group of Montclair

Authorized EpicVIN dealer

90706, Bellflower CA

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$17,998
$17,998 above
$531/mo est. ?
198,887 km 3.5L

NEW PBB AUTO

Authorized EpicVIN dealer

91732, El Monte CA

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$17,997
$17,997 above
$531/mo est. ?
42,244 km

Premium Autos

Authorized EpicVIN dealer

4.4 Google 32 reviews

91733, El Monte CA

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$17,995
$17,995 above
$531/mo est. ?
193,423 km 2.7L

Zee Motors - Buena Park

Authorized EpicVIN dealer

90621, Buena Park CA

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$17,995
$17,995 above
$531/mo est. ?
152,261 km 2.7L

Zee Motors - Buena Park

Authorized EpicVIN dealer

90621, Buena Park CA

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$17,800
$17,800 above
$525/mo est. ?
147,296 km 2.5L

Apollo Auto Inc.

Authorized EpicVIN dealer

91732, El Monte CA

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$17,495
$17,495 above
$516/mo est. ?
126,785 km 2.0L

K 1 Motors

Authorized EpicVIN dealer

5.0 Google 39 reviews

91606, North Hollywood CA

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$17,490
$17,490 above
$516/mo est. ?
142,517 km 1.8L

Karplus Warehouse Inc.

Authorized EpicVIN dealer

91331, Pacoima CA

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$16,885
$16,885 above
$498/mo est. ?
153,684 km 3.5L

Regency USA Inc

Authorized EpicVIN dealer

4.0
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9 reviews
4.2 Google 96 reviews

90744, Los Angeles CA

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$16,800
$16,800 above
$495/mo est. ?
153,135 km 3.5L

Apollo Auto Inc.

Authorized EpicVIN dealer

91732, El Monte CA

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$16,600
$16,600 above
$490/mo est. ?
178,572 km 1.8L

Focus Auto Sales

Authorized EpicVIN dealer

91733, El Monte CA

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$16,252
$16,252 above
$479/mo est. ?
90,168 km

Chevrolet of Culver City

Authorized EpicVIN dealer

90230, Culver City CA

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$15,999
$15,999 above
$472/mo est. ?
67,021 km 2.5L

Got Car

Authorized EpicVIN dealer

91411, Los Angeles CA

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$15,700
$15,700 above
$463/mo est. ?
221,123 km 1.8L

Zee Motors - Buena Park

Authorized EpicVIN dealer

90621, Buena Park CA

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$15,625
$15,625 above
$461/mo est. ?
152,067 km 2.5L

Karplus Warehouse Inc.

Authorized EpicVIN dealer

91331, Pacoima CA

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$15,585
$15,585 above
$460/mo est. ?
145,967 km 2.5L

FJ Motor

Authorized EpicVIN dealer

91770, Rosemead CA

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$15,490
$15,490 above
$457/mo est. ?
192,884 km 1.8L

Karplus Warehouse Inc.

Authorized EpicVIN dealer

91331, Pacoima CA

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$15,295
$15,295 above
$451/mo est. ?
161,074 km 1.8L

Concierge Auto Group

Authorized EpicVIN dealer

91204, Glendale CA

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$13,995
$13,995 above
$413/mo est. ?
259,636 km

AutoMax Pro

Authorized EpicVIN dealer

90201, Bell Gardens CA

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$13,995
$13,995 above
$413/mo est. ?
193,139 km 3.5L

Car Depot

Authorized EpicVIN dealer

91107, Pasadena CA

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Here, you can find several used cars for sale under $20,000 – all you need to do is to take time to sort through and find the one that suits your needs. You also need to ascertain the real condition of the car to be sure that it will serve the purpose and last as long as possible. We will tell you how to do that at the end of this short piece.

While your budget can always determine the kind of used car you can buy, you will still have plenty of options to consider. You can find reliable used cars for sale by private owners under $20,000, and you can also find reliable cheap used cars under $20,000 for sale by dealers. Your choices are not limited to American $20,000 dollar used cars – you will also find Japanese used cars under $20,000 and even Chinese used cars under $20,000.

Some people erroneously assume that used cars under $20,000 are crashed cars that have been refurbished. Indeed, crashed cars can be auctioned or offered as salvage cars under $20,000, but many of the cars here are still in great condition. Local used cars under $20,000 are often sold by their owners for different reasons, including the need to upgrade to better vehicles. Carefully go through the listing, and you can find good used cars under $20,000.

After finding the type of affordable used car you want to buy, the next important thing is to check its history. Actually, this is the most important thing to do before buying any used car. A VIN check will reveal everything about the car, including information the owner or dealer will want to withhold. All the used cars for sale under $20,000 have their EpicVIN report available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our marketplace lists 961,341 cars priced under $20,000. The most popular options in this price range are Ford under $20,000, Chevrolet under $20,000, Nissan under $20,000, and Toyota under $20,000. Average price is $12,415.

The average mileage in this price range is 109,058 miles. Expect newer, lower-mileage units toward the top of the budget and older but well-maintained ones at the lower end.

Yes — used vehicles in this price range can offer strong value retention when you focus on reliable models with documented service history. Look for one-owner cars and recent maintenance records.

If you're flexible, look at under $15,000 or under $25,000 — comparable in reliability and value. For more variety, browse all used cars under $20,000.

You can also browse SUVs under $20,000, Sedans under $20,000, and Pickups under $20,000 or expand your budget to the next tier. Popular options across body styles include Ford under $20,000, Chevrolet under $20,000, Nissan under $20,000, and Toyota under $20,000.