18 10-Year-Old Used Car Models Under $15K That Are High in Demand

As many Americans struggle to afford the high price of new cars, used cars are rising in popularity — even cars that are 10 years or older. A recent iSeeCars.com study found that the market share of cars 10 years old or older has increased by 30% since 2014. Older sedans, wagons and hatchbacks are particularly in high demand, accounting for 16 of the top 20 models with the biggest growth in older car market share, the study found.

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Opting for an older used car may make financial sense, as the average price for a used car that is 10 years or older is $12,194. And among the most popular models, many are even under $10,000.

Here’s a look at the 10-year-old+ used car models that have grown in popularity the most over the past decade, plus how much they cost .

Hyundai Sonata

• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2014): 4.8%
• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2024): 28.0%
• Percent change in market share (2014 to 2024): 484.3%
• Average price of cars 10 years or older: $8,312

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Subaru Legacy

• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2014): 6.6%
• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2024): 27.4%
• Percent change in market share (2014 to 2024): 316.8%
• Average price of cars 10 years or older: $8,871

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Subaru Impreza

• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2014): 10.6%
• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2024): 43.9%
• Percent change in market share (2014 to 2024): 313.5%
• Average price of cars 10 years or older: $9,809

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2014): 9.1%
• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2024): 28.6%
• Percent change in market share (2014 to 2024): 215.0%
• Average price of cars 10 years or older: $10,139

Subaru Impreza (Wagon)

• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2014): 12.1%
• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2024): 35.9%
• Percent change in market share (2014 to 2024): 195.7%
• Average price of cars 10 years or older: $10,797

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class

• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2014): 15.1%
• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2024): 41.0%
• Percent change in market share (2014 to 2024): 172.0%
• Average price of cars 10 years or older: $12,096

Hyundai Elantra

• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2014): 7.7%
• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2024): 20.6%
• Percent change in market share (2014 to 2024): 166.7%
• Average price of cars 10 years or older: $8,241

BMW 3 Series

• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2014): 12.6%
• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2024): 30.2%
• Percent change in market share (2014 to 2024): 139.0%
• Average price of cars 10 years or older: $10,180

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Nissan Altima

• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2014): 8.6%
• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2024): 20.5%
• Percent change in market share (2014 to 2024): 137.0%
• Average price of cars 10 years or older: $8,023

Honda Odyssey

• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2014): 18.2%
• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2024): 39.3%
• Percent change in market share (2014 to 2024): 115.9%
• Average price of cars 10 years or older: $10,496

BMW 5 Series

• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2014): 14.3%
• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2024): 30.1%
• Percent change in market share (2014 to 2024): 110.1%
• Average price of cars 10 years or older: $11,161

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Volkswagen Jetta

• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2014): 13.4%
• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2024): 26.7%
• Percent change in market share (2014 to 2024): 99.4%
• Average price of cars 10 years or older: $8,121

Toyota Corolla

• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2014): 11.8%
• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2024): 21.9%
• Percent change in market share (2014 to 2024): 85.3%
• Average price of cars 10 years or older: $9,562

Honda Civic

• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2014): 15.6%
• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2024): 27.1%
• Percent change in market share (2014 to 2024): 74.1%
• Average price of cars 10 years or older: $9,805

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Mazda MX-5 Miata

• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2014): 31.5%
• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2024): 51.9%
• Percent change in market share (2014 to 2024): 64.8%
• Average price of cars 10 years or older: $13,083

Honda Accord

• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2014): 21.3%
• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2024): 34.6%
• Percent change in market share (2014 to 2024): 62.7%
• Average price of cars 10 years or older: $10,302

Toyota Camry

• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2014): 16.2%
• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2024): 26.3%
• Percent change in market share (2014 to 2024): 62.0%
• Average price of cars 10 years or older: $9,701

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Nissan Sentra

• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2014): 10.1%
• Market share of cars 10 years or older (2024): 15.8%
• Percent change in market share (2014 to 2024): 55.5%
• Average price of cars 10 years or older: $7,367

Data is sourced from iSeeCars.com and is accurate as of July 23, 2024.

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