Used cars under $5,000 in Birmingham, AL
3,132 listings priced under $5,000 in the last 7 days within 50 mi of Birmingham. Typical price $3,000 (middle half $1,800–$4,000).
Updated Oct 30, 2026
Market at a glance
- Active listings
- 3,132
- Typical price
- $3,000
- Middle half
- $1,800–$4,000
- Typical mileage
- 186k mi
31 listings asking 10%+ under fair price
- 2015 Hyundai Sonata SE130k mi · Birmingham, ALAutotrader · Dealer · seen today$4,999Fair price $7,685
- 2013 Dodge Charger SE141k mi · Tuscaloosa, ALAutotrader · Dealer · seen today$4,995Fair price $7,650
Questions
- What is a fair price for a used car under $5,000 in Birmingham, AL?
- The typical asking price is $3,000 across 3,132 listings seen in the last 7 days; the middle half ask between $1,800 and $4,000.
- How many miles does a typical used car under $5,000 in Birmingham, AL have?
- The median listing shows 186,000 miles.
- How many listings under $5,000 in Birmingham, AL are priced under market?
- 31 listings are asking 10% or more under fair price as of Oct 30, 2026.
Models under $5,000 in Birmingham, AL
| Model | Listings | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Accord | 156 | $2,500 |
| Nissan Altima | 150 | $2,500 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 136 | $2,700 |
| Ford Fusion | 131 | $2,800 |
| Hyundai Sonata | 126 | $3,300 |
| Honda Civic | 123 | $3,000 |
| Ford Escape | 122 | $2,800 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 113 | $2,500 |
| Ford Explorer | 106 | $2,500 |
| Hyundai Elantra | 104 | $3,500 |
| Honda Odyssey | 100 | $2,900 |
| Dodge Charger | 98 | $3,000 |
| Nissan Rogue | 98 | $3,000 |
| Chevrolet Equinox | 96 | $3,500 |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 92 | $2,700 |
| Ram 1500 | 90 | $2,700 |
| Ford Mustang | 89 | $2,500 |
| Nissan Sentra | 89 | $2,800 |
| Toyota Camry | 89 | $3,100 |
| Kia Optima | 86 | $3,800 |
| Ford F-150 | 83 | $2,500 |
| Honda Pilot | 77 | $3,000 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 71 | $2,800 |
| Toyota 4Runner | 70 | $3,500 |
| Kia Sorento | 69 | $3,000 |
| Toyota Corolla | 64 | $3,000 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 63 | $3,600 |
| Honda CR-V | 58 | $2,800 |
| Toyota Prius | 56 | $3,300 |
| Toyota Highlander | 44 | $2,400 |
| Subaru Outback | 41 | $3,500 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 39 | $3,000 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 31 | $3,500 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 26 | $3,000 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 25 | $3,000 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 19 | $2,500 |
| Hyundai Tucson | 14 | $4,100 |
| Mazda CX-5 | 1 | $4,500 |