Finding a great deal on a used hybrid car can be tough — not because there aren’t lots of great used hybrids out there, but because used cars have gotten a lot more expensive lately. If you’re in the market for a hybrid, you’re probably looking to save money on gas, which has also gotten more expensive in recent months. Fortunately, there are still some great deals to be found in the affordable hybrid car arena. Here is our list of the best hybrid cars available for less than $10,000.
1. 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid
The 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid offers all the great daily driver comfort and features of a standard Camry, with the added benefit of significantly better gas mileage. While it’s not the best fuel-sipper on this list, the Camry Hybrid rates 33 mpg combined, with 31 mpg city and 35 mpg highway. See used Toyota Camry Hybrid models for sale near you
2. 2012 Toyota Prius
The gas mileage champ of its era in the compact hybrid car class, the 2012 Toyota Prius posts a still-impressive 48 mpg combined, with 49 mpg in the city and 46 mpg on the highway. Add in familiar Prius styling and features, Toyota reliability, and ease of service, and you have a recipe for a great commuter. See used Toyota Prius models for sale near you
3. 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid
With lots of space for its size class, the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid is also well-equipped, scores well in crash tests, and offers great fuel economy. How good? It scores 44 mpg combined, with 43 mpg city and 44 mpg highway. See used Honda Civic Hybrid models for sale near you
4. 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid
The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid is a spacious midsize sedan that comes nicely equipped with high-tech safety features. It gets impressive gas mileage for its size and feature set, rated for 41 mpg combined, 43 mpg city, and 39 mpg highway. See used Ford Fusion Hybrid models for sale near you
5. 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid
The 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid is the only luxury nameplate to make this list. While it’s not a full-tilt luxury car, it does offer nicer finishes and materials than a similar Honda Civic or Toyota Prius. It’s also rather efficient at 38 mpg combined, 38 mpg city, and 38 mpg highway. See used Acura ILX Hybrid models for sale near you
6. 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
The 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is a generously equipped, value-packed hybrid midsize sedan. The Sonata Hybrid’s dramatic styling won’t be for everyone, but it does stand out in the class, even nearly 10 years later. The 2013 Sonata Hybrid is rated at 37 mpg combined, 35 mpg city, and 38 mpg highway. See used Hyundai Sonata Hybrid models for sale near you
7. 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid
The Ford C-Max Hybrid was Ford’s answer to the Toyota Prius. This 5-door hatchback isn’t as fuel-efficient as its direct rival from Toyota, but it has a more powerful engine and responsive handling. The C-Max is EPA rated at 40 mpg combined, 42 mpg city, and 37 mpg highway. See used Ford C-Max models for sale near you
8. 2014 Honda Insight
The 2014 Honda Insight is easy to mistake for a Toyota Prius, but despite the familiar look, the Insight has never been quite as popular. Nonetheless, it offers great Honda quality, 41 mpg combined (40 mpg city/42 mpg highway), and very affordable prices, allowing you to purchase a newer Insight than some of the alternatives. See used Honda Insight models for sale near you
9. 2012 Toyota Prius C
The 2012 Toyota Prius C might look like a scaled-down Prius, and that’s a good thing, because that’s basically what it is. Even more maneuverable and easy to park in a city environment, the Prius C is also very efficient. It scores 50 mpg combined with 53 mpg city and 46 mpg highway. See used Toyota Prius C models for sale near you
10. 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid
The Ford Escape Hybrid is the lone crossover on this list. If you have a need for slightly greater off-road ability than a standard sedan offers, as well as a desire for better-than-average gas mileage, the Escape Hybrid may be a good fit. The front-wheel-drive model scores 32 mpg combined, with 34 mpg city and 30 mpg highway. See used Ford Escape Hybrid models for sale near you
10 Best Used Hybrid Cars Under $10,000
- 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid
- 2012 Toyota Prius
- 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid
- 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid
- 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid
- 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
- 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid
- 2014 Honda Insight
- 2012 Toyota Prius C
- 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid
