Under $10k or less (probably 2010-2015 generally):

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Subaru Forrester

Chevrolet Volt

Toyota RAV4

Mazda3

Nissan Altima (I've had 2. Great basic cars).

28 Best Used Cars Under $10,000 for 2021
2012 Honda Civic: Average Price: $6,302 | U.S. News Score: 9.1/10
2013 Honda Fit: Average Price: $9,382 | U.S. News Score: 9.1/10
2010 Ford Mustang: Average Price: $9,282 | U.S. News Score: 9.0/10
2011 Honda CR-V: Average Price: $9,939 | U.S. News Score: 9.0/10
2011 Nissan Murano: Average Price: $8,383 | U.S. News Score: 8.9/10
2010 Chevrolet Camaro: Average Price: $9,775 | U.S. News Score: 8.9/10
2013 Buick Verano: Average Price: $10,280 | U.S. News Score: 8.9/10
2012 Kia Sportage: Average Price: $9,275 | U.S. News Score: 8.8/10
2015 Kia Rio: Average Price: $9,419 | U.S. News Score: 8.8/10
2012 Nissan Altima: Average Price: $8,206 | U.S. News Score: 8.7/10
2013 Mazda3: Average Price: $8,572 | U.S. News Score: 8.7/10
2011 Toyota RAV4: Average Price: $8,475 | U.S. News Score: 8.5/10
2011 Toyota Highlander: Average Price: $9,150 | U.S. News Score: 8.5/10
2015 Chevrolet Sonic: Average Price: $9,298 | U.S. News Score: 8.5/10
2012 Volkswagen GTI: Average Price: $9,803 | U.S. News Score: 8.5/10
2012 Honda Accord: Average Price: $9,804 | U.S. News Score: 8.5/10
2012 Chevrolet Volt: Average Price: $9,662 | U.S. News Score: 8.4/10
2013 Volkswagen Golf: Average Price: $6,408 | U.S. News Score: 8.3/10
2013 Kia Soul: Average Price: $8,471 | U.S. News Score: 8.3/10
2011 Subaru Forester: Average Price: $7,915 | U.S. News Score: 8.2/10
2015 Chevrolet Cruze: Average Price: $9,645 | U.S. News Score: 8.2/10
2013 Hyundai Elantra: Average Price: $9,008 | U.S. News Score: 8.0/10
2014 Nissan Leaf: Average Price: $9,504 | U.S. News Score: 8.0/10
2014 Hyundai Accent: Average Price: $8,944 | U.S. News Score: 7.9/10
2011 Honda Odyssey: Average Price: $9,710 | U.S. News Score: 7.9/10
2015 Ford Fiesta: Average Price: $9,526 | U.S. News Score: 7.8/10
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Average Price: $8,171 | U.S. News Score: 7.6/10
2015 Chevrolet Spark: Average Price: $9,148 | U.S. News Score: 6.9/10