Legendary
#1
98/100
2006 Honda CRV
$3,000 · 170,000 mi
≈$640/mo
Unknown
$2,827 below market
Updated October 9, 2026
Best Used Economy Cars
Reliable & affordable. Every listing across the economy segment ranked on the same 12 factors with the full whyon every card — anchor price, retention curve, mileage adjustment, condition, accident history, owner count, dealer reputation, drivetrain, features, fuel economy, and trim profile. Informed auto decisions, no signup. Today's top economy deals are below.
Live listings: 57Median asking: $7,500Biggest discount: $22,661 below market
Today's top economy deals
Legendary#298/1002016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SE SEDAN.............38MPG/CLEAN/RUNS$4,450 · 169,000 mi≈$668/moUnknown
Legendary#398/1002014 Nissan Sentra$4,200 · 170,000 mi≈$664/moUnknown$3,976 below market
Legendary#498/1002018 Nissan Sentra$3,500 · 186,000 mi≈$650/moUnknown$5,148 below market
Legendary#598/100Nissan 350Z$3,000 · 114,000 miUnknown$22,661 below market
Legendary#698/1002007 Mazda 5$1,500 · 199,000 mi≈$612/moUnknown$4,047 below market
Legendary#798/1002010 mazda cx-7$1,500 · 190,606 mi≈$612/moUnknown$3,388 below market
Legendary#898/1002008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Manual$1,850 · 204,817 mi≈$618/moUnknown$2,284 below market
Legendary#998/1002015 Subaru Forester XT$7,000 · 194,000 mi≈$717/moUnknown$6,368 below market
Legendary#1098/1002014 Volkswagen Jetta$4,995 · 94,579 mi≈$679/moUnknown
Legendary#1198/1002006 Volkswagen Jetta Value Edition$1,000 · 206,400 mi≈$602/moUnknown
Legendary#1298/1002009 Mini Cooper R56$1,500 · 95,254 mi≈$612/moUnknown
Makes in Economy
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How MotorRank scores economy deals
The economy segment covers Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Mazda, and 4 other makes. The same 12-factor scoring runs across every listing, so a Legendary deal on a Lexus uses the same math as a Legendary deal on a Honda — what changes is the anchor price and retention curve calibrated per model.
Frequently asked questions
Which makes are in the Economy category?+
The Economy category covers Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, plus 7 other makes. The full list mirrors the home search wizard so the segments stay consistent across the site.
How does MotorRank pick the best economy deals?+
MotorRank scores every listing — regardless of segment — against an estimated fair value derived from 12 deterministic factors: anchor price (base MSRP or precomputed model MSRP), retention curve calibrated per model and age, mileage adjustment, condition (new / CPO / used), accident and owner history, usage type, title brand, dealer rating, drivetrain + engine features, fuel economy, and trim profile.
Is the economy inventory live?+
Yes. Listings come from auto.dev's national feed of dealer and private-seller listings, and both inventory and deal scores refresh every 30 minutes.
Why is a cheaper economy listing ranked lower than a pricier one?+
Two listings with similar prices can rank very differently if one has a clean history (single owner, no accidents) and the other has multiple owners or accident records. Trim, drivetrain, CPO status, dealer reputation, and mileage relative to age all move the score.
Can I narrow economy deals to a specific make?+
Yes — jump from the "Makes in Economy" grid above into any make's own deals hub (e.g. /deals/honda).
Can I save economy listings for later?+
Yes — tap the heart on any deal card. Saved listings live in your wishlist; Pro and Premium tiers add saved-search email alerts when new Legendary deals hit your budget.