The 20 Most Popular Used Vehicles Available In America Right Now

As the average transaction price of a new vehicle steadily marches past $50,000, leaving some buyers grappling with $1,000 monthly car payments, the used car market is about to become more relevant than ever. Maybe even more relevant than it was during the height of the pandemic, when no one was building cars.

Full-size pickups still dominate, SUVs continue to crowd the middle of the rankings, but traditional sedans continue to hang on in smaller numbers. The biggest surprise has to be finding three conventional sedans in the top 10. While the Toyota Camry and Corolla make sense, joining them is the Chevrolet Malibu—which only spiked into the top 10 after production ended—passing popular used vehicles like the Nissan Altima and Honda Civic.

20: Toyota Highlander

Even with higher used prices than many rivals, Toyota’s three-row SUV continues to attract buyers who want long-term reliability and family-friendly space.

19: Ford Edge

The Edge holds on thanks to steady supply and its role as a roomy, straightforward SUV. As buyers get priced out of larger, newer crossovers, the Edge remains a practical fallback.

18: Ford Escape

The Escape remains very common in the used market, reflecting years of strong sales and fleet use. It’s not a standout, but availability keeps it relevant.

17: Hyundai Tucson

The Tucson makes one of the bigger year-over-year jumps, showing how Hyundai’s growth earlier in the decade is now feeding into the used market in meaningful numbers.

16: Jeep Grand Cherokee

Despite mixed reliability perceptions, the Grand Cherokee continues to draw buyers with its blend of comfort, capability, and brand image. Just watch out for those 4xe models.

15: Honda CR-V

The CR-V slips slightly but remains one of the most trusted compact SUVs on the used market. Strong resale values limit supply, which keeps its ranking in check.

14: Honda Civic

Honda’s compact sedan remains one of the few traditional cars holding firm. It continues to benefit from a loyal buyer base and predictable ownership costs.

13: Nissan Altima

The Altima’s presence reflects sheer volume. Nissan sold a lot of them, and those cars are now cycling steadily into the used market.

12: GMC Sierra 1500

The Sierra climbs compared to prior years, helped by strong lease returns and its close relationship to the Silverado in both hardware and buyer appeal. Just watch out for used examples equipped with GM's now infamous 6.2L V8

11: Toyota RAV4

Toyota’s compact SUV loses a little ground, not for lack of demand, but because owners tend to hold onto them longer, keeping used inventory tighter.

10: Toyota Tacoma

The Tacoma remains the midsize truck benchmark, but its famously strong resale value and long ownership duration limit availability, nudging it slightly down the rankings.

9: Toyota Corolla

The Corolla continues to be a default choice for buyers seeking low operating costs and predictable reliability, especially in an expensive market.

8: Chevrolet Malibu

The biggest mover of the year. With production ending in 2025, large numbers of former rental Malibus appear to have flooded the used market, pushing it sharply up the list.

7: Ford Explorer

The Explorer’s steady used-market performance mirrors its long history as a family SUV and fleet staple.

6: Toyota Camry

Still the most popular traditional sedan on the list, the Camry holds on through reputation alone, even as overall sedan demand continues to soften.

5: Nissan Rogue

The Rogue gains ground in 2025, reflecting strong crossover sales earlier in the decade and competitive pricing on the used side.

4: Chevrolet Equinox

The Equinox remains the most common used compact SUV, buoyed by high production numbers and extensive fleet use.

3: Ram 1500

Ram’s half-ton pickup stays near the top, supported by strong consumer interest and a steady supply of off-lease trucks. Used sales were also driven by a lack of available V8 in the current model, a problem Ram rectified late last year.

2: Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The Silverado continues its long-running duel with the F-150, maintaining second place thanks to broad availability and strong brand loyalty. Like the GMC Sierra, just beware of examples equipped with GM's problematic 6.2L V8.

1: Ford F-150

At the top, nothing changes. The Ford F-150 remains America’s most popular used vehicle, just as it is new, reflecting decades of dominance and unmatched market depth.