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The deadline to file federal income tax forms came earlier this week, and Autotrader took a look at the options for consumers who didn’t necessarily want to use a potential refund to make a down payment — rather to utilize that money to make a vehicle purchase without any financing.

According to the most recent information from the Internal Revenue Service, the current average 2014 tax refund is $2,800. And new Autotrader data reveals that amount will give shoppers — especially ones who have trouble securing financing — plenty of choices.

Currently, there are more than 13,000 listings of vehicles for sale at or below $2,800 on Autotrader, comprised of 41 brands and 513 different models.

“For those in need of basic transportation to bargain hunters to those just looking for a fun project, our research showed that consumers have a wide array of vehicles to choose from this tax season,” said Autotrader senior analyst Michelle Krebs.

Autotrader analysts found a few notable insights among the thousands of listings:

• Sports car enthusiasts can choose to have some fun with their refund as four Porsches can be had for less than $2,800. Those who prefer Detroit muscle can choose from more than 107 Mustangs and 40 Camaros.

• For shoppers who’ve always been looking for an excuse to drive a drop-top down their driveway, 228 convertibles are available.

• 12 hybrid vehicles are available for those looking to trade in a gas guzzler for something more efficient — options include the Honda Insight and Civic Hybrid and the Toyota Prius.

• Pickings are slim for drivers who prefer a stick shift as out of the 13,000 plus listings, only 1,287 vehicles have manual transmissions.

Autotrader editors also compiled a deeper look at the 20 used models that have the most or with the most listings for at or around $2,800.

Ford dominates the top 10 with models like the Taurus, Explorer, F-150 and Focus, alongside high-volume models from Honda (Accord, Civic) and Toyota (Camry).

The entire list included:

1. Ford Taurus
2. Ford Explorer
3. Honda Accord
4. Ford F-150
5. Honda Civic
6. Chevrolet Cavalier
7. Saturn S-Series
8. Toyota Camry
9. Ford Focus
10. Pontiac Grand Am
11. Dodge Grand Caravan
12. Chevrolet Malibu
13. Ford Windstar
14. Jeep Grand Cherokee
15. Chrysler Sebring
16. Chevrolet Impala
17. Chevrolet Blazer
18. Chevrolet Silverado
19. Ford Ranger
20. Pontiac Grand Prix