Best Cars Under $30,000
Paying a fair price for the car you want is important, and these cars should fill the bill. For more results, see Luxury Cars Under $30,000 and Best SUVs Under $30,000.
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Wagon
$16,950
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.4
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Practical and charming, the 2023 Kia Soul is a subcompact car with a twist, shunning run-of-the-mill design for a brazen boxiness, complemented by an almost-SUV ride height.
SUV
$18,000
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
3.9
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Hyundai Kona subcompact SUV offers a broad range of variants to please many types of buyers.
SUV
$18,600
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.0
Consumer
275 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The Volkswagen ID.4 is a value choice in electric SUVs. It has affordable pricing, a spacious, high-tech interior, and great safety scores.
Sedan
$19,500
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.3
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Hyundai Sonata blends style with value to make itself an appealing midsize sedan. It also has great warranties and safety scores.
Sedan
$20,100
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.0
Consumer
35 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Toyota Corolla is a safe and reliable compact car, updated with a revised look and updated safety and infotainment tech features.
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Sedan
$20,900
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.2
Consumer
52 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid midsize sedan is a mix of the deeply sensible and the highly stylish.
Sedan
$21,300
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.0
Consumer
50 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Toyota Corolla Hybrid gets a nice update for 2023 with updated tech features, a revised hybrid powertrain, and available AWD.
SUV
Save
$21,300
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.3
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Mazda CX-30 is a city-friendly subcompact SUV that is just as comfortable on twisty mountain roads. Moreover, it has the interior materials and design to go toe-to-toe with some luxury rivals.
SUV
$21,600
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.3
Consumer
304 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2023 Nissan Ariya is the automaker’s first all-electric SUV, combining roomy accommodations and impressive maximum range of up to 304 miles.
SUV
$24,200
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.1
Consumer
38 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is a spacious compact SUV that turns fuel efficiency up a notch and comes with all-wheel drive as standard.
Coupe
$25,200
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
3.4
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Subaru BRZ compact coupe is a real sports car with rear-wheel drive and a suspension that inspires enthusiastic driving.
SUV
$26,500
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
3.6
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is a 3-row SUV that strikes a rare balance of off-road capability and on-road comfort.
Sedan
$26,600
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
5.0
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 BMW 2 Series is a small, urban warrior with efficient turbocharged engines, solid safety technology, and plenty of attitude.
SUV
$26,600
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.1
Consumer
33 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid compact SUV blends power with fuel efficiency. The roomy and high-quality cabin sweetens the deal.
Wagon
$27,000
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.0
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Audi A4 Allroad is an elegant alternative to an SUV. With standard all-wheel drive and raised suspension, the Allroad is no pushover in messy driving conditions.
Van/Minivan
$27,600
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.3
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Kia Carnival could be the ideal minivan for people who would rather not buy a minivan. It looks like an SUV, but seats up to eight.
SUV
$27,600
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.6
Consumer
39 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The safe and efficient 2023 Toyota Venza boasts excellent fuel economy, great resale value, and an upscale interior, making it an appealing choice in hybrid SUVs.
Sedan
$29,900
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.4
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Audi A6 is an ideal mid-tier luxury car. Size, style, equipment, tech, and driving talents dovetail into a single, well-balanced sedan.
Sedan
$15,100
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.8
Consumer
36 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Kia Rio subcompact sedan or hatchback is for someone who needs a new car that’s cheap to buy and run, and has a great warranty.
SUV
$20,500
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.7
Consumer
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Nissan Rogue compact SUV has several outstanding aspects adding up to a compelling overall package.
Pickup
$21,400
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.8
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a full-size pickup with variants going from no-frills to high class, with off-road ability in between.
Pickup
$21,700
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.8
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a full-size pickup with variants going from no-frills to high class, with off-road ability in between.
Hatchback
$21,900
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.4
Consumer
35 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Toyota Corolla Hatchback is a safe, efficient, and practical compact car. It gets updated tech features and refreshed styling for 2023.
SUV
$22,100
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.9
Consumer
228 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The all-new 2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric SUV has a maximum range of 228 miles and a lot of standard equipment, including AWD.
SUV
$22,600
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.4
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Subaru Forester is the sensible-shoes choice among compact SUVs. Yet it can also do adventure and luxury.
SUV
Save
$23,200
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
2.8
Consumer
228 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The all-new 2023 Toyota bZ4X is an all-electric compact SUV with a range of up to 252 miles and plenty of occupant space.
SUV
$24,300
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.2
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee delivers on-road refinement and off-road capability without compromise, but it’s a little expensive.
SUV
$25,300
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.2
Consumer
22 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid is a highly capable, quite luxurious midsize SUV that can travel up to 25 miles on electricity alone.
Pickup
$25,600
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.9
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 is a capable full-size truck with robust engine options (including a diesel) and luxurious options like Super Cruise.
Pickup
$26,900
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.8
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a full-size pickup with variants going from no-frills to high class, with off-road ability in between.
Sedan
$27,900
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.8
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Kia Stinger sedan is the automaker’s purest performance car to date, dialing up both the sporty and luxury aspects of a mainstream badge on the move.
Sedan
$28,400
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.8
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Genesis G70 luxury compact sedan has all the style, poise, and tech to compete with anything in its class.
Pickup
$28,500
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.6
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Honda Ridgeline is a midsize pickup with a twist. It’s based on an SUV, enhancing refinement and with its own special appeal.
SUV
$28,800
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.1
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB is a subcompact luxury SUV that doesn’t blend in with the crowd. Spacious for its size and even offering an available third row of seats, it also delivers the luxury and performance you expect from the Mercedes brand.
Sedan
$29,000
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.6
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The sleek 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA subcompact luxury sedan has qualities worthy of the famed 3-pointed star on its nose for less money than any of its stablemates.