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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SUV
$23,900
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.6
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Volvo XC40 luxury small SUV manages to be stylish, safe, sensible, and engaging all at the same time.
Pickup
$24,100
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.3
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Ram 1500 is an excellent full-size pickup truck in a class full of talented rivals. Trims range from work-ready to luxurious.
Convertible
$24,200
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.6
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Ford Mustang remains a desirable coupe or convertible and a powerful symbol of American 4-wheeled culture.
Hatchback
$24,400
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.5
Consumer
33 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Acura Integra is an all-new premium compact sedan, reviving a name from the days when Acura had more excitement going for it.
SUV
$24,900
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
5.0
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class luxury subcompact SUV packs prestige, plushness, and user-friendly tech into a modest, easily maneuverable footprint.
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SUV
$26,300
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.1
Consumer
226 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The all-electric 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge small luxury SUV adds an extra degree of style with its sloping roofline.
SUV
$26,400
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.7
Consumer
265 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron all-electric compact luxury SUV touts substance and style for a sub-$50K starting price.
Pickup
$26,800
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.3
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Ram 1500 is an excellent full-size pickup truck in a class full of talented rivals. Trims range from work-ready to luxurious.
SUV
$27,200
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
5.0
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Audi Q5 is an excellent compact luxury SUV with top-notch interior quality, great engines, and a sleek available Sportback body.
SUV
$27,200
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.6
Consumer
223 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge all-electric small luxury SUV is spacious, stylish, safe, and swift. It’s just a shame about the 223-mile range.
Pickup
$29,300
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.0
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Ram HD comes in 2500 and 3500 forms. These are heavy-duty pickup trucks with excellent towing and payload abilities.
SUV
$29,300
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.0
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Toyota Highlander is an excellent midsize 3-row SUV with seating for up to eight. It gets a lot of things right, especially safety.
Sedan
$29,600
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.4
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 BMW 5 Series luxury midsize sedan offers a range of superb variants, including plug-in hybrids and the high-performance M5.
Wagon
$16,250
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
$17,100
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.
Sedan
$17,750
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.2
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.
SUV
$18,350
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.4
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
$18,700
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.2
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The affordable 2023 Hyundai Tucson is a competitive, high-tech compact SUV with unique styling, excellent safety scores, and a roomy interior.
SUV
$19,050
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
$19,550
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.
SUV
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$20,200
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.
Sedan
$20,300
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.2
Consumer
47 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid midsize sedan is a mix of the deeply sensible and the highly stylish.
Sedan
$20,700
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
$22,500
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.2
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.
Van/Minivan
$23,500
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
$23,700
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.2
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.
SUV
$24,200
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
$25,300
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.
Coupe
$25,700
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
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$26,900
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
3.5
Consumer
36 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2023 Volvo XC60 compact luxury SUV has all the European elegance yet provides an alternative to the usual German choices.
Sedan
$27,900
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.
SUV
$28,100
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.
SUV
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$29,800
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.3
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 BMW X3 is a well-rounded compact luxury SUV with satisfying driving dynamics and a spacious interior for its size.
SUV
$29,900
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.2
Consumer
42 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
More than just the most affordable Lexus, every 2023 Lexus UX subcompact luxury SUV combines hybrid efficiency, all-wheel drive, and the automaker’s famed reliability and resale value.
Sedan
$15,300
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.