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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.

Top Rated Expert Ratings
$0 - $30,000
SUV
2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
$19,399
Starting Price

4.5
rating
Expert
3.8
rating
Consumer

22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport is a new 2-row midsize SUV with a sporty attitude, a huge interior, a lot of cool tech and advanced safety.
Van/Minivan
2020 Chrysler Pacifica
#2 Best Minivans
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$19,797
Starting Price

4.5
rating
Expert
4.2
rating
Consumer

22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2020 Chrysler Pacifica minivan is a sleek and solid family hauler. A class-exclusive plug-in hybrid version is especially appealing.
SUV
2020 Buick Enclave
$20,203
Starting Price

4.5
rating
Expert
4.4
rating
Consumer

21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

Nicer than mainstream, less expensive than luxury, the 2020 Buick Enclave midsize-crossover SUV brings three seating rows and lots of space.
Van/Minivan
2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
$20,529
Starting Price

4.5
rating
Expert
4.0
rating
Consumer

32 Miles
Estimated EV Range

The 2020 Chrysler Pacifica minivan is a sleek and solid family hauler. A class-exclusive plug-in hybrid version is especially appealing.
Pickup
2020 Ford Ranger SuperCab
#1 Best Mid-Size Trucks
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$21,044
Starting Price

4.5
rating
Expert
4.4
rating
Consumer

23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2020 Ford Ranger is a midsize pickup with big towing, payload and horsepower numbers along with the latest in high-tech driver assists.
Sedan
2020 INFINITI Q50
$21,137
Starting Price

4.5
rating
Expert
4.5
rating
Consumer

23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2020 Infiniti Q50 offers impressive power and luxury, but its handling and ride still lag behind most compact European sports sedans.
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Pickup
2020 Ram 1500 Quad Cab
#1 Best Full-Size Trucks
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$22,068
Starting Price

4.5
rating
Expert
4.4
rating
Consumer

23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2020 Ram 1500 pickup is as beautiful as it is brawny, with numerous trims levels and features and now a new diesel engine option.
Coupe
2020 BMW 2 Series
$22,698
Starting Price

4.5
rating
Expert
4.9
rating
Consumer

27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

Although small, the 2020 BMW 2 Series coupe and convertible pack quite a performance punch, making them a blast to drive.
SUV
2020 Honda Passport
$22,922
Starting Price

4.5
rating
Expert
4.4
rating
Consumer

21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2020 Honda Passport offers 5-passenger seating in a powerful crossover SUV with off-road intentions and impeccable resale values.
Pickup
2020 Ford Ranger SuperCrew
$23,911
Starting Price

4.5
rating
Expert
4.4
rating
Consumer

23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2020 Ford Ranger is a midsize pickup with big towing, payload and horsepower numbers along with the latest in high-tech driver assists.
Sedan
2020 Toyota Avalon
#1 Best Full-Size Cars
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$24,198
Starting Price

4.5
rating
Expert
4.2
rating
Consumer

26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2020 Avalon is the flagship Toyota sedan. It is comfortable, roomy, filled with features and offers a V6 or hybrid powertrain.
SUV
2020 Toyota Highlander
$26,595
Starting Price

4.5
rating
Expert
4.0
rating
Consumer

23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

All new for 2020, the Toyota Highlander remains the go-to 3-row family SUV, with a new hybrid version offering up to 36 mpg in the city.
Pickup
2020 Ram 1500 Crew Cab
#1 Best Full-Size Trucks
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$26,968
Starting Price

4.5
rating
Expert
4.4
rating
Consumer

17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2020 Ram 1500 pickup is as beautiful as it is brawny, with numerous trims levels and features and now a new diesel engine option.
Sedan
2020 Lexus IS
$27,509
Starting Price

4.5
rating
Expert
4.4
rating
Consumer

24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2020 Lexus IS remains a competent and capable luxury sedan, even if it is not as fresh as rivals like the BMW 3 Series and Genesis G70.
Sedan
2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
#3 Best Hybrid Cars
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$28,923
Starting Price

4.5
rating
Expert
4.6
rating
Consumer

43 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2020 Avalon is the flagship Toyota sedan. It is comfortable, roomy, filled with features and offers a V6 or hybrid powertrain.
SUV
2020 Nissan Kicks
$11,698
Starting Price

4.4
rating
Expert
4.0
rating
Consumer

33 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2020 Nissan Kicks subcompact SUV delivers style, comfort and economy plus some amazing safety features all for under $19,000.
Sedan
2020 Volkswagen Jetta
$11,971
Starting Price

4.4
rating
Expert
4.1
rating
Consumer

34 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta is a European-flavored take on the compact sedan, blending refined manners with driving talent and smart tech.
Hatchback
2020 Nissan LEAF
#2 Best Electric Cars
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$11,977
Starting Price

4.4
rating
Expert
4.1
rating
Consumer

226 Miles
Estimated EV Range

The 2020 Nissan Leaf EV offers a nice mix of features, range and price, but it can’t travel as far as some competitors.
Coupe
2020 Hyundai Veloster
#4 Best Coupes
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$13,183
Starting Price

4.4
rating
Expert
4.2
rating
Consumer

30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2020 Hyundai Veloster hatchback offers a variety of trims, but all promise a fun ride, loads of cool features and a really great price.
SUV
2020 Kia Sportage
$14,028
Starting Price

4.4
rating
Expert
4.4
rating
Consumer

26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The Kia Sportage already was a stylish compact SUV, but the new 2020 version looks classier and has many more standard features.
Hatchback
2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric
#2 Best Electric Cars
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$14,173
Starting Price

4.4
rating
Expert
4.2
rating
Consumer

133 Miles
Estimated EV Range

The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq offers three powertrains, two hybrid and one electric. It also offers a low price and excellent range.
Sedan
2020 Nissan Altima
#5 Best Mid-Size Cars
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$14,349
Starting Price

4.4
rating
Expert
4.0
rating
Consumer

32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

Stylish, good to drive, thoughtfully equipped, and technologically advanced, the 2020 Nissan Altima makes a strong case for consideration.
SUV
2020 Chevrolet Equinox
$14,408
Starting Price

4.4
rating
Expert
3.9
rating
Consumer

28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

With a choice of turbo engines, a modern interior and new standard safety features, the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox has never looked better.
Wagon
2020 Kia Niro
#1 Most Fuel Efficient Wagons
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$14,479
Starting Price

4.4
rating
Expert
4.6
rating
Consumer

49 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2020 Kia Niro offers all the room and versatility of a small SUV with hybrid and electric technology for maximum fuel economy.
Sedan
2020 Kia Optima
#5 Best Mid-Size Cars
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$14,588
Starting Price

4.4
rating
Expert
4.1
rating
Consumer

27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The Kia Optima has wide appeal as a refined midsize sedan with attractive styling, a great safety suite and a fantastic powertrain warranty.
Hatchback
2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
#4 Best Hybrid Cars
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$14,842
Starting Price

4.4
rating
Expert
4.2
rating
Consumer

58 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq offers three powertrains, two hybrid and one electric. It also offers a low price and excellent range.
Sedan
2020 MAZDA MAZDA3
$15,061
Starting Price

4.4
rating
Expert
4.3
rating
Consumer

30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

With seductive styling and an interior fit for an Audi, the 2020 Mazda3 sedan and hatchback take the compact car to new heights.
SUV
2020 Nissan Rogue Sport
$15,346
Starting Price

4.4
rating
Expert
4.3
rating
Consumer

27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport puts style and value ahead of power, but for most people the formula should work quite nicely.
Wagon
2020 Kia Niro EV
#4 Longest Range Electric Cars
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$15,402
Starting Price

4.4
rating
Expert
4.5
rating
Consumer

239 Miles
Estimated EV Range

The 2020 Kia Niro offers all the room and versatility of a small SUV with hybrid and electric technology for maximum fuel economy.
Wagon
2020 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid
$16,006
Starting Price

4.4
rating
Expert
4.6
rating
Consumer

26 Miles
Estimated EV Range

The 2020 Kia Niro offers all the room and versatility of a small SUV with hybrid and electric technology for maximum fuel economy.
Hatchback
2020 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid
$16,550
Starting Price

4.4
rating
Expert
4.2
rating
Consumer

124 Miles
Estimated EV Range

The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq offers three powertrains, two hybrid and one electric. It also offers a low price and excellent range.
SUV
2020 GMC Terrain
$16,665
Starting Price

4.4
rating
Expert
3.9
rating
Consumer

27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2020 GMC Terrain aspires to be a little more upmarket than most mainstream compact crossover SUVs, especially in Denali trim.
Sedan
2020 Subaru Legacy
#5 Best Mid-Size Cars
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$16,731
Starting Price

4.4
rating
Expert
4.6
rating
Consumer

30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

With its upgraded interior on top of standard all-wheel drive, the new 2020 Subaru is a force to be reckoned with in the midsize segment.
SUV
2020 Toyota C-HR
$17,467
Starting Price

4.4
rating
Expert
3.9
rating
Consumer

29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The subcompact 2020 Toyota C-HR SUV features good reliability and resale figures plus an impressive suite of standard safety assists.
Sedan
2020 MAZDA MAZDA6
#5 Best Mid-Size Cars
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$18,056
Starting Price

4.4
rating
Expert
4.5
rating
Consumer

29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2020 Mazda6 sedan offers style, luxury and power plus a dynamic driving experience that makes it unique in this price range.
Sedan
2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
$18,237
Starting Price

4.4
rating
Expert
4.1
rating
Consumer

28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta is a European-flavored take on the compact sedan, blending refined manners with driving talent and smart tech.
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