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
Pickup
$17,279
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.3
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 GMC Canyon combines many full-size pickup attributes in a more manageable size but with no less muscle.
Wagon
$17,718
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.7
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With all-wheel drive, extra ground clearance and spry manners, the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is rugged, practical and adventure-ready.
Pickup
$18,480
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.3
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 GMC Canyon combines many full-size pickup attributes in a more manageable size but with no less muscle.
Sedan
$20,970
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.5
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Cadillac CTS is the American alternative to luxury sedans like the BMW 5 Series. It is sporty but trails rivals in many aspects.
SUV
$22,149
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.1
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
In the 2019 Range Rover Velar you’ll find luxury, style and power combined in an off-road-capable SUV as confident as it is comfortable.
Coupe
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$27,541
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.0
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
In the 2019 Nissan 370Z, you’ll find a 2-seat coupe and roadster capable of running with the big dogs, but without their lofty prices.
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SUV
$27,615
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.7
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Porsche Macan is the most popular SUV in the company’s lineup, yet features equipment and performance rivaling the larger Cayenne.
Sedan
$13,110
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.5
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With standard safety technologies and mild style revisions, the 2019 Fusion is proof that sedans have a secure place in Ford’s future.
Hatchback
$13,450
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.3
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Volkswagen Golf is fun, efficient, practical and more sophisticated than its price suggests. Sporty GTI and R models boost the fun.
SUV
$13,811
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
3.8
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Jeep Renegade offers upscale features and real off-road ability in a compact-crossover SUV as affordable as it is efficient.
Wagon
$13,939
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.6
Consumer
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Practical, efficient and peppy, the 2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen is keeping wagons alive. Available all-wheel drive broadens its appeal.
SUV
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$14,122
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.2
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Kia Sorento midsize SUV is slightly smaller than rivals but packs ample features and useful room for families at a lower price.
SUV
$14,417
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.6
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Jaguar F-Pace luxe compact-crossover SUV has the style, talent, equipment, hardware and software to compete at the highest level.
SUV
$15,693
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.6
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Nissan Murano 5-passenger SUV is roomy, refined and stands out among rivals like the Ford Edge for its emphasis on comfort.
Hatchback
$15,737
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.7
Consumer
46 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Toyota Prius C is the most affordable new hybrid car. It’s also a pretty and practical subcompact hatchback.
SUV
$16,549
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.9
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio brings Italian flair, passion and power to a compact-luxury-SUV market just aching for something new.
SUV
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$18,122
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.2
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Offered in 5-, 6- and 7-passenger configurations, the 2019 GMC Acadia is a stylish and family-friendly midsize SUV.
Hatchback
$18,746
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.6
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Volkswagen Golf is fun, efficient, practical and more sophisticated than its price suggests. Sporty GTI and R models boost the fun.
Hatchback
$18,921
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
5.0
Consumer
125 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2019 Volkswagen Golf is fun, efficient, practical and more sophisticated than its price suggests. Sporty GTI and R models boost the fun.
SUV
$19,233
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.0
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Infiniti QX60 blends opulence and performance into a practical 7-passenger SUV that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.
Sedan
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$19,365
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.6
Consumer
21 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The stylish, sophisticated 2019 Volvo S90 is one of the most spacious, well-equipped cars in its class.
Sedan
$19,747
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.6
Consumer
26 Miles
Estimated EV Range
With standard safety technologies and mild style revisions, the 2019 Fusion is proof that sedans have a secure place in Ford’s future.
Sedan
$20,268
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.7
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The versatile 2019 BMW 4 Series includes a coupe, a convertible and a 4-door Gran Coupe all offering enviable performance and luxury.
SUV
$20,440
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.3
Consumer
16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Nissan Armada full-size SUV can seat up to eight, tow 8,500 pounds and push the Nissan marque toward luxurious Infiniti territory.
SUV
$22,790
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.9
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With the new V8-powered Maserati Levante GTS and Trofeo models, this stylish Italian SUV now has the power it has always deserved.
Pickup
$23,368
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.6
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado HD is an extremely tough and fiercely capable heavy-duty pickup truck, available in 2500 and 3500 versions.
Pickup
$25,312
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.6
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado HD is an extremely tough and fiercely capable heavy-duty pickup truck, available in 2500 and 3500 versions.
Pickup
$26,620
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.2
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado HD is an extremely tough and fiercely capable heavy-duty pickup truck, available in 2500 and 3500 versions.
Coupe
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$27,163
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.5
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Lexus RC coupe is the pinnacle of Lexus performance, with available features like all-wheel drive and optional 467-horsepower V8.
Hatchback
$27,683
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.9
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Volkswagen Golf is fun, efficient, practical and more sophisticated than its price suggests. Sporty GTI and R models boost the fun.
Pickup
$28,323
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.6
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado HD is an extremely tough and fiercely capable heavy-duty pickup truck, available in 2500 and 3500 versions.
Sedan
$9,730
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.6
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
An affordable, spacious and frugal compact sedan, the 2019 Nissan Sentra is also a safe and reliable car with many advanced features.
Sedan
$13,308
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.9
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With its sleek style and wealth of features and models, the efficient 2019 Chevy Malibu holds its own against rivals foreign and domestic.
SUV
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$14,584
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Refreshed and enhanced, the 2019 Lincoln MKC premium-compact-crossover SUV offers plenty of comfort and equipment at competitive prices.
Sedan
$14,864
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.4
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Offering value, safety, reliability and year-round driving confidence, the 2019 Subaru Legacy is the model midsize sedan.
SUV
$15,371
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.2
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Offering families the space, safety, comfort and long-term assurance they need, the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL is in a class of its own.
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