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
$21,500
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.9
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Acura MDX provides a healthy dose of luxury, performance, value and safety in either standard or hybrid form.
SUV
$22,000
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.0
Consumer
18 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2020 Volvo XC90 has a winning blend of safety, style and technology, and its price undercuts 3-row luxury-SUV rivals like the Audi Q7.
Convertible
$22,100
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.7
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
When it comes to affordable open-air cruising, the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata delivers miles of smiles with exceptional style.
Wagon
$22,200
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.3
Consumer
22 Miles
Estimated EV Range
Few cars combine practicality, refinement and elegant design like the 2020 Volvo V60 wagon. Cross Country models add ruggedness to the mix.
Sedan
$22,700
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.6
Consumer
322 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The entry-level Tesla offers fun driving character, a pleasing exterior, spartan interior looks, lots of technology (some still to come), and petrol-free motoring.
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Sedan
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$26,900
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.5
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Audi A3 delivers entry-level pricing in a sporty, nicely equipped package loaded with Audi’s best technology and luxury equipment.
SUV
$27,400
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.9
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Acura MDX provides a healthy dose of luxury, performance, value and safety in either standard or hybrid form.
Wagon
$30,000
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
Consumer (N/A)
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Classically rugged and stylishly practical, Audi compromises neither driving performance nor utility in the new A6 Allroad wagon.
Sedan
$12,550
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.0
Consumer
36 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Hyundai Elantra is a reasonably priced compact car offering midsize passenger space, plenty of equipment and luxury car-like style.
Sedan
$12,900
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.0
Consumer
33 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The perfectly nice and well-priced 2020 Kia Forte compact-sedan range expands to include a new and sporty GT model.
SUV
$13,000
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.5
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Small in size but big in personality, the affordable new Hyundai Venue is a subcompact-crossover SUV well equipped for the urban jungle.
Hatchback
$13,600
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.0
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Hyundai Elantra is a reasonably priced compact car offering midsize passenger space, plenty of equipment and luxury car-like style.
Van/Minivan
$13,800
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.1
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Chrysler Voyager is a budget version of the Pacifica minivan. It has style and a low price but fewer frills and safety features.
SUV
$14,850
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.9
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Hyundai Kona small SUV comes up big thanks to its style, safety and value. A choice of engines and an electric model add to its appeal.
Sedan
$14,950
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.5
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.
SUV
$15,100
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.4
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.
Sedan
$15,200
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.6
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Chevrolet Impala offers full-size luxury and comfort in a speedy sedan as handsome as it is functional.
SUV
$15,850
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.9
Consumer
258 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2020 Hyundai Kona small SUV comes up big thanks to its style, safety and value. A choice of engines and an electric model add to its appeal.
SUV
$16,400
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.9
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.
SUV
$16,600
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.0
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Safe and stylish, the turbocharged 3-row 2020 Subaru Ascent is the logical step up for families that have outgrown their Outback.
Van/Minivan
$16,700
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.1
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
$18,150
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.2
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 BMW X1 offers good interior room in a compact-luxury SUV, but it’s the X1’s performance that will win you over.
Pickup
$18,500
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.4
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
$19,500
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.9
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.
Pickup
$19,700
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.3
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.
SUV
$20,500
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.3
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.
Van/Minivan
$20,500
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.1
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
$21,500
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.3
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.
Pickup
$21,600
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.4
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.
SUV
$23,400
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.8
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Sleek, roomy and powerful, the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe is a capable full-size SUV with enviable safety and resale stats.
Sedan
$23,400
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.1
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
$23,600
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.0
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.
Sedan
$24,500
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.6
Consumer
44 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.
Sedan
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$24,600
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.5
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.
SUV
$27,000
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.5
Consumer
35 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.