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.
Sedan
$19,771
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.
Sedan
$20,780
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.
SUV
$23,191
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.
Coupe
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$26,265
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.
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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.
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.
Hatchback
$28,699
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.
Sedan
$9,424
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
$13,059
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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$14,526
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
$15,373
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
$15,831
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.
SUV
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$15,929
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Mazda CX-9 SUV has the room and safety families need combined with the dynamic ride and handling that enthusiasts demand.
Sedan
$16,074
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.7
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Roomy, powerful and endowed with menacing good looks, the 2019 Chrysler 300 might easily be mistaken for a pricey European luxury car.
SUV
$17,114
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus gets a new name, new face and a new turbocharged engine, but underneath it retains most of the old MKX’s bits.
Sedan
$17,148
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.9
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Kia Cadenza aspires to luxury, just as its target buyer aspires to own a spacious, well-equipped and high-quality sedan.
Sedan
$17,339
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.8
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Potent, passionate and individualistic, the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia is the Italian alternative to luxury-sports sedans like the BMW 3 Series.
Coupe
$17,460
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.7
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
In the 2019 Dodge Challenger, you’ll find a wide variety of flavors in a comfortable and roomy coupe that bucks the muscle-car stereotype.
Convertible
$17,831
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.7
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
In the 2019 Buick Cascada, you’ll find a handsome convertible with room for four adults, a plethora of luxury and a very reasonable price.
SUV
$18,804
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.2
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Cadillac took a big leap when it launched the XT5 and it remains one of the best 2-row, 5-seat luxury SUVs available.
Coupe
$20,786
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.4
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Cadillac ATS stays alive for 2019, but as a coupe only. Highlights include sleek design and a lower price than rivals like the Audi A5.
SUV
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$25,169
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.9
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Part SUV, part sports coupe and fully a BMW, the luxurious X6 defies categorization while standing out from the crowd.
Pickup
$27,991
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.1
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 GMC Sierra HD pickup range covers all the ground from super-useful work truck to highly capable off-roader to luxury conveyance.
Sedan
$28,987
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Acura RLX isn’t among the usual premium-midsize-sedan choices, but it could be an engineer’s dream car.
Pickup
$29,223
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.6
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 GMC Sierra HD pickup range covers all the ground from super-useful work truck to highly capable off-roader to luxury conveyance.
Pickup
$29,881
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.6
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 GMC Sierra HD pickup range covers all the ground from super-useful work truck to highly capable off-roader to luxury conveyance.
SUV
$16,350
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.0
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Honda CR-V delivers value, safety, reliability and excellent resale plus the latest safety-assist features.
Sedan
$17,006
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.3
Consumer
33 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Honda Accord gets a new look, new engine options and new ways to lure in prospective SUV buyers having second thoughts.
SUV
$17,982
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.2
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
All-new for 2018, the revamped Audi Q5 and SQ5 compact-luxury SUV blends performance, technology and refinement like few others.
Coupe
$18,171
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.1
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Whether as a coupe, convertible or 5-door liftback, the 2018 Audi A5 has an excellent blend of driving dynamics, technology and safety aids.
SUV
$19,297
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.0
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
An all-new, aluminum body, V6 EcoBoost power, and plentiful features make the 2018 Ford Expedition the king of the full-size SUV hill.
SUV
$20,679
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.0
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
An all-new, aluminum body, V6 EcoBoost power, and plentiful features make the 2018 Ford Expedition the king of the full-size SUV hill.
Sedan
$21,934
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.2
Consumer
47 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Honda Accord gets a new look, new engine options and new ways to lure in prospective SUV buyers having second thoughts.
SUV
$23,723
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.8
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
All-new for 2018, the revamped Audi Q5 and SQ5 compact-luxury SUV blends performance, technology and refinement like few others.
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