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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.

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Hatchback
2019 Volkswagen e-Golf
#4 Best Electric Cars
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$18,079
Starting Price

4.1
rating
Expert
5.0
rating
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.
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Sedan
2019 Volvo S90
$18,290
Starting Price

4.1
rating
Expert
4.6
rating
Consumer

21 Miles
Estimated EV Range

The stylish, sophisticated 2019 Volvo S90 is one of the most spacious, well-equipped cars in its class.
SUV
2019 Maserati Levante
$21,317
Starting Price

4.1
rating
Expert
4.9
rating
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
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Double Cab
$23,368
Starting Price

4.1
rating
Expert
4.6
rating
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
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab
$25,120
Starting Price

4.1
rating
Expert
4.2
rating
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.
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Pickup
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab
$25,312
Starting Price

4.1
rating
Expert
4.6
rating
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
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Regular Cab
$28,323
Starting Price

4.1
rating
Expert
4.6
rating
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
2019 Volkswagen Golf R
$29,203
Starting Price

4.1
rating
Expert
4.9
rating
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
2019 Nissan Sentra
$8,549
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
3.6
rating
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
2019 Subaru Legacy
$11,724
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.4
rating
Consumer

29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

Offering value, safety, reliability and year-round driving confidence, the 2019 Subaru Legacy is the model midsize sedan.
Sedan
2019 Chevrolet Malibu
$12,580
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
3.9
rating
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
2019 Lincoln MKC
$13,566
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.5
rating
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.
SUV
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL
$14,168
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.2
rating
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.
Sedan
2019 Chrysler 300
#4 Best Full-Size Cars
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$14,354
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.7
rating
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
2019 MAZDA CX-9
$15,384
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.5
rating
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
2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia
$15,915
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.8
rating
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.
SUV
2019 Lincoln Nautilus
$15,961
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.5
rating
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.
Coupe
2019 Dodge Challenger
$16,239
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.7
rating
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.
Sedan
2019 Kia Cadenza
#4 Best Full-Size Cars
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$17,564
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.9
rating
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.
SUV
2019 Cadillac XT5
$18,473
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.2
rating
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.
Convertible
2019 Buick Cascada
$18,907
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.7
rating
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.
Coupe
2019 Cadillac ATS
$19,399
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.3
rating
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
2019 BMW X6
$23,716
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.9
rating
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.
Sedan
2019 Acura RLX
#1 Best Luxury Full-Size Cars
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$26,183
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.5
rating
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
2019 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab
$26,491
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.1
rating
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
2019 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid
#3 Best Luxury Hybrid Cars
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$28,241
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.8
rating
Consumer

28 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
2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Double Cab
$29,223
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.6
rating
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
2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew Cab
$29,881
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.6
rating
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
2018 Honda Accord
#1 Best Mid-Size Cars
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$15,048
Starting Price

4.8
rating
Expert
4.3
rating
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
2018 Honda CR-V
#1 Best 2-Row SUVs
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$16,134
Starting Price

4.8
rating
Expert
4.0
rating
Consumer

27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The 2018 Honda CR-V delivers value, safety, reliability and excellent resale plus the latest safety-assist features.
SUV
2018 Audi Q5
#1 Best Luxury Compact SUVs
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$16,526
Starting Price

4.8
rating
Expert
4.2
rating
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
2018 Audi A5
#1 Best Luxury Compact Cars
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$16,760
Starting Price

4.8
rating
Expert
4.0
rating
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
2018 Ford Expedition
#1 Best 3-Row SUVs
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$18,064
Starting Price

4.8
rating
Expert
4.0
rating
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
2018 Ford Expedition MAX
#1 Best 3-Row SUVs
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$19,753
Starting Price

4.8
rating
Expert
4.0
rating
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
2018 Honda Accord Hybrid
#1 Best Hybrid Cars
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$21,115
Starting Price

4.8
rating
Expert
4.3
rating
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.