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
$22,500
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.1
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The new 2019 Lexus UX is the smallest, most affordable SUV from the luxury brand. It trails rivals in power but is relaxed and efficient.
Pickup
$22,600
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.5
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Ford Super Duty pickup is built for heavy work, but it’s comfortable, highly configurable and loaded with high-tech features.
SUV
$22,900
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.5
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Lexus NX premium-compact-crossover SUV doesn’t put a wheel wrong with build quality, equipment, reliability and resale values.
SUV
$23,000
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.5
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Comfortable, safe and eager to please, the 2019 Toyota Highlander is among the most recommendable 3-row crossover SUVs for families.
Pickup
$29,800
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.5
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Ford Super Duty pickup is built for heavy work, but it’s comfortable, highly configurable and loaded with high-tech features.
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Sedan
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$9,550
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.8
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Kia Rio, subcompact sedan or hatchback, continues to impress us with the refinement and safety technologies of cars costing much more.
Hatchback
$9,725
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.0
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Chevrolet Sonic offers good fuel economy, a sporty attitude and cool features, but falls short in offering advanced driver assists.
Sedan
$10,250
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.9
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Receiving only minor updates over last year, the 2019 Hyundai Accent offers great styling, solid value, and an industry-leading warranty.
Wagon
$11,300
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.6
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
High-end features, an available turbocharged engine and a distinct silhouette make the 2019 Kia Soul one cool ride.
SUV
$12,950
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.2
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With seating for seven and the best standard warranty in the business, the 2019 VW Tiguan SUV looks to shake up a very competitive field.
SUV
$13,250
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.1
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
As Nissan’s best-selling vehicle, the 2019 Nissan Rogue offers value, safety and style, plus a fuel-efficient hybrid option.
Van/Minivan
$13,550
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.2
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Kia’s 2019 Sedona minivan delivers big in the areas of safety, comfort, features and value, plus it looks great and drives even better.
Sedan
$13,750
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.2
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Subaru Impreza sedan and hatchback offer compact-car affordability and fuel economy, but with the added benefit of all-wheel drive.
Wagon
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$13,950
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.9
Consumer
111 Miles
Estimated EV Range
High-end features, an available turbocharged engine and a distinct silhouette make the 2019 Kia Soul one cool ride.
Pickup
$15,100
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.9
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 GMC Sierra has bold, angular looks, impressive towing and hauling aids, lux Denali trim, and a handy, innovative 6-way tailgate.
SUV
$15,950
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.3
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Offering the best of on-road performance and off-road ability, the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Swiss Army knife of 5-passenger SUVs.
SUV
$16,550
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.3
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 is an entry-level premium-crossover SUV. It’s small, but sports luxury features, design and prestige.
Sedan
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$18,000
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.3
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Acura TLX offers a strong set of standard features at a price that undercuts compact-luxury sedan rivals like the BMW 3 Series.
Coupe
$18,250
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.0
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Whether as a coupe or convertible, the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro offers sleek design, lots of muscle and some useful new technologies.
Pickup
$18,800
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.6
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Honda Ridgeline offers the ride and handling of a midsize SUV with the versatility of an open-bed pickup.
SUV
$18,800
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.2
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Chevrolet Suburban continues a long tradition of faithfully hauling families and their stuff in style, safety and comfort.
Sedan
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$19,150
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.6
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Visceral and dynamic yet practical, the all-wheel-drive 2019 Subaru WRX is a high-performance sports sedan with a starting price below $30K.
SUV
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$19,350
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.6
Consumer
17 Miles
Estimated EV Range
Strong, sensual and safe, the 2019 Volvo XC60 is an alluring alternative to compact-luxury SUVs such as the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC.
Pickup
$20,800
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.1
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Toyota Tacoma remains the best-selling midsize pickup in America, but the Ford Ranger and Chevy Colorado are looking to challenge.
Wagon
$21,400
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.7
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Volvo V90 Cross Country is a spacious, luxurious, safe and arguably handsome wagon with SUV/crossover-SUV leanings. Intriguing.
Pickup
$21,800
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.9
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 GMC Sierra has bold, angular looks, impressive towing and hauling aids, lux Denali trim, and a handy, innovative 6-way tailgate.
Pickup
$22,300
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.9
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 GMC Sierra has bold, angular looks, impressive towing and hauling aids, lux Denali trim, and a handy, innovative 6-way tailgate.
SUV
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$22,300
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.9
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 GMC Yukon 3-row SUV and extended-length XL variant offer big size, brawny V8 power, and rugged capability for active families.
SUV
$22,400
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.9
Consumer
16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 GMC Yukon 3-row SUV and extended-length XL variant offer big size, brawny V8 power, and rugged capability for active families.
SUV
$23,100
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.9
Consumer
19 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is legendary for its luxury and off-road ability, and now for its plug-in hybrid option.
Pickup
$23,900
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.9
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 GMC Sierra has bold, angular looks, impressive towing and hauling aids, lux Denali trim, and a handy, innovative 6-way tailgate.
Coupe
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$25,100
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.9
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Audi TT and 2019 TTS come with combinations of performance, tech and design that other compact-sport-luxury cars can’t match.
Pickup
$27,500
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.1
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Toyota Tacoma remains the best-selling midsize pickup in America, but the Ford Ranger and Chevy Colorado are looking to challenge.
SUV
$28,100
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.4
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 BMW X7 is a refined and sporty new 3-row luxury SUV, and you won’t have to apologize to anybody who must sit in the far back.
SUV
$29,300
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.3
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Packing 375 horsepower and a $53,000 price, the 2019 Mercedes-AMG GLA45 is the powerful and pricey alter ego to the GLA250 compact SUV.