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
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$11,600
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.3
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Ford Escape gains some new standard features to keep it competitive, but it’s falling behind in terms of interior room and resale.
Wagon
$11,800
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.
Sedan
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$12,000
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.4
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.
SUV
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$12,700
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.
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$12,950
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.
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Hatchback
$13,150
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.
Sedan
$13,250
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.5
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Volkswagen Passat sees its model line reduced this year, but still offers great value in a fun-to-drive European sedan.
SUV
$13,450
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.
SUV
$14,750
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.
Sedan
$14,800
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
$15,000
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.8
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
$15,100
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.
SUV
$15,300
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
$15,350
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
$15,850
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.2
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.
Sedan
$17,650
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.
Hatchback
$18,300
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.
Sedan
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$18,450
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.
SUV
$19,950
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
$24,900
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
$25,400
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
$26,200
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
$26,500
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
$26,800
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.
Sedan
$26,900
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.7
Consumer
370 Miles
Estimated EV Range
With dazzling technology and supercar-humbling acceleration, the Model S foreshadows our fast and fun automotive future.
Sedan
$9,450
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
$11,050
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.
Convertible
$12,900
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.
Sedan
$13,550
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
$14,250
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
$14,500
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.3
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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$14,950
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
$14,950
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
$15,250
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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$15,650
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.