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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Sedan
$26,800
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.
Hatchback
$26,900
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
$27,600
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
$9,800
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.
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Sedan
$13,600
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.
Sedan
$15,150
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
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$15,450
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.
SUV
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$15,450
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.
SUV
$15,600
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.
Sedan
$15,600
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
$15,800
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.4
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.
SUV
$18,400
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
$19,100
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.
Sedan
$20,300
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
$23,700
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
$24,400
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
$24,500
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
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$25,100
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.
Sedan
$26,300
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.8
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
$28,100
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.
SUV
$14,900
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.
SUV
$16,400
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.0
Consumer
19 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
$16,450
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.
Coupe
$16,800
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.0
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
$17,300
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
$17,600
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
$18,100
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.
SUV
$19,900
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.
Coupe
$24,800
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.7
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
All-new for 2018, the Audi S5 coupe and convertible take the brains and beauty of the A5 and inject a strong dose of performance.
SUV
$13,850
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.5
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 BMW X2 is a sporty take on the new X1, with a rakish roofline, cool styling, and fun driving dynamics.
Hatchback
$14,450
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.6
Consumer
238 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2018 Chevrolet Bolt is the world’s first viable mass-produced electric car, offering a fun and affordable green car for the masses.
SUV
$14,950
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.5
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Reliability, safety and comfort go hand-in-hand with value, versatility and style in the 8-passenger 2018 Honda Pilot SUV.