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
$13,450
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.5
Consumer
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Updated, cutting-edge and high-tech, the 2017 Audi A4 isn’t just the best A4 ever. It could just be the class leader.
SUV
$13,711
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.5
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The capable and refined 2017 Honda Pilot features impressive high-tech and advanced safety features making it the consummate family SUV.
SUV
$14,351
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.0
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Acura MDX luxury SUV offers versatility, stellar safety and driving aids, and a new performance-oriented hybrid model.
SUV
$15,315
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.0
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Acura MDX luxury SUV offers versatility, stellar safety and driving aids, and a new performance-oriented hybrid model.
Coupe
$15,519
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.6
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Still fresh off a revamp but as iconic as ever, the 2017 Ford Mustang coupe and convertible are sports cars for everyday people.
Sedan
$15,555
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.4
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With the arrival of a new coupe and cabriolet, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class lineup is completely up to date and looking better than ever.
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Sedan
$15,773
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.4
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
All-new for 2017 and filled with technology, the BMW 5 Series midsize-luxury sedan remains the one to beat for those who relish driving.
Wagon
$16,153
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.5
Consumer
16 Miles
Estimated EV Range
Starting just over $32,000 the 2017 Audi A3 is the least expensive car in Audi’s lineup, but don’t mistake it for a bargain-basement model.
Convertible
$16,218
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.7
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Mazda MX-5 packs outsized driving delight in a tidy package. Affordable and reliable, it is a roadster for the rest of us.
Convertible
$16,581
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.7
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Mazda MX-5 packs outsized driving delight in a tidy package. Affordable and reliable, it is a roadster for the rest of us.
Sedan
$17,778
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.5
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Starting just over $32,000 the 2017 Audi A3 is the least expensive car in Audi’s lineup, but don’t mistake it for a bargain-basement model.
SUV
$17,982
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.9
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC stretches the definition of a midsize-luxury SUV by adding a sleek coupe and a high-powered AMG model.
Hatchback
$18,614
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.8
Consumer
54 MPG | 133 MPGe
Combined
The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is an all-new plug-in version offering electric-only range in addition to the usual great fuel economy.
Coupe
$20,072
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.4
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With the arrival of a new coupe and cabriolet, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class lineup is completely up to date and looking better than ever.
Sedan
$20,455
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.8
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Audi A7, S7 and RS 7 offer new high-tech features, plus an even more powerful RS 7 version, complementing last year’s design changes.
SUV
$20,579
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.9
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe puts the "sport" in "sport utility," with its sleek roofline favoring form over function.
SUV
$22,310
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.9
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
A sporty variation on the excellent Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV, the GLC43 Coupe offers more power, better handling and sharp styling.
Hatchback
$25,749
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.8
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Honda Civic Type R is the most powerful Honda model ever sold here, and the answer to many an enthusiast’s prayer.
Sedan
$26,571
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.8
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Audi A7, S7 and RS 7 offer new high-tech features, plus an even more powerful RS 7 version, complementing last year’s design changes.
Van/Minivan
$10,514
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.1
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
It’s simple: The new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica puts Chrysler back at the top of the minivan game, ahead of Honda, Toyota and Kia.
Sedan
$10,590
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.5
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The original and prototypical sports sedan, the 2017 BMW 3 Series delivers refinement, premium style and an engaging drive like no other.
SUV
$11,112
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.2
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
BMW’s 2017 X1 SUV may be the company’s smallest offering, but it delivers big in the areas of performance, luxury and style.
Sedan
$12,163
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.5
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Mercedes-Benz’s 2017 CLA-Class is not only the company’s least expensive sedan, it’s one of the best-looking cars in the MB lineup.
Sedan
$12,612
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.6
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
From its lavish interior décor to its varied engine and model lineup, the 2017 Audi A6 equally delights both its driver and passengers.
Coupe
$13,385
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
As a sedan, coupe or hybrid, the 2017 Honda Accord remains a benchmark for rivals and a smart choice for a wide variety of buyers.
Van/Minivan
$13,865
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.2
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
America’s best-selling minivan, the 2017 Honda Odyssey, offers families big space, impressive fuel economy and a 5-star crash-test rating.
SUV
$14,323
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.0
Consumer
14 Miles
Estimated EV Range
Volvo’s revolutionary 2017 XC90 crossover SUV delivers with its stunning styling, impressive features and available plug-in hybrid trim.
SUV
$15,028
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
14 Miles
Estimated EV Range
A handful of updates keeps the 2017 BMW X5 lineup fresh against ever tougher competition from Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Lexus and more.
Coupe
$15,068
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.9
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Toyota 86 is last year’s Scion FR-S, updated with a new nose and tail, revised interior, and a little bit more power.
Coupe
$15,116
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.6
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Subaru BRZ coupe remains one of the least expensive ways to have some of the most fun for performance enthusiasts on a budget.
Van/Minivan
$15,239
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.0
Consumer
32 MPG | 84 MPGe
Combined
It’s simple: The new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica puts Chrysler back at the top of the minivan game, ahead of Honda, Toyota and Kia.
Sedan
$15,326
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.7
Consumer
48 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
As a sedan, coupe or hybrid, the 2017 Honda Accord remains a benchmark for rivals and a smart choice for a wide variety of buyers.
Wagon
$17,333
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.0
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Rugged yet posh, the Audi A4 Allroad is an all-wheel-drive wagon that blends the capability of an SUV with the refinement of an Audi sedan.
Pickup
$18,269
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.5
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
Built for heavy-duty towing and hauling, the all-new tech-filled 2017 Super Duty is now more capable, stronger and more luxurious than ever.
SUV
$20,199
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.8
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe introduces new technology, the LTZ model becomes Premier, and it continues dominating other full-size SUVs.
Sedan
$21,963
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.7
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
From its lavish interior décor to its varied engine and model lineup, the 2017 Audi A6 equally delights both its driver and passengers.