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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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
$14,650
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
Save
$14,800
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
$15,250
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.
Sedan
$15,300
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.
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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
$16,950
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
$18,750
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
Save
$20,100
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
$24,200
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.
Pickup
$24,800
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
Save
$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
$25,900
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
$27,500
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
$14,650
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
$16,550
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.
Sedan
$16,700
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
$17,550
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
$19,600
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
$25,200
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.
Hatchback
$13,650
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.
Sedan
$13,800
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.4
Consumer
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Audi A4 continues to grow in power and prestige while still offering one of the most sophisticated interiors in its class.
Sedan
$14,200
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.4
Consumer
9 Miles
Estimated EV Range
Whether as a sedan, coupe or convertible, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class punches above its weight in style, sophistication and elegance.
SUV
$14,450
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.
SUV
$14,500
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.4
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Mazda CX-5 looks and handles like a luxury import, but its features and price sit directly in the compact-crossover-SUV sweet spot.
Sedan
$14,750
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.7
Consumer
34 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
As a sedan, coupe or hatchback, the popular 2018 Honda Civic is a roomy and fuel-efficient compact with as much as 306 horsepower.
Sedan
$14,950
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.5
Consumer
48 Miles
Estimated EV Range
With the Plug-in Hybrid joining the hydrogen fuel-cell and pure EV variants, the 2018 Honda Clarity has a mainstream eco winner.
SUV
$15,150
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.3
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Audi Q7 SUV packs technology, prestige and dynamic driving manners, though not as much room as other 3-row luxury-crossover SUVs.
SUV
$15,400
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.6
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.
SUV
$15,450
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.7
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Revamped for 2018, the Subaru Crosstrek is a rugged, all-wheel-drive hatchback SUV packed with value and an adventurous spirit.
Van/Minivan
$15,650
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.6
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Easy to drive, nicely appointed and boasting a long list of clever new features and tech, the all-new Odyssey is the best family car ever.