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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Pickup
$21,100
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.3
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The rugged 2018 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty pickups offer big numbers in the way of towing, payload and passenger comfort.
SUV
$21,400
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.4
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Porsche Cayenne delivers performance unlike any other 5-passenger luxury-crossover SUV, but be prepared to pay a hefty price.
SUV
$21,700
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.5
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Lexus NX wows with its bold styling, impressive performance and stellar reputation for reliability and strong resale.
Sedan
$21,800
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.8
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Despite an aging design, the 2018 BMW 6 Series Convertible and Gran Coupe still offer plenty of style and driving excitement.
Coupe
$25,900
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.7
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Jaguar adds a new base model to the 2018 F-Type lineup, with a powerful 4-cylinder engine that promises efficient performance.
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Pickup
$27,000
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.7
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The rugged 2018 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty pickups offer big numbers in the way of towing, payload and passenger comfort.
Hatchback
$7,075
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.8
Consumer
34 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
A spacious subcompact, the fuel-efficient 2018 Nissan Versa Note is a popular hatchback with small families and commuters on a tight budget.
Sedan
$7,425
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.0
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Chevrolet Sonic is more than just a cute small car, offering style, performance and high-tech features uncommon in this class.
Hatchback
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$7,800
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.8
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Kia Rio is more refined and efficient and filled with more safety and tech than ever before, reinforcing its status as a value champion.
Sedan
$8,125
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.9
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Offered as a sedan or a 5-door hatchback, the popular 2018 Chevrolet Cruze is a fuel-efficient compact with an available diesel engine.
Wagon
$10,200
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.6
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Kia Soul provides funky good looks, a great feature set and three economical gasoline engines, and even an all-electric version.
Wagon
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$10,850
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.9
Consumer
111 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2018 Kia Soul provides funky good looks, a great feature set and three economical gasoline engines, and even an all-electric version.
SUV
$11,400
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.2
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The totally redesigned 2018 VW Tiguan SUV is roomier, tech-savvier, offers seating for seven, and boasts a 6-year/72,000-mile warranty.
Van/Minivan
$12,150
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.2
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The new 2018 Kia Sedona is a favorite with families looking for a comfortable, versatile and safe minivan with seating for as many as eight.
Sedan
$12,200
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.2
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
All new last year, the 2018 Subaru Impreza offers standard all-wheel drive, a refined and roomy interior, high tech, and a useful hatchback.
SUV
$12,300
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.0
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Hyundai Tucson delivers smart styling, plenty of high-end features, a great price plus an unbeatable standard warranty.
SUV
$12,400
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.1
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Nissan’s best-selling model, the comfortable and fuel-efficient 2018 Nissan Rogue is one of just a few compact SUVs available as a hybrid.
SUV
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$14,000
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.5
Consumer
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Mazda CX-3 combines razor-sharp handling with a sleek subcompact design and an interior more upscale than some luxury brands.
SUV
$14,400
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.3
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Rugged yet civilized, the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a truly capable midsize SUV. With 707-horsepower, the new Trackhawk is crazy quick.
Sedan
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$14,450
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.3
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Sporty, luxurious and packed with technology, the 2018 Acura ILX is Acura’s most affordable sedan with prices starting well under $30,000.
SUV
$14,450
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.8
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The all-new 2018 Jaguar E-Pace subcompact SUV boasts a stylish design backed by sporty driving dynamics and impressive off-road capability.
SUV
$14,800
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.4
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Capable, efficient and roomy, the 2018 Subaru Outback could be the most recommendable vehicle for the broadest range of buyers and tasks.
SUV
$15,200
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.3
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 GLA250 is the smallest, least expensive Mercedes-Benz SUV, but it packs plenty of panache, amenities and safety features.
Wagon
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$16,300
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.7
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Volvo V90 Cross Country wagon melds luxurious appeal, rugged attitude and sophisticated safety and driver-assist features.
Pickup
$16,900
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.6
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Honda Ridgeline combines the capability of a midsize pickup truck with the driving dynamics of a midsize SUV.
Sedan
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$16,950
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.7
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Genesis G80 dares to tread on long-established premium-luxury sedans, matching them in every aspect except the exorbitant price.
SUV
$17,100
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.2
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The all-new Range Rover Velar mixes on-road sportiness with off-road prowess, and is the most beautiful, most modern Range Rover to date.
SUV
$17,550
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.2
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Chevrolet Suburban offers full-size room in a family vehicle with abundant power, features and comfort.
Coupe
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$21,000
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.0
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Nissan 370Z Coupe, Roadster and hot Nismo Coupe are lightly refreshed in look and feel, so the Z enjoys a niche of power and price.
SUV
$21,600
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.9
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Land Rover’s 2018 Range Rover Sport may qualify as the most capable luxury SUV on the planet, but it doesn’t come cheap.
SUV
$23,700
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.3
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Mercedes-AMG GLA45 is the wild-child brother of the standard GLA compact SUV. It packs a lofty increase in performance and price.
Convertible
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$25,300
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.9
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Whether you choose the 2+2 coupe or 2-passenger convertible, the 2018 Audi TT is a technological and performance powerhouse.
SUV
$27,800
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.5
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The sexy 2018 Mercedes-AMG GLE Coupe is a high-performance all-wheel-drive SUV with twin-turbo engines cranking up to 577 horsepower.
Sedan
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$6,000
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
3.8
Consumer
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Be it the most basic S trim sedan or the performance-oriented ST, the 2018 Ford Fiesta is the little car with a big attitude.
Hatchback
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$9,125
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.2
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Refined, fuel-efficient and packed with features, the stylish 2018 Kia Forte sedan and Forte5 hatchback are players in the compact class.