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
$9,725
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
3.9
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
All-new for 2018, the Hyundai Accent sedan gains upscale style and better technology while retaining value pricing and excellent warranty.
Hatchback
$9,975
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.2
Consumer
58 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Available as a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid and as a pure electric, the affordable 2018 Hyundai Ioniq is a smart and sporty 4-door hatchback.
SUV
$10,500
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.3
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport is on the larger side of the subcompact-SUV field, but it’s not as powerful or feature-filled as some rivals.
Sedan
$10,700
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.0
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Kia Optima gets a handful of modest changes, and a new trim level offering sporty looks at a lower price.
SUV
$10,750
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
3.9
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The all-new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is a stylish, nicely equipped, and comfortable argument against buying a Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4.
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Hatchback
$10,850
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.2
Consumer
124 Miles
Estimated EV Range
Available as a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid and as a pure electric, the affordable 2018 Hyundai Ioniq is a smart and sporty 4-door hatchback.
Sedan
$10,950
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.4
Consumer
42 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Kia Optima gets a handful of modest changes, and a new trim level offering sporty looks at a lower price.
Sedan
$11,000
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.2
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Already known for comfort and value, the 2018 Hyundai Sonata adds new styling, new interior, new tech, and improved suspension to the mix.
SUV
$11,000
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.3
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Kia Sportage greets the new year by expanding technology to lower-end models, in addition to its stylish looks and great warranty.
Wagon
$11,300
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.5
Consumer
50 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Offered as a hybrid or as a plug-in hybrid, the stylish 2018 Kia Niro is a family-friendly 4-door hatchback with outstanding fuel economy.
Sedan
$11,300
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.4
Consumer
40 MPG | 103 MPGe
Combined
The 2018 Kia Optima gets a handful of modest changes, and a new trim level offering sporty looks at a lower price.
Hatchback
$11,850
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.5
Consumer
56 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
America’s best-selling hybrid, the 2018 Toyota Prius is a family-friendly 4-door hatchback that delivers industry-leading fuel economy.
SUV
$11,850
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
3.9
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Infiniti’s QX30 luxury-subcompact-crossover SUV for 2018 blends Mercedes-Benz engineering with Infiniti style and technology.
Wagon
$11,950
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.5
Consumer
26 Miles
Estimated EV Range
Offered as a hybrid or as a plug-in hybrid, the stylish 2018 Kia Niro is a family-friendly 4-door hatchback with outstanding fuel economy.
Sedan
$12,450
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.4
Consumer
42 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Already known for comfort and value, the 2018 Hyundai Sonata adds new styling, new interior, new tech, and improved suspension to the mix.
Hatchback
$12,650
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.2
Consumer
29 Miles
Estimated EV Range
Available as a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid and as a pure electric, the affordable 2018 Hyundai Ioniq is a smart and sporty 4-door hatchback.
Sedan
$13,150
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.5
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Playful and sophisticated, the 2018 Mazda3 is a fun and fuel-efficient compact available as a 4-door sedan or a versatile 5-door hatchback.
Pickup
$13,600
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.6
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With big power and attitude, the 2018 Ram 1500 is an extremely capable and comfortable full-size pickup that’s ready to work, tow or play.
Sedan
$14,100
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
3.9
Consumer
39 MPG | 99 MPGe
Combined
Already known for comfort and value, the 2018 Hyundai Sonata adds new styling, new interior, new tech, and improved suspension to the mix.
Sedan
$14,150
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.8
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Kia Stinger promises to change your mind about what a Kia is, and with turbocharged engines, a sport-tuned chassis, it delivers.
Sedan
$14,500
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.5
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Dynamic and fun to drive, the 2018 Mazda6 is a stylish and fuel-efficient midsize family sedan with an upscale cabin and top safety ratings.
Coupe
$14,550
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.0
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
As coupe or convertible, the sophisticated 2018 Chevrolet Camaro is a modern muscle car with seating for four and up to 650 horsepower.
SUV
$14,700
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.2
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Subaru Forester is adventure-ready thanks to standard all-wheel drive. High resale value and strong safety systems are other perks.
SUV
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$15,150
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.0
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Toyota C-HR is Toyota’s first subcompact-crossover SUV, bringing a combination of outrageous styling and practical packaging.
Sedan
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$15,400
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.7
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Lexus GS offers varying levels of performance and luxury in a line of sedans backed by legendary Lexus quality.
SUV
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$16,500
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
3.5
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 XC60 is an all-new version of Volvo’s very popular small SUV, and it captures much of the luxury of its big brother, the XC90.
Sedan
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$16,700
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.3
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Acura’s tech-savvy, comfortably smooth TLX is updated for 2018, with new looks, plus a new A-Spec trim level that adds attitude to the line.
Pickup
$16,750
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.6
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With big power and attitude, the 2018 Ram 1500 is an extremely capable and comfortable full-size pickup that’s ready to work, tow or play.
SUV
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$16,800
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.3
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The all-new 2018 BMW X3 offers standard all-wheel drive, a pair of powerful engines, a cavernous interior, and classically good BMW looks.
Van/Minivan
$16,900
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.4
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Powerful, capable and efficient, the 2018 Toyota Sienna is also the only minivan to offer the option of all-wheel drive.
Pickup
$17,000
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.6
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With big power and attitude, the 2018 Ram 1500 is an extremely capable and comfortable full-size pickup that’s ready to work, tow or play.
Sedan
$17,250
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.5
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Visceral and dynamic, the all-wheel-drive 2018 Subaru WRX is a turbocharged high-performance sports sedan with a starting price below $30K.
SUV
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$17,850
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.4
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Toyota RAV4 is an economical compact-crossover SUV with many faces, including a new Adventure model and a high-mileage hybrid.
Pickup
$18,450
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.1
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
America’s best-selling small pickup, the comfortable and capable 2018 Toyota Tacoma has been improved with new standard safety technology.
SUV
$18,600
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.3
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
For families needing a safe, efficient and reliable 8-passenger crossover SUV, the 2018 Toyota Highlander should be a top choice.