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
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$9,675
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.2
Consumer
32 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.
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$11,350
Starting Price
4.2
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4.2
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
GMC’s Acadia for 2018 offers 7-passenger seating in a family-friendly midsize SUV as luxurious as it is efficient.
SUV
$11,450
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
3.9
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Nissan Pathfinder is popular with families looking for a comfortable and spacious 3-row SUV with high safety ratings and features.
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$11,950
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.3
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado full-size pickup offers all the ruggedness and capability you need, but in a luxury SUV environment.
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$12,050
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.4
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The ruggedly handsome 2018 GMC Canyon is one of the most comfortable, capable and fuel-efficient pickups in the midsize-truck segment.
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$12,450
Starting Price
4.2
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4.5
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Volvo S60 is a sporty, stylish and sophisticated small-luxury sedan with available all-wheel drive and up to 362 horsepower.
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$12,650
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.2
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado features a V6 engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission, plus the off-road extreme ZR2.
Sedan
$13,650
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.3
Consumer
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Toyota Corolla may not be big on power, but it hits consecutive home runs in the safety, economy and resale game.
SUV
$13,650
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.0
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Meshing opulent luxury with impeccable driving manners is what the 2018 Infiniti QX60 does best.
Sedan
$14,250
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.5
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Cadillac CTS gets a modest handful of upgrades, keeping this luxury sedan on pace with its German and Japanese rivals.
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$14,900
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.3
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado full-size pickup offers all the ruggedness and capability you need, but in a luxury SUV environment.
Wagon
$15,400
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.7
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With rugged SUV style, a turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive, the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is a sporty wagon ready for adventure.
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$16,000
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.3
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado full-size pickup offers all the ruggedness and capability you need, but in a luxury SUV environment.
Pickup
$16,250
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.4
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The ruggedly handsome 2018 GMC Canyon is one of the most comfortable, capable and fuel-efficient pickups in the midsize-truck segment.
SUV
$17,200
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.9
Consumer
16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Combining Italian styling and performance with SUV practicality, the 2018 Maserati Levante is ready to roll with Europe’s best.
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$17,250
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.2
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado features a V6 engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission, plus the off-road extreme ZR2.
Sedan
$19,050
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.2
Consumer
31 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2018 Cadillac CT6 sedan takes aim at world-class flagship luxury sedans from Europe and Japan, and hits a bulls-eye.
SUV
$19,350
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.7
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
A small SUV with big horsepower and athletic handling, the 2018 Porsche Macan offers families an impressive mix of utility and performance.
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$21,200
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.2
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado HD offers power, durability and comfort in a big truck that doesn’t mess around.
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$21,300
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.6
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado HD offers power, durability and comfort in a big truck that doesn’t mess around.
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$22,900
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.2
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado HD offers power, durability and comfort in a big truck that doesn’t mess around.
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$23,900
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.2
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado HD offers power, durability and comfort in a big truck that doesn’t mess around.
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$24,500
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.6
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado HD offers power, durability and comfort in a big truck that doesn’t mess around.
Pickup
$24,500
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.6
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado HD offers power, durability and comfort in a big truck that doesn’t mess around.
Hatchback
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$8,250
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
3.6
Consumer
115 Miles
Estimated EV Range
A best-seller in the compact class, the 2018 Ford Focus is a fun-to-drive sedan or hatchback with high-tech features and high fuel economy.
Sedan
$8,750
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
3.6
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
A roomy compact sedan, the fuel-efficient 2018 Nissan Sentra is perennially popular with first-time car buyers and budget-minded consumers.
Sedan
$9,500
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.8
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
A sexy and sophisticated sports sedan, Alfa Romeo’s 2018 Giulia is an Italian alternative to popular German sedans like the BMW 3 Series.
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$10,050
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.3
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Ford Escape is a competent, popular player in the crowded compact-SUV class. Updates like CarPlay integration keep it fresh.
Sedan
$10,400
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
3.9
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With its sleek styling and fantastic features, the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu looks to run circles around all comers both foreign and domestic.
Sedan
$10,650
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.4
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Stylish, fuel-efficient and fun to drive, the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta is a sporty turbocharged compact sedan with as much as 210 horsepower.
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$10,750
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.4
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2018 Ford Fusion marches on with few changes after last year’s thorough revision, which included a twin-turbo V6 Sport model.
Sedan
$11,250
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.5
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Volkswagen’s largest and most powerful sedan, the 2018 VW Passat is a spacious and fun-to-drive midsize with high safety and mpg ratings.
Convertible
$11,750
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.7
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
A stylish 4-passenger convertible, the 2018 Buick Cascada is a sporty and luxurious ride for sun-worshipers looking for some fresh air.
Sedan
$12,050
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.6
Consumer
42 MPG | 97 MPGe
Combined
The 2018 Ford Fusion marches on with few changes after last year’s thorough revision, which included a twin-turbo V6 Sport model.
SUV
$12,250
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
3.8
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Comfortable on-road as well as off-road rugged, the aggressively styled 2018 Jeep Renegade is the brand’s smallest and most affordable SUV.