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
$11,350
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.9
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Kia Cadenza is a full-size premium sedan that’s comfortable, quiet, high-tech and looks great, a winning combination.
Pickup
$11,500
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.2
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 GMC Sierra half-ton pickup can be basic or lavish, but either way it is every bit as capable as rivals from Toyota, Ford and Ram.
Sedan
$11,550
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.7
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The full-size 2017 Chrysler 300 is an American luxury-performance sedan with plenty of attitude and big horsepower to back up its swagger.
Sedan
$11,850
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.8
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Alfa Romeo’s Giulia is the Italian alternative to the traditional German sports sedan.
SUV
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$11,950
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.5
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Lincoln MKC combines luxury, looks and performance in a compact-crossover SUV worthy of the Lincoln name.
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SUV
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$12,900
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.5
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Mazda CX-9 is a 3-row midsize SUV with the heart of a sports sedan. Though slightly pricier than rivals, it boasts premium flair.
SUV
$13,700
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.2
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The angular all-new 2-row Cadillac XT5 crossover SUV is more fuel-efficient, more powerful and more luxurious than the SRX it replaces.
Sedan
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$15,100
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.6
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The all-new Volvo S90 sedan is filled with innovative safety features and as it dives into one of the most challenging luxury segments.
Coupe
$15,950
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.7
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Audi’s 2017 A5 and S5 coupe and cabriolet offer a thrilling driving experience wrapped in a seductive design that never seems to grow old.
Sedan
$16,150
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.5
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Apparently, the 2017 Toyota Avalon wasn’t good enough, so Toyota decided to make it even safer this year with standard Safety Sense-P.
Coupe
$16,250
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.7
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Dodge Challenger blends classic muscle-car flavor with modern safety and performance like all-wheel drive and up to 707 horsepower.
Sedan
$17,150
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.8
Consumer
40 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Apparently, the 2017 Toyota Avalon wasn’t good enough, so Toyota decided to make it even safer this year with standard Safety Sense-P.
Sedan
$18,250
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.7
Consumer
315 Miles
Estimated EV Range
A new look, greater range improve the 2017 Tesla Model S, the world’s fastest and most popular all-electric high-performance luxury sedan.
Pickup
$18,300
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.2
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 GMC Sierra half-ton pickup can be basic or lavish, but either way it is every bit as capable as rivals from Toyota, Ford and Ram.
Pickup
$18,750
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.2
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 GMC Sierra half-ton pickup can be basic or lavish, but either way it is every bit as capable as rivals from Toyota, Ford and Ram.
SUV
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$19,900
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.9
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
BMW’s X6 SUV for 2017 is part sports coupe, part family hauler and part performance machine, a baffling combo that works surprisingly well.
Convertible
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$20,100
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.8
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Audi’s 2017 A5 and S5 coupe and cabriolet offer a thrilling driving experience wrapped in a seductive design that never seems to grow old.
Pickup
$21,200
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.6
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
GMC’s Sierra HD pickup for 2017 gets even better, with more towing ability, a new off-road model and a more powerful diesel engine.
Pickup
$21,900
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.6
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
GMC’s Sierra HD pickup for 2017 gets even better, with more towing ability, a new off-road model and a more powerful diesel engine.
Pickup
$23,300
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.6
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
GMC’s Sierra HD pickup for 2017 gets even better, with more towing ability, a new off-road model and a more powerful diesel engine.
Convertible
$23,900
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.7
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The SLK becomes the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC this year, and along with the new name comes a new high-performance AMG model.
Pickup
$24,500
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.1
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
GMC’s Sierra HD pickup for 2017 gets even better, with more towing ability, a new off-road model and a more powerful diesel engine.
SUV
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$25,500
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.9
Consumer
16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
BMW’s X6 SUV for 2017 is part sports coupe, part family hauler and part performance machine, a baffling combo that works surprisingly well.
Pickup
$25,600
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.1
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
GMC’s Sierra HD pickup for 2017 gets even better, with more towing ability, a new off-road model and a more powerful diesel engine.
Pickup
$26,400
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.1
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
GMC’s Sierra HD pickup for 2017 gets even better, with more towing ability, a new off-road model and a more powerful diesel engine.
Convertible
$28,100
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.7
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The SLK becomes the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC this year, and along with the new name comes a new high-performance AMG model.
SUV
$8,400
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.4
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Chevy’s well-rounded Trax has been improved for 2017 with a new face, better interior and new tech including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Sedan
$8,775
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.1
Consumer
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Nissan’s 2017 Altima sedan adds a bit more spice, sportiness and sophistication without endangering its family-friendly pricing.
Sedan
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$9,150
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.6
Consumer
36 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Jaguar XE is the least expensive sedan from the U.K. brand. It competes with but can’t quite match the manners of a BMW 3 Series.
SUV
$10,000
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.0
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
In the world of compact SUVs, few offer the luxury and high-tech features found on the elegant 2017 Buick Encore.
Hatchback
$10,050
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Yaris is the least expensive Toyota, but it boasts impressive new safety features, easy driving manners and low ownership costs.
Pickup
$10,650
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.6
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The all-new 2017 Nissan Titan has an impressive warranty, nifty cargo features, and an uphill battle against rivals like the Ford F-150.
Sedan
$11,050
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.2
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Nissan Maxima sedan is stylish, lively and a good value. It is sportier than a Chevrolet Impala but trails in rear-seat room.
Van/Minivan
$12,050
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.3
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Nissan NV200 is a small, easy-to-drive cargo van. It lacks the power and payload of rivals, but has an attractively low price.
Sedan
$13,050
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.3
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Cadillac’s ATS and ATS-V performance-luxury sedans for 2017 set out to become best-in-class, but wound up valedictorians.