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
$27,600
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.5
Consumer
44 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Honda Accord Hybrid has all the many and varied attributes that make the Accord midsize sedan a class leader, while improving both fuel economy and power.
SUV
$29,100
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.0
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Kia Telluride has been one of our highest-rated 3-row midsize SUVs since it burst onto the scene, and we’ve named it the segment’s Best Buy Award winner four years in a row.
Hatchback
$29,900
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
3.7
Consumer
44 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The excellent and efficient Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid balances energy with economy, and quality with affordability. It’s even stylish now.
SUV
$23,400
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.0
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Honda HR-V is among our top-rated subcompact SUVs. It’s roomy, refined, and boasts excellent resale value.
Sedan
$23,400
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.8
Consumer
35 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Honda Civic is our highest-rated compact car. It boasts a legendary reputation and enough variety to attract a wide range of drivers.
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SUV
$25,500
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.0
Consumer
37 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Kia Sorento Hybrid combines 3-row seating and 37 mpg as one of the most fuel-efficient people movers available. We also like the stylish, high-tech interior and strong warranty coverage.
SUV
$25,900
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.1
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Hyundai Santa Fe is all-new for 2024. It boasts a boxy new design, roomier interior, and 3-row seating.
SUV
$25,900
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.0
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The dual-threat Kia Sorento is appealing as a smaller but more affordable alternative to the typical 3-row midsize SUV, or as a slightly nicer, roomier option to many compact SUVs.
Pickup
$26,000
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.2
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Ford F-150 is simply a king among full-size pickup trucks, with talents and features that should please almost any potential buyer.
SUV
$27,600
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.1
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Hyundai Palisade is a well-rounded family SUV with excellent resale value and a class-leading warranty, and it can get pretty luxurious in the upper trims.
Sedan
$18,950
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.0
Consumer
36 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The roomy, stylish, and well-equipped 2024 Hyundai Elantra is one of our highest-rated compact sedans.
Sedan
$21,100
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.0
Consumer
54 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid compact sedan blends fuel efficiency and practicality with a rare style.
SUV
$22,200
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.7
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The stylish Kia Sportage is a roomy, comfy, high-tech compact SUV with the best warranty in its class, earning it a spot among the segment’s highest-rated entries.
Sedan
$22,900
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
5.0
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Audi A3 range encompasses a great choice of subcompact luxury sedans, offering everyday driving pleasure to track-day performance.
Sedan
$22,900
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.2
Consumer
361 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The head-turning Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a sleek and high-tech electric sedan with impressive range figures and a class-leading warranty.
SUV
$23,200
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.7
Consumer
43 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The stylish Kia Sportage Hybrid is a practical and exceptionally fuel-efficient compact SUV with a roomy, high-tech interior and an outstanding warranty.
SUV
$23,600
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.1
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Redesigned for 2024, the Subaru Crosstrek subcompact SUV continues as a favorite pick for those with adventure in their soul, helping to make it the carmaker’s best-selling model.
Sedan
$24,400
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.9
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Toyota Camry midsize sedan swims against the tide of fashion, but fashion can’t always create such a consistent and sensible car.
SUV
$24,700
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.0
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The adventurous 2024 Subaru Outback is a practical, wagon-like SUV with the off-road chops to back up its rugged aesthetic.
SUV
$25,900
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.6
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Instead of the usual compact SUV suspects in shopping mall lots, the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport can go further afield.
Sedan
$26,000
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.9
Consumer
52 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Toyota Camry Hybrid puts many Toyota attributes — reliability and fuel economy, for example — into one excellent midsize sedan.
SUV
$27,300
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.8
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Audi Q3 is not only a superb subcompact luxury SUV, it’s one of the company’s most affordable models.
Pickup
$27,700
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.7
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
A well-rounded midsize pickup truck ideally suited for hard work, play, or hauling the family wherever it needs to go, the Chevrolet Colorado is also affordable and easy to look at.
SUV
$28,600
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.6
Consumer
279 Miles
Estimated EV Range
Right from the outset, the new 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV is a force to be reckoned with in the all-electric midsize SUV class.
SUV
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$29,500
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.6
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Toyota RAV4 is a best-selling small SUV and among our top picks in the segment. It does just about everything right.
Sedan
$22,100
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.1
Consumer
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The sporty and stylish 2024 Kia K5 is a practical midsize sedan with an outstanding warranty and an exciting GT model.
Wagon
$22,100
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.3
Consumer
49 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The super-efficient Kia Niro is a practical hybrid with some style a spacious and high-tech interior, and a class-leading warranty.
Wagon
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$22,600
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.5
Consumer
253 Miles
Estimated EV Range
A fully electric compact SUV, the 2024 Kia Niro EV is a tidy family mover well-suited to urban errands as well as highway cruising.
SUV
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$24,300
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.3
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
In its second year, the all-wheel-drive 2024 Mazda CX-50 delivers a bit of adventure and a lot of quality to the compact-SUV shopper.
SUV
$24,300
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.9
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross is among our top-ranking subcompact SUVs for its strong mix of value and practicality.
SUV
$25,100
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.9
Consumer
310 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2024 Kia EV6 is a standout electric SUV with captivating design, a wide choice of trims, and innovative technology.
Pickup
$25,700
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.2
Consumer
37 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The impressive 2024 Ford Maverick powers its way to the top of our compact pickup ratings with its many talents.
SUV
$25,900
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.7
Consumer
294 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The all-electric Genesis GV60 is a well-equipped and fun-to-drive compact luxury SUV.
Wagon
$26,100
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.3
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid is a roomy, efficient, and high-tech SUV that can drive up to 33 miles without burning any gas.
SUV
$26,200
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.6
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Volvo XC40 subcompact luxury SUV is an excellent package of style, safety equipment, comfort, and technology.