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.
Pickup
$11,523
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.5
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2013 Ford F-150 pickup is the best-selling full-size truck by spanning the spectrum from workhorse to off-roader to limousine.
Sedan
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$12,032
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.8
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Audi’s A7/S7 pairing combines the practicality of a sedan with emotive, coupe-like styling for a unique, head-turning identity.
Sedan
$14,864
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.7
Consumer
265 Miles
Estimated EV Range
Innovative and distinctly styled, the pure performance and robust battery reserves of the Tesla Model S hint at a bright electric future.
Sedan
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$15,672
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.8
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Audi’s A7/S7 pairing combines the practicality of a sedan with emotive, coupe-like styling for a unique, head-turning identity.
Convertible
$29,603
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
5.0
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Redesigned for 2013, Porsche’s 2-seat roadster is sportier yet more livable. What hasn’t changed is its wind-in-your-hair exhilaration.
Hatchback
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$3,727
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.4
Consumer
84 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The Leaf is a 5-passenger all-electric vehicle that will never drink a drop of gas. Though futuristic, it drives much like a normal car.
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Sedan
$6,035
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Veering from its semi-premium history, VW’s bigger and cheaper mid-size sedan is now aimed straight at the heart of American shoppers.
Sedan
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$6,181
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The midsize Ford Fusion matches dazzling style and loads of features with cool technology that includes gas, hybrid and plug-in powertains.
Sedan
$6,243
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.6
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
In sedan or hatchback form, the sporty yet sophisticated Mazda3 doesn’t look, feel, or drive like an economy car.
Sedan
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$6,346
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
44 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Updated for 2013, the compact Civic looks, feels and drives even better, while gas, hybrid and CNG powertrain choices add to its appeal.
SUV
$6,563
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.1
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Traverse is a comfortable alternative to truck-based SUVs, offering better handling, a roomy interior and better fuel-efficiency.
SUV
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$7,350
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.3
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Audi’s family-size, three-row entry offers all the design and tech goodness that distinguishes the entire lineup.
Hatchback
$8,618
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.7
Consumer
50 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Toyota Prius is the world’s most popular hybrid and the poster child for high-mileage vehicles.
SUV
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$8,781
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.0
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With high-style and luxurious accommodations for seven, the Infiniti JX seeks to end the Acura MDX’s reign as the go-to luxury 3-row SUV.
Sedan
$8,985
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.6
Consumer
38 MPG | 88 MPGe
Combined
The midsize Ford Fusion matches dazzling style and loads of features with cool technology that includes gas, hybrid and plug-in powertains.
Coupe
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$9,035
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.6
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Subaru BRZ is a compact rear-wheel-drive sports car that delivers high-performance thrills and an engaging drive.
Van/Minivan
$9,087
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.4
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Comfortable, powerful and relatively fuel-efficient, the Toyota Sienna stands out as the only minivan to offer all-wheel-drive.
Coupe
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$9,515
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.6
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With engaging handling and an accesible price tag the rear-drive Scion FR-S exists to reignite our collective passion for driving.
Hatchback
$11,983
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
5.0
Consumer
50 MPG | 95 MPGe
Combined
The Toyota Prius is the world’s most popular hybrid and the poster child for high-mileage vehicles.
Coupe
$13,115
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.8
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Now in its second generation, the car that created the "4-door coupe" genre remains a luxurious styling standout.
Coupe
$13,151
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.7
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
In coupe, convertible or "4-door coupe" form, the 6 Series lineup offers an enticing mix of comfort, style and presence.
Coupe
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$24,004
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
5.0
Consumer
16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
In coupe, convertible or "4-door coupe" form, the 6 Series lineup offers an enticing mix of comfort, style and presence.
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