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.
Convertible
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$20,794
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.8
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
A certain finalist for Most Gorgeous Coupe On The Road, the Audi A5 is smooth, fast, responsive and magnificent, to drive or to arrive in.
Sedan
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$29,656
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
5.0
Consumer
16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
For 2014, the BMW 5 Series expands its dominance by offer more luxury, more power, more engine choices, and more reasons to want one.
Sedan
$7,457
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.5
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
As one of the most revered nameplates in the industry, the BMW 3 Series sets the standard by which all other sport sedans are judged.
SUV
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$7,741
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
3.9
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
GMC Acadia: The reincarnation of those do-everything/haul-it-all station wagons of our youth, with style, technology, comfort and safety.
Van/Minivan
$8,316
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
3.3
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
As congestion and limited parking become the norm, delivery companies are looking to smaller vans such as NV200 to save on space and money.
SUV
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$8,432
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.6
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Infused with sporting character, the Mazda CX-5 is a compact SUV engineered to bring smiles to the faces of fun-loving pragmatists.
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Coupe
$9,567
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.4
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The latest Accord continues its tradition of driving pleasure, practicality and value. Two new hybrid models make it even more appealing.
Sedan
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$10,754
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.4
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The A8 is a full-on luxury sedan and a brand flagship, a rolling showcase for Audi engineering achievements and advanced technologies.
Convertible
$12,452
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.8
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata is the very definition of affordable, responsive, automotive fun and driving enjoyment, just for the grins of it.
SUV
$13,536
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.3
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The all-new 2014 Toyota Highlander SUV offers lots of room, seating for up to eight, strong resale value, and an adequate hybrid model.
Sedan
$14,078
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.7
Consumer
47 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The latest Accord continues its tradition of driving pleasure, practicality and value. Two new hybrid models make it even more appealing.
Sedan
$15,605
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.7
Consumer
265 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 5-passenger 2014 Tesla Model S is on a mission to save the planet, one $70,000 car at a time.
Sedan
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$19,083
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
5.0
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The A8 is a full-on luxury sedan and a brand flagship, a rolling showcase for Audi engineering achievements and advanced technologies.
Coupe
$29,902
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.8
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Revamped for 2014 to be lighter, wider and faster, the Porsche Cayman offers perhaps the purest driving experience of any modern sports car.
Sedan
$5,031
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2014 Volkswagen Passat sedan offers premium-level luxury in a car that excels in fuel efficiency and driving excitement.
Sedan
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$5,172
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.2
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The lineup of Kia Forte compact sedans, coupes and hatchbacks is sporty and substantial, with luxury-like features throughout.
Wagon
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$5,274
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.2
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2014 Kia Soul is an entry-priced compact vehicle with tons of style and more than a hint of SUV-inspired practicality.
Sedan
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$5,996
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.4
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Kia’s first large sedan has a sportier demeanor than many of its competitors, and all the feature-driven value for which the brand is known.
SUV
$6,338
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.9
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Roomy, comfortable and fuel efficient for an SUV, the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder is a compelling choice among 3-row crossover SUVs.
SUV
$6,782
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.1
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With seating for up to eight and a price under $32,000, the Chevy Traverse offers the roominess of an SUV and the comfort of a sedan.
Coupe
$8,057
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Sportiness deftly mixes with luxury in the 2014 CTS, which boasts an all-new Sedan plus carryover Coupe, Wagon and hot CTS-V models.
SUV
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$8,509
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.3
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2014 Audi Q7 proves not all 7-passenger SUVs need to be fuel thirsty barges that are hard to park and a chore to drive.
Sedan
$9,187
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2014 Infiniti Q50 replaces the beloved G37 without sacrificing any athletic appeal, eye-catching good looks and reasonable price.
Pickup
$10,370
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2014 Ford F-150 is powerful, flexible and affordable, which is why it remains the best-selling full-size pickup truck in America.
Pickup
$10,457
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2014 Ford F-150 is powerful, flexible and affordable, which is why it remains the best-selling full-size pickup truck in America.
SUV
$11,109
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.4
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Quick acceleration, lively handling and pure driving pleasure make the Cayenne at least as much sports car as it is sport-utility vehicle.
Pickup
$12,159
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2014 Ford F-150 is powerful, flexible and affordable, which is why it remains the best-selling full-size pickup truck in America.
Sedan
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$12,228
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.8
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Audi A7 for 2014 is a 5-door fastback with a visually inspiring interior and lots of muscle under the hood.
Coupe
$14,724
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.8
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
It’s a coupe and a 4-door sedan. It’s a performance legend and the car of your dreams. It’s the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 and CLS63 AMG.
Sedan
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$18,364
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.8
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Audi A7 for 2014 is a 5-door fastback with a visually inspiring interior and lots of muscle under the hood.
Van/Minivan
$8,798
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.2
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Our favorite example of the minivan genre, the Odyssey offers an inspired combination of packaging, performance, reliability and safety.
Coupe
$6,101
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.1
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Reborn for 2013, the Altima’s newfound styling, amenities and efficiency give it A-list status among the crowded cast of midsize sedans.
Sedan
$7,140
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.7
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Chrysler 300 for 2013 is in the Detroit tradition of building big, rear-drive, V8-powered sedans that deliver power, comfort and style.
Sedan
$9,825
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.5
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 4th-generation Toyota Avalon is unquestionably the sportiest and most visually appealing model in the history of the nameplate.
Van/Minivan
$5,966
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
3.3
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
An all-new model in the U.S. market, the compact NV200 is an affordable alternative to larger, thirstier and more expensive cargo vans.
Sedan
$7,210
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.5
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Maybe the industry’s most benchmarked vehicle, the 3 Series and its many variants offer driving dyamics unmatched in the segment.