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
$14,950
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.8
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Acura’s RLX luxury sedan for 2016 adds more technology and better handling but holds the line on price, making a great sedan even better.
Sedan
$16,100
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Big, impressive luxury sedans don’t come from Detroit any longer, but the Germans still build them and the Audi A8 ranks as one of the best.
SUV
$17,150
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.7
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2016 Cadillac Escalade takes all that’s good about GM’s full-size SUV platform and then loads it with power, luxury and attitude.
SUV
$20,100
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.7
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2016 Cadillac Escalade takes all that’s good about GM’s full-size SUV platform and then loads it with power, luxury and attitude.
SUV
$22,000
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.7
Consumer
14 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Families that need big space and big power look to the 2016 Toyota Sequoia for its strength, safety and stellar reputation.
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SUV
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$13,250
Starting Price
4.9
Expert
4.1
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Among compact sport utility vehicles, the new 2015 Honda CR-V ranks tops in looks, fuel economy, safety, features, and value for the money.
Hatchback
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$11,100
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.4
Consumer
36 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Roomy, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive, the all-new 2015 Honda Fit offers plenty of personality at an affordable price.
Van/Minivan
$11,300
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.2
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Honda Odyssey minivan offers good room for eight passengers, great cargo space, an easy driving experience, plus good fuel economy.
Coupe
$11,550
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.4
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Honda Accord continues to be the benchmark for midsize sedans while offering something for everyone, such as hybrid and coupe variants.
SUV
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$11,700
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.6
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Mazda CX-5 is a fun-to-drive alternative to established compact SUVs like the Honda CR-V and Ford Escape.
Sedan
$12,300
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.7
Consumer
47 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Honda Accord continues to be the benchmark for midsize sedans while offering something for everyone, such as hybrid and coupe variants.
SUV
$14,150
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.8
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The all-new 2015 version of the segment-dominating Chevrolet Tahoe SUV is even better than it needs to be.
Sedan
$8,125
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.2
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Feature heavy, reasonably priced, and refined, the 2015 Hyundai Sonata takes a different route in the crowded midsize-sedan segment.
Sedan
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$9,350
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.5
Consumer
35 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Having fine-tuned its popular compact model, the 2015 Honda Civic carries over largely unchanged, save for a new SE trim.
Sedan
$9,400
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.5
Consumer
33 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Stylish, efficient and fun, the 2015 Mazda3 sedan and hatchback are excellent competitors among compact cars that pack surprising value.
Sedan
$10,350
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.6
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Thanks to its recent revamp, the Chevy Impala is again a standout full-size sedan. For 2015, it gains the ability to run on natural gas.
Pickup
$10,550
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Ford F-150, America’s best-seller for the last 37 years, is all-new for 2015. It’s more capable, more efficient, and quicker than ever.
SUV
$10,750
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.2
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Subaru Forester boasts efficiency, laudable safety features and one thing none of its compact SUV rivals have: standard all-wheel drive.
Sedan
$12,850
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The perennial best-seller gets even more appealing for 2015, with stylish new sheet metal, interior upgrades and better driving dynamics.
Pickup
$12,900
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Ford F-150, America’s best-seller for the last 37 years, is all-new for 2015. It’s more capable, more efficient, and quicker than ever.
SUV
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$13,550
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Toyota RAV4 carries on virtually unchanged from last year as a sporty, fun to drive, practical and affordable small SUV.
Van/Minivan
$13,650
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Generously accommodating, delightfully easy to use, and famously reliable, the 2015 Toyota Sienna is about as minivan as minivans come.
Pickup
$13,800
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Ford F-150, America’s best-seller for the last 37 years, is all-new for 2015. It’s more capable, more efficient, and quicker than ever.
SUV
$15,900
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Toyota Highlander serves up room, features, 8-passenger seating, a hybrid model, and a strong resale value to fans new and old.
Sedan
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$5,775
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.9
Consumer
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Few changes are in store for the 2015 Ford Fiesta, with an all-new version of the popular subcompact scheduled to hit the road soon.
Hatchback
$6,100
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.0
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The spunky and spry 2015 Chevrolet Sonic proves subcompact cars don’t always have to be boring and basic.
Sedan
$7,150
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.3
Consumer
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Available as a sedan or 5-door hatchback, the 2015 Hyundai Accent offers value, efficiency, easy operation and a stellar warranty.
Van/Minivan
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$7,575
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.2
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Totally redesigned, this is the third generation of Kia’s all-around family wagon. Do not call it a minivan.
Sedan
$10,550
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.5
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Mazda Mazda6 is a sleek sedan whose flare seems in complete contradiction to its $22K starting price and class-leading 40 mpg.
SUV
$10,550
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.3
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee gets more refined thanks to additions to the Summit trim, and the SRT gets more powerful.
SUV
$11,050
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.3
Consumer
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Subaru Crosstrek XV SUV gets Subaru’s EyeSight suite of active safety features and a new base model to round out the lineup.
Pickup
$11,500
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.6
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Think a full-size, torque-happy pickup truck can’t deliver power and fuel economy in one package? The 2015 Ram 1500 says otherwise.
Pickup
$11,550
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.6
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Think a full-size, torque-happy pickup truck can’t deliver power and fuel economy in one package? The 2015 Ram 1500 says otherwise.
Sedan
$11,600
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.7
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Hyundai Genesis is a midsize luxury sedan that legitimately competes with Lexus, BMW, Mercedes and Audi at a lower starting price.
Pickup
$14,600
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.6
Consumer
15 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Think a full-size, torque-happy pickup truck can’t deliver power and fuel economy in one package? The 2015 Ram 1500 says otherwise.