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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SUV
$10,800
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
$12,400
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.
Van/Minivan
$13,200
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.
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SUV
$16,050
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
$7,325
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
$9,600
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
$9,875
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
$10,800
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
$11,650
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.7
Consumer
22 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
$14,400
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.
SUV
$14,700
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.9
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The all-new 2015 GMC Yukon and longer Yukon XL feel modern, high-tech, and will likely continue dominating the full-size SUV segment.
Pickup
$15,450
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.7
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Of all the compact pickups for 2015, none can match the Toyota Tacoma’s combination of value, dependability, resale, quality and popularity.
SUV
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$17,300
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.9
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The all-new 2015 GMC Yukon and longer Yukon XL feel modern, high-tech, and will likely continue dominating the full-size SUV segment.
Pickup
$20,600
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.7
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Of all the compact pickups for 2015, none can match the Toyota Tacoma’s combination of value, dependability, resale, quality and popularity.
Hatchback
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$6,650
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.2
Consumer
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Available as a sedan or hatchback, the 2015 Kia Rio has style, value and practicality, if not the best fuel economy among subcompacts.
Coupe
$7,550
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.2
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Kia Forte is a full line of sedans, coupes, and hatchbacks, all with a sporty demeanor and luxury-like features throughout.
Wagon
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$7,625
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.6
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Kia Soul stands out for all the right reasons with style, practicality and value. New to the lineup is an all-electric version.
Hatchback
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$7,650
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.2
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Kia Forte is a full line of sedans, coupes, and hatchbacks, all with a sporty demeanor and luxury-like features throughout.
Sedan
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$7,675
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.2
Consumer
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Kia Forte is a full line of sedans, coupes, and hatchbacks, all with a sporty demeanor and luxury-like features throughout.
Wagon
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$8,575
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.9
Consumer
93 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2015 Kia Soul stands out for all the right reasons with style, practicality and value. New to the lineup is an all-electric version.
SUV
$9,075
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.1
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Fresh off a revamp, the 2015 Nissan Rogue has a premium feel and laudable fuel economy but only modest performance among compact SUVs.
Pickup
$10,700
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.4
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With its new look, new engines and refinement, the 2015 GMC Canyon is set to revitalize the compact/midsize truck segment.
SUV
$11,000
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.4
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Subaru Outback crossover SUV is a little bigger, a lot nicer looking, and even better at tackling dirt and paved roads.
SUV
$12,400
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.2
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The biggest Chevy SUV is all new, and ready to take on the suburbs with fresh styling, a great interior and more flexible seats.
Pickup
$13,500
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.4
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With its new look, new engines and refinement, the 2015 GMC Canyon is set to revitalize the compact/midsize truck segment.
Van/Minivan
$5,575
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.5
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Taking a page from the Infiniti luxury playbook makes the 2015 Nissan Quest a comfortable, quiet and surprisingly luxurious minivan.
Sedan
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$6,200
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.6
Consumer
76 Miles
Estimated EV Range
Available as a sedan or hatchback and with a variety of engines, the Ford Focus offers variety and practicality if not the lowest price.
SUV
$6,750
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.9
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Once a rugged SUV, the latest Nissan Pathfinder has morphed into a comfortable 3-row crossover SUV offering great style and fuel economy.