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
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$9,975
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.3
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Think all 7-passenger SUVs are cumbersome, thirsty and hard to park? The 2015 Audi Q7 just might change your mind.
SUV
$11,250
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.6
Consumer
16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Ford Expedition SUV is not all-new, but it gets updates where it counts: styling, technology, and a new turbocharged V6 engine.
Sedan
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$12,300
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Audi A8 has all the power and pomp expected in a full-size luxury sedan – and a few tricks up its sleeve like standard all-wheel drive.
Sedan
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$13,900
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.8
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Offering just as much performance and luxury as it does visual elegance, the 2015 Audi A7 is more than just a very pretty face.
Convertible
$15,150
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.8
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Though a new generation nears, the 2015 Mazda MX-5 remains the benchmark among roadsters for driving enjoyment and affordability.
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SUV
$20,600
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.7
Consumer
14 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With its strong V8 engine, massive interior accommodations and proven reliability and resale record, the 2015 Toyota Sequoia is a solid bet.
Sedan
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$28,400
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
5.0
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Audi A8 has all the power and pomp expected in a full-size luxury sedan – and a few tricks up its sleeve like standard all-wheel drive.
Van/Minivan
$9,400
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.2
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With roominess, comfort, innovative features and class-leading fuel economy, the Honda Odyssey helps set the bar for minivans.
Sedan
$7,800
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.7
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Chrysler 300 is a big sedan with big capabilities and image, plus a wonderful interior, and great ride, handling and engines.
SUV
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$12,200
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.9
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The all-new 7-passenger Acura MDX offers top-notch levels of luxury, versatility and technology without the top-dollar price tag.
Sedan
$6,975
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.1
Consumer
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2014 Nissan Altima delivers family-sized room and economy in a vehicle that is savvy, technically sophisticated and fun to drive.
Sedan
$8,750
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.3
Consumer
27 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
$9,200
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.5
Consumer
33 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
All new for 2014, the Mazda3 boasts enhanced style, sophistication and substance to make it a formidable force in the compact arena.
Sedan
$9,800
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.5
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The completely redesigned Mazda6 strikes a near-perfect balance between midsize sedan practicality and grin-inducing performance.
Coupe
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$10,200
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.7
Consumer
24 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
$13,300
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.5
Consumer
40 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Roomy enough for the whole family and offering luxury to rival some premium brands, the 2014 Toyota Avalon delivers value and style.
Convertible
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$14,900
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.8
Consumer
21 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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$15,300
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.7
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Lexus ES sedan delivers all the comfort and performance expected of a luxury car without the exorbitant costs associated with owing one.
Sedan
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$22,900
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.
Convertible
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$26,500
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.
SUV
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$6,100
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.
Sedan
$8,225
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.5
Consumer
37 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.
Van/Minivan
$8,350
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.
Coupe
$9,825
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
$11,150
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.
SUV
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$11,250
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.6
Consumer
27 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.
Sedan
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$11,350
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.5
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
$14,150
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.8
Consumer
25 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
$14,450
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
$14,650
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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$23,300
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.
Sedan
$6,050
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2014 Volkswagen Passat sedan offers premium-level luxury in a car that excels in fuel efficiency and driving excitement.
Coupe
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$6,125
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.2
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The lineup of Kia Forte compact sedans, coupes and hatchbacks is sporty and substantial, with luxury-like features throughout.
Sedan
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$6,250
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
$6,850
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.