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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Coupe
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$17,150
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.8
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
From the 4-cylinder Audi A5 2.0T to the V8-powered S5 and RS 5 super coupes, the Audi A5 is a beautiful car to drive, or arrive in.
Sedan
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$23,100
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
5.0
Consumer
16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Long regarded as the benchmark for midsize luxury sports sedans, the BMW 5 Series blends power and technology across a wide model range.
Coupe
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$26,700
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.8
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
From the 4-cylinder Audi A5 2.0T to the V8-powered S5 and RS 5 super coupes, the Audi A5 is a beautiful car to drive, or arrive in.
Sedan
$5,125
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.1
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Chevy’s 2015 Cruze sedan is quite the competitive import fighter, offering a strong combination of looks, substance and fuel efficiency.
Sedan
$6,600
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 VW Passat stands apart from other midsize sedans thanks to its European road manners and available high-mileage diesel engine.
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Van/Minivan
$8,125
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.9
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With loads of creature comforts and a plush interior, the 2015 Chrysler Town & Country maintains its premium status among minivans.
SUV
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$8,925
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.2
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Revamped for 2015, the Ford Edge blends power, refinement and room for five. As a crossover, it has a sedan-like ride and SUV practicality.
SUV
$9,050
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport gets subtle changes to the suspension, exterior and interior, plus a clever new power hatch.
SUV
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$9,200
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
$9,225
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.
SUV
$9,550
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.6
Consumer
18 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.
SUV
$10,400
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
15 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Now in its 11th year of production, the 2015 Nissan Armada remains a classic full-size SUV, with the power, size and thirst you’d expect.
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.
Convertible
$12,750
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.8
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Though a new generation nears, the 2015 Mazda MX-5 remains the benchmark among roadsters for driving enjoyment and affordability.
Sedan
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$13,500
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.8
Consumer
21 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.
Sedan
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$19,500
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.9
Consumer
20 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.
SUV
$19,750
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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$28,200
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
5.0
Consumer
19 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.
Sedan
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$29,300
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
$9,550
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
$7,875
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.7
Consumer
23 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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$11,800
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
$7,075
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
$7,800
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
$8,325
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
$9,450
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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$9,975
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
$13,800
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.5
Consumer
25 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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$14,750
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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$15,400
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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$23,200
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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$25,600
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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$7,025
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
$8,350
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.
Sedan
$8,450
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.5
Consumer
27 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.