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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
2013 Audi Q7
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$8,125
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.3
rating
Consumer

18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

Audi’s family-size, three-row entry offers all the design and tech goodness that distinguishes the entire lineup.
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SUV
2013 INFINITI JX
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$8,225
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.0
rating
Consumer

20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

With high-style and luxurious accommodations for seven, the Infiniti JX seeks to end the Acura MDX’s reign as the go-to luxury 3-row SUV.
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Hatchback
2013 Toyota Prius
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$9,250
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.6
rating
Consumer

50 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The Toyota Prius is the world’s most popular hybrid and the poster child for high-mileage vehicles.
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Hatchback
2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
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$10,200
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
5.0
rating
Consumer

50 MPG | 95 MPGe
Combined

The Toyota Prius is the world’s most popular hybrid and the poster child for high-mileage vehicles.
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Van/Minivan
2013 Toyota Sienna
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$10,700
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.4
rating
Consumer

21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

Comfortable, powerful and relatively fuel-efficient, the Toyota Sienna stands out as the only minivan to offer all-wheel-drive.
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Coupe
2013 Subaru BRZ
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$11,450
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.6
rating
Consumer

25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

The Subaru BRZ is a compact rear-wheel-drive sports car that delivers high-performance thrills and an engaging drive.
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Coupe
2013 BMW 6 Series
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$12,850
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.8
rating
Consumer

24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

In coupe, convertible or "4-door coupe" form, the 6 Series lineup offers an enticing mix of comfort, style and presence.
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Coupe
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
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$13,850
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.8
rating
Consumer

20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

Now in its second generation, the car that created the "4-door coupe" genre remains a luxurious styling standout.
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Coupe
2013 BMW M6
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$23,200
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
5.0
rating
Consumer

16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

In coupe, convertible or "4-door coupe" form, the 6 Series lineup offers an enticing mix of comfort, style and presence.
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Van/Minivan
2012 Honda Odyssey
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$8,025
Starting Price

4.6
rating
Expert
4.2
rating
Consumer

21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Sedan
2012 Chrysler 300
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$7,975
Starting Price

4.4
rating
Expert
4.7
rating
Consumer

23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Sedan
2012 BMW 5 Series
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$7,225
Starting Price

4.3
rating
Expert
4.3
rating
Consumer

24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Coupe
2012 Audi A5
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$8,750
Starting Price

4.3
rating
Expert
4.7
rating
Consumer

24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Convertible
2012 Audi S5
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$10,400
Starting Price

4.3
rating
Expert
4.8
rating
Consumer

20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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SUV
2012 GMC Acadia
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$4,800
Starting Price

4.2
rating
Expert
3.9
rating
Consumer

19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Coupe
2012 BMW 3 Series
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$7,325
Starting Price

4.2
rating
Expert
4.5
rating
Consumer

21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Convertible
2012 MAZDA MX-5 Miata
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$12,700
Starting Price

4.2
rating
Expert
4.8
rating
Consumer

24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Convertible
2012 BMW M3
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$25,600
Starting Price

4.2
rating
Expert
4.6
rating
Consumer

16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Convertible
2012 Porsche Boxster
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$26,700
Starting Price

4.2
rating
Expert
4.9
rating
Consumer

22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Sedan
2012 Volkswagen Passat
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$5,175
Starting Price

4.1
rating
Expert
4.5
rating
Consumer

25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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SUV
2012 Chevrolet Traverse
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$5,475
Starting Price

4.1
rating
Expert
4.1
rating
Consumer

19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Sedan
2012 MAZDA MAZDA3
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$5,675
Starting Price

4.1
rating
Expert
4.6
rating
Consumer

28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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SUV
2012 Audi Q7
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$7,625
Starting Price

4.1
rating
Expert
4.3
rating
Consumer

18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Pickup
2012 Ford F150 Regular Cab
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$8,100
Starting Price

4.1
rating
Expert
4.5
rating
Consumer

17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Sedan
2012 Audi A7
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$9,150
Starting Price

4.1
rating
Expert
4.8
rating
Consumer

22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Pickup
2012 Ford F150 Super Cab
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$9,350
Starting Price

4.1
rating
Expert
4.5
rating
Consumer

17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Pickup
2012 Ford F150 SuperCrew Cab
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$10,550
Starting Price

4.1
rating
Expert
4.5
rating
Consumer

17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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SUV
2012 Porsche Cayenne
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$11,600
Starting Price

4.1
rating
Expert
4.4
rating
Consumer

19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Hatchback
2012 Nissan LEAF
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$3,350
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.4
rating
Consumer

84 Miles
Estimated EV Range

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Sedan
2012 Honda Accord
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$6,775
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.3
rating
Consumer

27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Sedan
2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
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$6,800
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.8
rating
Consumer

21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Hatchback
2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
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$7,400
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
5.0
rating
Consumer

50 MPG | 95 MPGe
Combined

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SUV
2012 Honda Pilot
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$7,700
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.5
rating
Consumer

20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Hatchback
2012 Toyota Prius
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$8,025
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.6
rating
Consumer

50 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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Hatchback
2012 Honda Fit
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$8,100
Starting Price

4.0
rating
Expert
4.6
rating
Consumer

30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy

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