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
$21,100
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.2
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Hyundai Sonata is a stylish, high-tech midsize sedan with an outstanding warranty. It gains appealing upgrades inside and out this year.
SUV
$21,300
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.0
Consumer
291 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The Volkswagen ID.4 continues to be an effective and attractive all-electric small SUV, and gets better for 2024.
SUV
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$21,400
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.4
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Mazda CX-30 is every bit as comfortable on twisty mountain roads as it is negotiating crowded urban areas. Moreover, it has the interior materials and design to go toe-to-toe with some luxury rivals.
SUV
$21,500
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.1
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Hyundai Tucson is a spacious and comfortable compact SUV with standout styling, a class-leading warranty, and the latest technology.
Sedan
$22,300
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.2
Consumer
47 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is a stylish sedan with excellent fuel economy and the best warranty coverage in its class. Several enhancements make it even better for 2024.
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SUV
$23,400
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
5.0
Consumer
319 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV is an all-new, all-electric compact SUV with an impressive maximum range of 319 miles.
SUV
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$23,600
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.4
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 remains an engaging and attractive compact SUV, kept up to date with current tech.
SUV
$23,700
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.0
Consumer
281 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2024 Honda Prologue is an all-new, all-electric midsize SUV with seating for five and a range of up to 296 miles.
SUV
$25,100
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.1
Consumer
38 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The stylish 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is a roomy and fuel-efficient compact SUV with a nice interior full of modern technology.
SUV
$26,100
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.1
Consumer
33 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The stylish 2024 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid is an efficient and powerful compact SUV that can travel up to 33 miles on electricity alone and boasts great tech features.
Coupe
$27,500
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
3.4
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Subaru BRZ compact coupe is all about the joy of driving.
SUV
$28,100
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
3.6
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is a family-friendly 3-row SUV that’s comfortable on-road, capable off-road, and luxurious in the upper trims.
Sedan
$28,500
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
5.0
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 BMW 2 Series range of subcompact luxury cars offers plenty of choices and plenty of engagement.
Van/Minivan
$29,500
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.3
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The handsome 2024 Kia Carnival is a practical minivan with family-friendly seating, modern technology, and the best warranty in its class.
Hatchback
$20,400
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.4
Consumer
33 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The practical Toyota Corolla Hatchback is a safe, reliable, and fuel-efficient compact car with sporty styling and modern tech features.
Wagon
$20,700
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
5.0
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Subaru Impreza marks a new generation of this perennially popular compact car, with the distinction of fitting all-wheel drive as standard. Other features include upgraded technology, plus a sporty RS version.
SUV
$21,100
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.7
Consumer
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Nissan Rogue delivers excellent fuel economy, a roomy interior, solid safety ratings, and a comfortable ride, all at an affordable price.
SUV
$22,200
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.9
Consumer
227 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The Subaru Solterra electric compact SUV is enhanced for 2024 and brimming with cutting-edge technology, but still only offers up to 227 miles of range.
Pickup
$22,600
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.0
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 full-size pickup truck is extremely capable and can be wonderfully luxurious.
SUV
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$23,400
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
2.5
Consumer
228 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2024 Toyota bZ4X is an all-electric compact SUV with a maximum range of 252 miles.
SUV
$24,000
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.4
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The outdoorsy Subaru Forester is a practical compact SUV with real off-road capabilities and the lowest ownership cost in its class.
Pickup
$24,700
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.8
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a sturdy choice of full-size pickup, with the ability to get jobs done and entertain on the weekends.
Sedan
$25,200
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.4
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Audi A4 is an excellent and successful compact luxury sedan, even if its heyday is in the rearview mirror.
SUV
$25,600
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.0
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The rugged 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a capable off-roader, and its modern interior has the latest technology and luxurious options.
SUV
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$26,800
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.1
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Mazda CX-90 is an all-new midsize 3-row SUV with seating for up to eight occupants. It’s Mazda’s grandest, most luxurious SUV so far.
Sedan
$27,800
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.0
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Audi A5 is an intriguing approach to the compact luxury car format, shunning the typical sedan for something more rarefied.
Pickup
$28,200
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.8
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a sturdy choice of full-size pickup, with the ability to get jobs done and entertain on the weekends.
SUV
$28,300
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.0
Consumer
26 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe adds a plug-in hybrid powertrain to an excellent midsize SUV that blends on-road comfort with off-road capability.
SUV
$29,100
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.1
Consumer
26 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The plug-in hybrid version of the new 2024 Mazda CX-90 3-row midsize SUV is just as stylish, similarly powerful, and can travel on electricity alone.
Coupe
$29,100
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.0
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Toyota GR86 is a compact coupe made exclusively to entertain a driving enthusiast.
Pickup
$29,900
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.6
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Honda Ridgeline combines refined, SUV-like driving manners with midsize truck capability. A rugged TrailSport model is new.
Sedan
$15,200
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.0
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Nissan Versa is the least-expensive new car you can buy. Yet it still offers impressive safety features and good road manners.
Sedan
$17,400
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.0
Consumer
34 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Kia Forte is the bargain among compact sedans, offering loads of room, impressive fuel economy, and solid resale value.
SUV
$17,700
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.0
Consumer
33 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Small and nimble, the 2024 Nissan Kicks does a great job of delivering solid fuel economy, decent interior space for its segment, and a wide array of advanced safety technologies.
SUV
$18,500
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.5
Consumer
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Hyundai Venue is an affordable small SUV with the lowest ownership costs and the best warranty in its class.