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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Pickup
$29,900
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.2
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Ford F-150 is simply a king among full-size pickup trucks, with talents and features that should please almost any potential buyer.
Sedan
$17,650
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.0
Consumer
36 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The roomy, stylish, and well-equipped 2024 Hyundai Elantra is one of our highest-rated compact sedans.
Sedan
$20,600
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.0
Consumer
54 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid compact sedan blends fuel efficiency and practicality with a rare style.
SUV
$20,900
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.7
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The stylish Kia Sportage is a roomy, comfy, high-tech compact SUV with the best warranty in its class, earning it a spot among the segment’s highest-rated entries.
Sedan
$21,700
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.2
Consumer
361 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The head-turning Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a sleek and high-tech electric sedan with impressive range figures and a class-leading warranty.
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SUV
$23,000
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.0
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The adventurous 2024 Subaru Outback is a practical, wagon-like SUV with the off-road chops to back up its rugged aesthetic.
Sedan
$23,300
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.9
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Toyota Camry midsize sedan swims against the tide of fashion, but fashion can’t always create such a consistent and sensible car.
SUV
$23,800
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.7
Consumer
43 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The stylish Kia Sportage Hybrid is a practical and exceptionally fuel-efficient compact SUV with a roomy, high-tech interior and an outstanding warranty.
Sedan
$23,900
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
5.0
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Audi A3 range encompasses a great choice of subcompact luxury sedans, offering everyday driving pleasure to track-day performance.
SUV
$24,400
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.5
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Instead of the usual compact SUV suspects in shopping mall lots, the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport can go further afield.
Pickup
$25,200
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.8
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
A well-rounded midsize pickup truck ideally suited for hard work, play, or hauling the family wherever it needs to go, the Chevrolet Colorado is also affordable and easy to look at.
Sedan
$25,700
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.9
Consumer
52 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Toyota Camry Hybrid puts many Toyota attributes — reliability and fuel economy, for example — into one excellent midsize sedan.
SUV
$25,700
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.6
Consumer
279 Miles
Estimated EV Range
Right from the outset, the new 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV is a force to be reckoned with in the all-electric midsize SUV class.
SUV
$26,200
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.9
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Audi Q3 is not only a superb subcompact luxury SUV, it’s one of the company’s most affordable models.
SUV
$26,800
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
280 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E combines impressive range and tech with a sprinkling of legend in one of our highest-rated electric SUVs.
SUV
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$28,200
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.6
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Toyota RAV4 is a best-selling small SUV and among our top picks in the segment. It does just about everything right.
Sedan
$29,900
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.8
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Genesis G70 goes from strength to strength, cementing its status as a major contender in the compact luxury sedan class.
SUV
$30,000
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.7
Consumer
34 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid is our highest-rated plug-in SUV and a defending Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award winner. It’s roomy, stylish, and can travel 34 miles on electricity alone.
Wagon
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$20,900
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.5
Consumer
253 Miles
Estimated EV Range
A fully electric compact SUV, the 2024 Kia Niro EV is a tidy family mover well-suited to urban errands as well as highway cruising.
Wagon
$21,800
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.3
Consumer
49 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The super-efficient Kia Niro is a practical hybrid with some style a spacious and high-tech interior, and a class-leading warranty.
Sedan
$22,600
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.0
Consumer
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The sporty and stylish 2024 Kia K5 is a practical midsize sedan with an outstanding warranty and an exciting GT model.
SUV
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$23,000
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.8
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
In its second year, the all-wheel-drive 2024 Mazda CX-50 delivers a bit of adventure and a lot of quality to the compact-SUV shopper.
SUV
$23,300
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.0
Consumer
310 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2024 Kia EV6 is a standout electric SUV with captivating design, a wide choice of trims, and innovative technology.
SUV
$23,400
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.9
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross is among our top-ranking subcompact SUVs for its strong mix of value and practicality.
Van/Minivan
$23,500
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.1
Consumer
32 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is a safe, efficient, and family-friendly minivan with an upscale interior and a 32-mile all-electric range.
Van/Minivan
$23,800
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.1
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Chrysler Pacifica is a safe and family-friendly minivan with flexible seating, and it can get pretty luxurious in the upper trims.
Pickup
$24,800
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.2
Consumer
37 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The impressive 2024 Ford Maverick powers its way to the top of our compact pickup ratings with its many talents.
Hatchback
$26,000
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.5
Consumer
33 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Acura Integra is a compact luxury car with a sporty edge. It gets even more fun with the addition of the 320-horsepower Type S this year.
Wagon
$26,300
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.3
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid is a roomy, efficient, and high-tech SUV that can drive up to 33 miles without burning any gas.
Pickup
$26,900
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.3
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Ram 1500 full-size truck can be eminently capable, satisfyingly powerful, and oh-so comfortable.
SUV
$27,100
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.6
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Volvo XC40 subcompact luxury SUV is an excellent package of style, safety equipment, comfort, and technology.
SUV
$27,100
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.7
Consumer
265 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron compact luxury SUV is the most affordable way into a new all-electric Audi. Maximum range is 265 miles.
Coupe
$27,900
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.8
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Ford Mustang enters a new generation, with style and power worthy of the name, plus new tech to enhance it.
SUV
$28,000
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
5.0
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA is among our top-rated subcompact luxury SUVs. Arguably the segment’s most luxurious entry, it also benefits from a handful of enhancements this year.
SUV
$28,500
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.1
Consumer
257 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The all-electric 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge subcompact luxury SUV cuts a dash by slashing its roof. This year adds more substance beneath the style, including an extended driving range.