Best SUVs Under $30,000
Offering space, safety, comfort and tech for families, these SUVs are also more affordable. You might also be interested in Best Cars Under $30,000 or Luxury Cars Under $30,000.
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$27,400
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.3
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Jeep Grand Cherokee upholds its well-earned reputation for blending on-road comfort with off-road capability with little compromise.
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$28,000
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.8
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2025 Mazda CX-70 is a sporty and stylish 5-passenger midsize SUV with near-luxe interior appointments.
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$28,500
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.3
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2025 Mazda CX-90 is a well-executed midsize 3-row SUV with a more premium ambience than most mainstream rivals.
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$28,700
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
2.5
Consumer
26 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The capable and well-equipped Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe adds plug-in hybrid efficiency to one of America’s favorite midsize SUVs.
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$22,800
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
3.3
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Totally redesigned for 2025, the new Chevrolet Equinox is looking far more contemporary and competitive.
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$28,800
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.1
Consumer
38 Miles
Estimated EV Range
Thirty-eight miles of all-electric range, three rows of seats, standard AWD, and a long warranty set the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV apart.
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$30,000
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.0
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2025 Subaru Ascent is an all-wheel-drive SUV with seating for up to eight, top-tier safety ratings, and an impressive list of standard features.
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$23,600
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
5.0
Consumer
33 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The plug-in-electric 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale brings some Italian flair to the subcompact luxury SUV class, while bringing together lots of interior space, solid fuel economy, and fetching good looks.
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$27,800
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
3.9
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is a 2-row midsize SUV with advanced tech, decent fuel economy, and solid driving dynamics.
SUV
$27,900
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
3.0
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
After a decade with little change, the Nissan Murano is entirely new from the ground up for the 2025 model year.
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$28,200
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.0
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Nissan Pathfinder attracts families with its top-notch safety ratings, impressive towing muscle, and comfortable 3-row interior.
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$20,100
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.4
Consumer
33 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The Dodge Hornet is a feisty and potent choice among small SUVs, and can be had with a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
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$20,900
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.8
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Practicality is the byword of the 2025 Ford Escape with its affordable price, roomy cabin, advanced tech, and efficient hybrid options.
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$24,400
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.8
Consumer
37 Miles
Estimated EV Range
Practicality is the byword of the 2025 Ford Escape with its affordable price, roomy cabin, advanced tech, and efficient hybrid options.
SUV
$26,500
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.3
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2025 Jeep Wrangler combines epic off-road adventure with modern tech, connectivity and safety features in an iconic package.
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$27,700
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.9
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
One of the roomiest 3-row SUVs, the midsize 2025 Volkswagen Atlas is a solid balance of utility and comfort.
SUV
$28,000
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.2
Consumer
22 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe keeps this iconic off-road juggernaut rolling longer with plug-in hybrid range, excellent tech and stand out design.
SUV
$20,200
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
3.6
Consumer
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The totally redesigned 2024 Hyundai Kona continues to provide affordable, comfortable, and practical transportation at an attractive price.
SUV
$20,500
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.2
Consumer
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Kia Seltos is a class leader in subcompact SUVs for its spacious and high-tech interior, available turbo engine, and class-leading warranty. It gets a variety of upgrades this year.
SUV
$26,800
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
3.6
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The well-rounded Honda CR-V is our highest-rated compact SUV and the segment’s reigning Best Buy Award winner. It remains the benchmark for the class.
SUV
$27,300
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.0
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Kia Telluride has been one of our highest-rated 3-row midsize SUVs since it burst onto the scene, and we’ve named it the segment’s Best Buy Award winner four years in a row.
SUV
$29,800
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
3.7
Consumer
40 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Honda CR-V Hybrid compact SUV boosts fuel economy and power over its regular combustion counterpart, while retaining all the other great qualities.
SUV
$23,300
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.0
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Honda HR-V is among our top-rated subcompact SUVs. It’s roomy, refined, and boasts excellent resale value.
SUV
$23,300
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.1
Consumer
303 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a well-rounded electric SUV that does almost everything well, backed by a high-tech interior, good range, and the best warranty in its class.
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$24,200
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.9
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The dual-threat Kia Sorento is appealing as a smaller but more affordable alternative to the typical 3-row midsize SUV, or as a slightly nicer, roomier option to many compact SUVs.
SUV
$24,800
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.1
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Hyundai Santa Fe is all-new for 2024. It boasts a boxy new design, roomier interior, and 3-row seating.
SUV
$26,200
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.1
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Hyundai Palisade is a well-rounded family SUV with excellent resale value and a class-leading warranty, and it can get pretty luxurious in the upper trims.
SUV
$26,900
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.9
Consumer
37 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Kia Sorento Hybrid combines 3-row seating and 37 mpg as one of the most fuel-efficient people movers available. We also like the stylish, high-tech interior and strong warranty coverage.
SUV
$28,900
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.3
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 BMW X1 is one of the stars of the subcompact luxury SUV class — with performance, practicality, and even decent fuel economy.
SUV
$20,500
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.
SUV
$23,000
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.1
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Redesigned for 2024, the Subaru Crosstrek subcompact SUV continues as a favorite pick for those with adventure in their soul, helping to make it the carmaker’s best-selling model.
SUV
$23,500
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.
SUV
$24,000
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.
SUV
$24,500
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.
SUV
$25,800
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.