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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$18,261
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
3.9
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 GMC Terrain aspires to be more upmarket than most mainstream compact-crossover SUVs, especially in the lavish Denali trim.
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$20,014
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.6
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 BMW X2 is a sportier, more stylistic take on the X1 crossover SUV. It is distinctive, costs more and is less practical than rivals.
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$23,232
Starting Price
4.2
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4.3
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse 3-row SUV is large and comfortable, but lags rivals like the Kia Telluride in standard safety systems.
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$25,888
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.4
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 5-seater 2021 Honda Passport SUV puts generous interior space, V6 power and off-road talent into a smartly sized package.
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$27,019
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.5
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Lexus NX 300 and hybrid NX 300h luxury compact SUVs emphasize comfort, luxury, quality, reliability and value.
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$15,844
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.4
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Kia Sportage compact crossover is comfy, classy, well equipped, and keenly priced. Pity about the fuel economy and cargo space.
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$15,992
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.6
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer affords excellent standard tech, sporty design and a compelling base price for a small-crossover SUV.
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$21,516
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.0
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The roomy Volkswagen Atlas SUV has undergone a midcycle freshening that has broadened its appeal to families with added safety and style.
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$21,609
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.3
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The aging 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee still cuts it as a plush midsize SUV, off-road champ or fast-lapping track rat.
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$26,605
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.2
Consumer
326 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2021 Tesla Model Y small premium all-electric crossover now comes with seating for up to seven.
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$28,506
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.0
Consumer
18 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2021 Volvo XC90 has all the style, space, tech, safety and hardware to be a major contender among luxury midsize 3-row SUV/crossovers.
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$13,813
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.0
Consumer
33 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Nissan Kicks subcompact SUV delivers style, comfort and economy, plus some amazing safety features.
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$18,975
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.3
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 VW Tiguan continues in its role as a compact SUV with seating for up to seven and a sporty ride, all at a competitive price.
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$20,697
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.8
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is a 2-row crossover SUV with a coupe-inspired roofline and generally sportier styling.
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$22,069
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.3
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Lexus UX small-crossover SUV is the cheapest way to own a brand-new Lexus. The hybrid UX 250h brings part-time all-wheel drive.
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$26,073
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
305 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E is an electric crossover SUV that offers a sporty drive and sleek design mixed with smart safety technology.
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$28,324
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.3
Consumer
16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Nissan Armada is a powerful and capable full-size SUV with seating for up to eight, plus useful towing and off-road talents.
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$20,053
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
3.8
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Audi Q3 offers the styling, sophistication and luxury of its larger siblings, but in a compact size with a very appealing price.
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$21,121
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.1
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
An 8-passenger/3-row, family SUV, the 2020 Kia Telluride offers size, style, safety and sophistication at an appealing price.
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$21,297
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.0
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Honda CR-V is a roomy, affordable, and well-equipped compact SUV that also happens to be a repeat KBB Best Buy Award winner.
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$22,256
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
3.6
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 is more than just your average compact SUV. It can be a luxury SUV, an off-road SUV, or a fuel-efficient hybrid SUV.
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$25,255
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
3.6
Consumer
40 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 is more than just your average compact SUV. It can be a luxury SUV, an off-road SUV, or a fuel-efficient hybrid SUV.
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$16,531
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.3
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The stylish, elegant Mazda CX-30 is a subcompact SUV that’s both fun and practical. It comes standard with advanced safety and cool tech.
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$18,558
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.6
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Volvo XC40 combines standout styling with class-leading safety and innovation at a price that has the competition losing sleep.
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$19,030
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.5
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
A popular choice in a midsize, 3-row-crossover SUV, the 2020 Honda Pilot is safe, dependable, roomy, efficient and a good value.
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$19,259
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.2
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Hyundai Palisade is a boldly styled SUV with pleasing road manners, robust amenities, competitive pricing, and up to eight seats.
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$21,884
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.2
Consumer
20 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2020 Audi Q5 compact-luxury-crossover SUV impresses with its standard feature set, luxurious interior and high-tech Virtual Cockpit.
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$23,370
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.4
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Audi Q7 is refreshed, reequipped and augmented by a hot SQ7 model. Few luxury-midsize, 7-seater-crossover SUVs are this attractive.
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$26,311
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.0
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Ford Expedition 8-seater full-size SUV and its fuller-sized Max sibling are modern takes on the traditional truck-based formula.
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$26,769
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.2
Consumer
316 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2020 Tesla Model Y is a premium all-electric crossover-SUV that shares its fundamental structure with the Model 3 sedan.
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$28,664
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.3
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Audi Q5 compact-luxury-crossover SUV impresses with its standard feature set, luxurious interior and high-tech Virtual Cockpit.
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$16,527
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe is an upscale compact-crossover SUV offering excellent value backed by a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.
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$16,874
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.1
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Honda HR-V is spacious, versatile, reliable, affordable and fuel-efficient. It’s a highlight of the subcompact-crossover-SUV class.
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$17,195
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.7
Consumer
17 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2020 Subaru Crosstrek offers real off-road ability in a pleasing compact-crossover SUV good on gas, safety features and resale.
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$17,472
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.6
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 BMW X2 is a sportier, more stylistic take on the X1 crossover SUV. It is distinctive, costs more and is less practical than rivals.
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$17,939
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.9
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Redesigned but not reimagined, the 2020 Subaru Outback uses the same raised AWD wagon recipe that has defined its success for 25 years.
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