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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$25,400
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Mazda CX-9 is the 3-row SUV for buyers who appreciate driving and design as much as they do shuffling the kids to soccer practice.
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$26,700
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.2
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Infiniti QX50 is a well-rounded luxury SUV with a spacious interior, reasonable pricing, and an appealing complimentary maintenance plan.
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$28,900
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.2
Consumer
16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Nissan Armada is a value choice in full-size SUVs with a reasonable price tag and V8 performance.
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$29,100
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.4
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Maserati Grecale is an all-new luxury SUV. It’s almost as roomy as the BMW X5, but competes in the same class as the Porsche Macan.
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$17,200
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.2
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With some newly standard safety tech and a stylish Nightfall model, the Kia Seltos subcompact SUV has become even more competitive for 2022.
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$24,300
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
5.0
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Drivers looking for a luxury crossover that won’t break the bank should consider the stylish and fun to drive 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class.
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$25,400
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
3.6
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Spacious, safe and fuel-efficient, the 2022 Toyota RAV4 does everything most people need a compact SUV/crossover to do. And does it well.
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$28,200
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.0
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Ford Expedition full-size SUV can seat up to eight, hit the highway, and go off-road. The longer Max version adds more cargo space.
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$29,100
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
3.6
Consumer
40 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid blends many Toyota qualities into a best-selling compact crossover that’s roomy and has great safety scores.
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$18,550
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.4
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With modern technology features at reasonable prices, the Hyundai Santa Fe is an excellent value in midsize 2-row crossover SUVs.
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$20,100
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.3
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Mazda CX-30 is a city-friendly crossover/SUV sized below the compact CX-5. It also has the goods to compete with luxury rivals.
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$20,200
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.0
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With standard 3-row seating and plenty of luxurious options, the 2022 Kia Sorento is a compelling midsize SUV.
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$21,400
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.2
Consumer
33 MPG | 76 MPGe
Combined
The new-for-2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient version of the company’s almost-midsize SUV/crossover.
SUV
$22,200
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.2
Consumer
34 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is an upscale midsize SUV with an efficient hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive, all at an attainable price.
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$22,600
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.2
Consumer
23 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2022 Audi Q5 premium compact SUV/crossover seems to be everyone’s favorite Audi. The range includes a plug-in hybrid and a sporty SQ5.
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$23,400
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.0
Consumer
37 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid is a fuel-sipping 3-row midsize SUV/crossover. It has seating for six and achieves an average of 37 mpg.
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$23,500
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.0
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Honda CR-V is a class leader in one of the most competitive segments in the car world. This compact SUV is roomy, safe, and efficient.
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$25,600
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.0
Consumer
34 MPG | 79 MPGe
Combined
The new-for-2022 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid is a well-equipped midsize 3-row crossover that seats six and achieves the equivalent of 79 mpg.
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$26,300
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
5.0
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback and the higher-performance 2022 SQ5 Sportback models are compact luxury SUVs with sloping roofs.
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$19,200
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.1
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With bold styling, cutting-edge tech, and a roomy interior, the 2022 Hyundai Tucson is a serious rival for the CR-V, RAV4, and Rogue.
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$21,000
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.0
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The between-the-genres 2022 Subaru Outback is kind of a midsize crossover, kind of a station wagon with SUV camouflage. Yet always popular.
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$21,000
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.6
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Ford Bronco Sport has the personality of the Bronco, but in the form of a subcompact SUV with AWD that’s practical for daily driving.
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$22,100
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.1
Consumer
38 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Powerful, efficient, and priced only slightly higher than a comparable standard Tucson, the new Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is the model we’d get.
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$22,800
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.1
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Hyundai Palisade is one of the most competitive midsize 3-row crossovers with a roomy, upscale interior and excellent safety features.
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$23,000
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.8
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The roomy 2022 Audi Q3 subcompact SUV/crossover is a quality machine that’s tech-rich, user-friendly, and arguably stylish.
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$23,700
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.1
Consumer
33 Miles
Estimated EV Range
With 33 miles of electric range, lots of power, and all the inherent goodness of the new Tucson, the PHEV is poised to make a big splash.
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$24,700
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
312 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The high-tech Ford Mustang Mach-E is a compelling electric SUV that lives up to its name with exciting performance and a striking design.
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$26,400
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.9
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is a leader in the compact luxury SUV segment for its blend of style, performance, and premium features.
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$28,200
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.3
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Audi Q7 is a luxury midsize crossover SUV with a particular flavor of tech and style, plus seating for seven.
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$18,350
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.9
Consumer
310 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The all-new, all-electric 2022 Kia EV6 is a fast-driving, fast-charging Tesla rival with big power and a 310-mile range.
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$19,400
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.1
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Honda HR-V has one of the roomiest and most flexible interiors in its class, making it a practical choice in subcompact SUVs.
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$20,700
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.4
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Mazda CX-5 carries out the usual compact crossover duties as well as almost any rival, with the extra dimension of driving fun.
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$22,000
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.6
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Volvo XC40 is a well-rounded subcompact luxury SUV that is safe, high-tech, and roomy. It’s also pretty reasonably priced.
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$22,000
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.6
Consumer
223 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The Volvo XC40 Recharge is a stylish, safe, and luxurious electric SUV, but it is on the pricier end. There are better values in this class.
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$24,900
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.0
Consumer
87 MPGe
Combined Fuel Economy
While the new C40 Recharge may simply be a coupe version of the XC40 Recharge, it’s a significant step in Volvo’s electrification plans.