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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$0 - $30,000
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$14,617
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
3.8
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Jeep Renegade subcompact SUV touts off-road cred, cool styling and nimble manners but is pricier than rivals like the Hyundai Kona.
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$16,646
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.2
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Although a bit smaller than the class leaders, the 2020 Kia Sorento is a viable 7-passenger SUV with an unbeatable entry price.
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$16,756
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
3.9
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder SUV offers a standard V6 and credible towing, but lags rivals like the Kia Telluride in tech and safety features.
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$18,170
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.6
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Nissan Murano 2-row SUV is roomy, refined and stands apart from rivals like the Honda Passport for prioritizing car-like comfort.
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$18,338
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.6
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Sleek, fast and surprisingly practical, the Jaguar F-Pace is exactly the kind of compact SUV you would expect from the British luxury brand.
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$18,848
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.9
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio luxury SUV touts Italian design and class-leading performance to take on established rivals like the BMW X3.
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$20,169
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.2
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 GMC Acadia offers numerous seating configurations, engine options and luxury levels at a fair price and with distinctive features.
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$22,628
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.3
Consumer
16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 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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$27,995
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
3.7
Consumer
21 Miles
Estimated EV Range
Lincoln’s all-new Aviator 3-row midsize luxury SUV offers high tech and safety, plus two powertrain choices, including a plug-in hybrid.
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$19,062
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Mazda CX-9 offers luxury, safety and style in an affordable 3-row SUV that is also a blast to drive.
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$22,415
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.2
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With few direct competitors, the 2020 Cadillac XT5 carves out space as a stylishly tailored and understated 5-passenger crossover SUV.
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$19,297
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
3.8
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The new 2019 Audi Q3 is an entry-level lux SUV, but doesn’t feel entry-level. It offers class-above tech, sharp design, and modern luxury.
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$29,449
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.0
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Audi Q8 is a sporty 2-row Q7 with a turbocharged V6 and styling that looks great but does not completely remove the “U” from SUV.
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$15,379
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.4
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
In every way, the new Santa Fe is better than the outgoing model. It’s safer, roomier and much quieter, while also being better looking.
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$16,935
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.6
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With style, technology, safety, innovation and value, the all-new 2019 Volvo XC40 is set to shake up the compact-luxury-SUV segment.
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$19,133
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.5
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Updated for 2019 with more standard safety features and amenities, the Honda Pilot is one of the most recommendable 3-row SUVs available.
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$23,542
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.0
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With its bold design, cutting-edge features and class-leading towing, the 2019 Ford Expedition easily qualifies as the ultimate family SUV.
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$24,775
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.0
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With its bold design, cutting-edge features and class-leading towing, the 2019 Ford Expedition easily qualifies as the ultimate family SUV.
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$25,437
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.9
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 Coupe combines the sleekness of a fastback coupe with the tall ride height of an SUV for a truly unique look.
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$28,836
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.9
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Based on the popular GLC Coupe, the 2019 Mercedes-AMG GLC Coupe ups the power, prestige and driver pulse rate.
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$15,394
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.1
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Honda HR-V offers compact economy and pricing in a versatile small SUV big on interior room, style and safety.
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$17,526
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.0
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
In standard or hybrid form, the 2019 Acura MDX is among the most recommendable and competent 3-row luxury SUVs available.
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$17,722
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.9
Consumer
10 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class brings traditional luxury values as well as modern technology to the premium-compact-crossover-SUV world.
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$20,174
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The all-new Honda Passport is an adventurous 2-row/5-passenger crossover SUV that’s comfortable on-road and capable off-road.
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$21,839
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.0
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
In standard or hybrid form, the 2019 Acura MDX is among the most recommendable and competent 3-row luxury SUVs available.
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$25,988
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.9
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
In the 2019 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 and GLC 63, you’ll get exhilarating performance without sacrificing comfort, luxury or utility.
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$29,804
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.3
Consumer
13 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2019 Porsche Cayenne gets leaner and meaner, a little bit greener and a whole lot more desirable.
SUV
$10,066
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.1
Consumer
33 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Nissan Kicks is a subcompact SUV that’s stylish, efficient, safe and practical. And its starting price is less than $19,000.
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$11,421
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.8
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 Hyundai Kona comes to the small-SUV game with outlandish styling, a feature-rich options list and a fantastic warranty.
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$14,579
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.8
Consumer
258 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2019 Hyundai Kona comes to the small-SUV game with outlandish styling, a feature-rich options list and a fantastic warranty.
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$16,748
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.2
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2019 BMW X1 may be the most fun you can have in a compact-premium, luxury-crossover SUV, so long as “fun” doesn’t include off-roading.
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$18,044
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.9
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Comfortable, versatile, sporty, and loaded with safety features, Subaru enters the midsize SUV market with the all-new 3-row Ascent.
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$21,715
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.0
Consumer
17 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2019 Volvo XC90 3-row luxury SUV boasts alluring design and sophisticated features. It competes well with the Audi Q7 and Acura MDX.
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$24,179
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.5
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Even in its final year before an all-new version arrives, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV packs impressive features, versatility and power.
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$27,355
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.7
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Powerful, roomy and versatile, the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe remains among the most capable and recommendable full-size SUVs.
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$28,928
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.1
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Distinctive, luxurious and reliable, the 2019 Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h hybrid are big sellers in the competitive midsize-luxury-SUV market.
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