Looking for a great vehicle that's stylish, affordable and offers great performance? While powerful or luxurious vehicles may get a lot of attention, there's something to be said for vehicles that are dependable, fuel efficient, affordable and packed with features. These vehicles give buyers the best of all worlds - style, technology, handling, performance, reliability and comfort - all without the high price tag seen on other vehicles. Many drivers may be surprised to learn they can get all of this and more with affordable vehicles costing under $30,000. These vehicles offer amazing value to buyers, allowing them to enjoy high-quality vehicles packed with impressive features, stylish looks and exceptional performance at highly affordable prices. Sound awesome? The top eight cars for under $30k are the 2018 models of the Honda Accord, Chevrolet Traverse, Mazda3, Subaru Outback, Volkswagen Jetta, Toyota Camry, Honda Civic and the Chevy Equinox. Keep reading to learn more about these top vehicles under $30,000, so you can choose the one that's right for you!
Completely redesigned for 2018 and starting at just $23,570 for the base LX trim, the 2018 Honda Accord comes standard with tons of features, including LED exterior lighting, rearview camera, push-button ignition, driver information display, dual-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth connectivity, 7-inch touchscreen, automatic high-beam control and more.
Fully redesigned for 2018 and starting at $29,930 for the base trim, the 2018 Chevy Traverse offers a great mix of features, performance, handling and stylish looks. A 3.6-liter V6 engine paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission give the Traverse exceptional power, with both front- or all-wheel-drive available on most trims. Standard features include LED running lights, xenon headlights, heated mirrors, eight-passenger seating, rearview camera and more, making the Traverse exceptionally well-equipped.
The stylish 2018 Mazda3 is offered in three trim levels - Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring - and starts at just $18,095. The base Sport level trim is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 155 horsepower and 150 pound-feet of torque, with plenty of standard features, including remote keyless entry, keyless ignition, Bluetooth, Mazda Connect infotainment system with a 7-inch touchscreen, a rearview camera, two USB ports, and a 60/40-split folding rear seat. Safety features include low-speed forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking as well as emergency telematics.
Starting at just $25,895, the 2018 Subaru Outback comes packed with premium features. The base 25.i Premium trim level includes features such as heated exterior mirrors, rear privacy glass, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, windshield wiper de-icer, foglights, eight-way power adjustable driver seat with lumbar adjustment, heated front seats, 8-inch touchscreen and more, making this vehicle an exceptional value for the price.
Starting at just $18,645, the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta base S trim has several great features, including heated side mirrors, rearview camera, 5-inch touchscreen interface and more. The next trim up, the Wolfsburg Edition, adds in foglights, simulated-leather upholstery, driver lumbar support, heated front seats and leather-wrapped transmission selector knob and parking brake cover. All but the S trim also come standard with a Cold Weather package (optional on the S trim level).
The Toyota Camry was fully redesigned for 2018 and starts at just $23,495. Five trim levels are available - L, LE, SE, XSE and XLE - and standard features on the base L model include Toyota Safety Sense, automatic LED headlights, height-adjustable driver seat, rearview camera, keyless entry, 7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth connectivity and more.
Starting at an unbelievably low $18,940, the 2018 Honda Civic is easily one of the best vehicles to buy for under $30,000. Powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, the Civic is one of the best cars in its class, and delivers impressive acceleration, stylish looks and excellent fuel economy. Available as a sedan, coupe or hatchback, the 2018 Civic has some impressive standard features, as well, including LED running lights, automatic climate control, 5-inch central display screen, rearview camera. Bluetooth connectivity and more.
Starting at just $23,580, the Chevrolet Equinox has been fully redesigned for 2018 comes with three engine options, including the standard turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder matched with a six-speed automatic transmission. A 2.0-liter or a fuel-efficient 1.6 liter diesel are also available. Standard features on the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox include automatic headlights, LED daytime running lights, engine start-stop system, rearview camera, heated mirrors, keyless ignition and entry, driver information display, Teen Driver mode and more.