Best New Car Under 30k 2024. Use our expert buzzscore rating to find the safest or most reliable sedans under $30000 on the market. Our testing team looks at over 200 data points when rating vehicles.

The base model is the only one that comes in under $30,000 (the limited is just a tad more), but it has the best fuel economy at 54 mpg combined. Consumer reports shares the best new cars and suvs under $30,000, based on overall score, factoring in road test, owner satisfaction, reliability, and safety.