Hit the road in these stylish cars!
If you're shopping for a sedan, you've got more options than ever before. You’ll want to find a car that’s not only a great value, but one that’s loaded with practical features and fun to drive.
Looking for something smaller with responsive handling and easy maneuverability? A compact or sub-compact sedan, like the Chevrolet Cruze or Kia Forte, may fit the bill. Need lots of space for cargo and passengers? A full-size sedan, like the Dodge Challenger, can offer comfortable seating for up to five people. In between, mid-sized sedans like the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord strike a practical balance of space and comfort.
You’ll find all these cars and more in our list of the 30 best cars with average prices less than $30,000, based on CarMax sales data from January 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019.1 Be aware that certain model years and upper trim configurations may bring the prices of some of these vehicles over $30,000. As a bonus, this list has expanded from 10 to 30 vehicles for you to explore and choose from:
- Nissan Altima
- Nissan Sentra
- Honda Civic
- Hyundai Elantra
- Toyota Camry
- Honda Accord
- Toyota Corolla
- Hyundai Sonata
- Ford Focus
- Ford Fusion
- Chevrolet Malibu
- Chevrolet Cruze
- Kia Optima
- Kia Soul
- Nissan Versa
- Volkswagen Jetta
- Mazda Mazda3
- Nissan Maxima
- Kia Forte
- Hyundai Accent
- Chevrolet Impala
- Ford Fusion Hybrid
- Dodge Charger
- Ford Fiesta
- Toyota Prius
- Subaru Outback
- Dodge Challenger
- Volkswagen CC
- Chrysler 200
- Chevrolet Volt
No matter what you've got in mind for your next vehicle, a sedan can be a great choice. The Subaru Outback, for example, comes standard with all-wheel drive—whereas cars like the Chevrolet Volt are designed to run on battery power so you can make fewer stops at the pump.
Looking for something sporty and fun? The Dodge Charger comes standard with a powerful 3.6L V6 engine at 292 horsepower in its base SXT trim (2018 model year). If the daily urban commute is a priority, then the small yet capable Ford Fiesta might top your list. And, if you’re looking for a touch of luxury, the Chrysler 200 and Nissan Altima are feature rich with lots of curb appeal.
Interested in any cars on this list? You can start shopping now or check out these related articles to help you on your search:
1Based on average prices on carmax.com from January 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019.
Actual prices may vary based on your selected features and trim packages. Prices do not include taxes, tags, titles, and any applicable fees.
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