There's a car for everyone here.
If you're looking for a used car and have a strict budget to stick to, you've come to the right place. You've got so many choices, from roomy sedans like the Nissan Maxima or Chevrolet Impala, to stylish hatchbacks like the Ford Fiesta or Kia Forte. You can even find a sporty coupe in this list, too.
Take a look at our list of the 30 best used cars with average prices less than $30,000 (based on CarMax sales data from April 1, 2020, through September 30, 2020) to see which of these vehicles is right for you.1 Be aware that certain model years and upper trim configurations may bring the prices of some of these vehicles over $30,000.
- Nissan Sentra
- Hyundai Elantra
- Nissan Altima
- Honda Civic
- Honda Accord
- Toyota Corolla
- Toyota Camry
- Hyundai Sonata
- Kia Optima
- Chevrolet Malibu
- Ford Fusion
- Chevrolet Cruze
- Ford Focus
- Volkswagen Jetta
- Kia Forte
- Nissan Versa
- Ford Fusion Hybrid
- Infiniti Q50
- Nissan Maxima
- Mercedes-Benz C300
- Mazda Mazda3
- Ford Fiesta
- Dodge Challenger
- Dodge Charger
- Hyundai Accent
- Chrysler 300
- Toyota Prius
- Volkswagen Passat
- Chevrolet Impala
- BMW 328
Hatchbacks and sedans dominate our list, and with good reason—they come in a great mix of shapes and sizes to suit you and provide a blend of practicality, style, and, in some cases, performance. If you're looking for a great city driver, take a look at the Honda Civic or Ford Fiesta - both are well suited for urban driving.
If space is at the top of your must-have list, the Nissan Maxima or Chevrolet Impala are bound to tick your boxes. But if you need a bit of excitement in your daily drive, consider the Dodge Charger, it has sedan space with muscle car heritage.
At the top of our list is the compact Nissan Sentra, which gives you the best of both worlds. It's small enough to take into the city but you still get plenty of room for luggage and groceries (the 2018 model has 15.1 cu-ft of trunk space). Another good all-rounder is the Toyota Camry, which is perfect for young professionals or growing families.
If you're after some performance thrills, the Dodge Challenger has that covered. It's comfortable for everyday cruising but where the Challenger really shines is on the open road. The 2018 model has a great selection of high-performance engines, from a 3.6L V6 up to a 6.2L supercharged V8 producing 707 horsepower.
If it's hybrid technology you're after, take a look at the Ford Fusion Hybrid or the Toyota Prius, both of which are great choices if you're looking for something practical.
There's also plenty of luxury on this list in the shape of the Infiniti Q50, BMW 328, and Mercedes-Benz C300. Each of these choices will get you to your destination in premium comfort.
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1Based on prices on carmax.com from April 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020. Actual prices may vary based on your selected model year, features, and trim packages. Prices do not include taxes, tags, titles, and any applicable fees.
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