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The 17 most reliable new cars and SUVs under $30,000, according to Consumer Reports

Car prices are soaring, but you can still get a great new vehicle without having to spend an exorbitant amount

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Cars have become more expensive than ever in the past few years, with the average new car costing $49,740 in January. And with Trump’s tariffs, they’re only set to get more expensive.

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But that doesn’t mean good deals don’t still exist.

Consumer Reports compiled a list of the most reliable new cars and SUVs under $30,000 for people looking to buy something that won’t break the bank.

Continue reading to see which cars made the list:

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Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 2025: $25,450 - $29,800

Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 2025: $25,450 - $29,800

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Subaru Impreza 2025: $23,610 - $28,500

Subaru Impreza 2025: $23,610 - $28,500

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Nissan Sentra 2025: $21,590 - $24,590

Nissan Sentra 2025: $21,590 - $24,590

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Mazda 3 2025: $23,950 - $36,950

Mazda 3 2025: $23,950 - $36,950

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Toyota Prius 2025: $28,350 - $36,765

Toyota Prius 2025: $28,350 - $36,765

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Toyota Corolla 2025: $22,325 - $28,190

Toyota Corolla 2025: $22,325 - $28,190

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Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2025: $22,325 - $28,190

Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2025: $22,325 - $28,190

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Toyota Corolla Hatchback 2025: $23,780 - $27,080

Toyota Corolla Hatchback 2025: $23,780 - $27,080

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Subaru Legacy 2025: $25,210 - $38,510

Subaru Legacy 2025: $25,210 - $38,510

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Subaru Crosstrek 2025: $25,810 - $32,610

Subaru Crosstrek 2025: $25,810 - $32,610

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Toyota Corolla Cross 2025: $24,035 - $31,580

Toyota Corolla Cross 2025: $24,035 - $31,580

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Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 2025: $28,395 - $31,580

Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 2025: $28,395 - $31,580

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Honda HR-V 2025: $25,400 - $31,000

Honda HR-V 2025: $25,400 - $31,000

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Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2025: $23,100 - $29,300

Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2025: $23,100 - $29,300

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Mazda CX-30 2025: $24,995 - $36,950

Mazda CX-30 2025: $24,995 - $36,950

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Ford Maverick Hybrid 2025: $26,995 - $40,750

Ford Maverick Hybrid 2025: $26,995 - $40,750

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Ford Maverick 2025: $26,995 - $40,750

Ford Maverick 2025: $26,995 - $40,750

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