The 17 Best Sedans under $30k

4. Honda Accord

Starting price: $23,040

The Honda Accord is one of the most-established sedan brands on the market with a starting price under $30K. The highly-rated Accord is powered by a 2.4 liter V-4 rated at 185 horsepower combined with a six-speed manual transmission. If upgrading to the Sport model of the car, the engine is slightly upgraded to produce 189 horsepower. Consumers can also choose to upgrade the drivetrain to a 3.5 liter V-6 rated at 278 horsepower coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission, and a CVT is also an option. The top speed of the car is 131 MPH, and the Accord can go from zero to 60 MPH in 5.8 seconds. The overall fuel efficiency rating of the car is 18 MPG (city) and 28 MPG (highway).