The 17 Best Sedans under $30k

6. Mazda 3

Starting price: $18,680

The Mazda 3 is one of the best and most popular sedans sold today with a starting price under $30,000 USD. The auto’s starting price is just over $18,000 USD, and the standard drivetrain for the vehicle is a 2.0 liter V-4 rated at 155 horsepower. When buying the car new, consumers can choose to upgrade the engine to a 2.5 liter rated at 184 horsepower and can also upgrade the transmission from a six-speed manual to a six-speed automatic. The auto is assessed as being extremely fun to drive, and the top speed of the car is 130 MPH. The Mazda 3 can go from zero to 60 MPH in 7.5 seconds, and the overall gas mileage rating of the auto is 29 MPG (city) and 41 MPG (highway).