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These 13 new cars under $30K deliver big value in 2026
April 14, 2026Updated April 15, 2026, 5:24 p.m. ET

The 2026 Kia K4 hatchback is not only one of the most affordable new cars on the market, but it's also a 2026 IIIHS Top Safety Pick award winner.
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The Subaru Impreza RS, pictured with other cheap models from the five most affordable brands of March 2026.
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The 2026 Toyota Corolla.
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Here we have the Toyota Corolla Hatchback on display at the New York Auto Show during media previews on April 1, 2026. This specific model can vary but starts as low as $24,580.
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The Honda Civic Hybrid, pictured with other cheap models from the five most affordable brands of March 2026.
HondaA Hyundai Kona vehicle is displayed at the New York International Auto Show, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., April 5, 2023. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
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The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, Calif., Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
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Models pose with a Kia K5 Hybrid car during a press preview of the Seoul Motor Show in Goyang, north of Seoul on March 31, 2011. AFP PHOTO/JUNG YEON-JE
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Here we have the Ford Maverick XLT on display at the New York Auto Show during media previews on April 1, 2026. The approximate base price of this vehicle is $30,645.
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The 2026 Honda Accord midsize car is driving.
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HyundaiA Toyota Prius is seen on display at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto, Ontario, Canada February 13, 2025.
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