Best First Cars

Top 10 new cars under $30,000 for new drivers — affordable and frugal.

  1. 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost
    93 MPG combined coupe
    $25,890
  2. 2020 Toyota Prius Two
    54 MPG combined hatchback
    $22,920
  3. 2016 Toyota Prius Two
    52 MPG combined hatchback
    $20,370
  4. 2017 Toyota Prius Two
    52 MPG combined hatchback
    $20,980
  5. 2018 Toyota Prius Two
    52 MPG combined hatchback
    $21,610
  6. 2019 Toyota Prius Two
    52 MPG combined hatchback
    $22,260
  7. 2020 Toyota Prius Two
    52 MPG combined hatchback
    $22,920
  8. 2021 Toyota Prius Two
    52 MPG combined hatchback
    $23,610
  9. 2021 Toyota Prius Two
    52 MPG combined hatchback
    $23,610
  10. 2022 Toyota Prius Two
    52 MPG combined hatchback
    $24,320