The 17 Best Sedans under $30k

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11. VW Jetta

Starting price: $27,740

The VW Jetta is a well-established sedan model that is one of the best cars on the market available for under $30K. The Jetta features a very agile suspension, an upgraded interior, and plenty of room for three adults to sit in the rear seat. The stock engine on the car is a 1.4 liter turbo-four cylinder rated at 150 horsepower. Consumers can also choose to upgrade the drivetrain to a 1.8 liter turbo-four rated at 170 horsepower, or to a hybrid that sees a highway gas mileage rating of 48 MPG. The auto comes stock with a six-speed manual transmission with the ability to upgrade to a six-speed automatic, and the top overall speed of the Jetta is 125 MPH. The car can go from zero to 60 MPH in 8.4 seconds, and the gas mileage rating for the gasoline powered drivetrains is 28 MPG (city) and 39 MPG (highway).