Edmunds picks the five best cars for under $30,000

By NICK KURCZEWSKI
Edmunds

Pricing for the average new car continues to rise, with the latest reports pegging the average new vehicle transaction price around $48,000. While buying used is always an option for shoppers on a tight budget, there are some great new cars out there that are still affordably priced. The automotive experts at Edmunds have selected five standout vehicles with starting prices less than $30,000. Edmunds took into account qualities such as comfort, fuel economy, driver assist features and practicality.