A $30k car would be something basic like a corolla or civic. When you start talking about larger family cars, $50k is really the low end of what you find on dea

A $30k car would be something basic like a corolla or civic. When you start talking about larger family cars, $50k is really the low end of what you find on dealer lots. Bear in mind, the MSRP of a vehicle and what you can actually find to buy is quite different. And $50k is a common entry point. Prices escalate quickly from there. My point being that you used to be able to buy a new car such as a civic or corolla for closer to $10k than $30k. I bought a brand new Mazda 3 for $13k in 2006. And there were tons of them on the dealer lot and they worked with me on the price. Nowadays if you head down to the Mazda dealer you might be lucky to find one just under $30k.