Comfort is a key consideration when it comes time to buy a new car. Whether you’re looking for something to make the daily commute back and forth to work or have plans for family road trips, you need to be comfortable. An uncomfortable car can turn even shorter trips into a chore, while a comfortable one can make you look forward to the daily drive.
The cars and SUVs on this year’s list have roomy interiors, good standard and available comfort features, and smooth rides that will make you and your passengers happy. Here are our picks for the Most Comfortable Cars Under $30,000.
1. 2022 Honda CR-V
This compact SUV has seating for five with a roomy interior ideal for families. It also comes with an impressive 75.8 cubic feet of cargo room when you fold the rear seats or 38.2 cubic feet if you leave the seats up. It offers both front- and all-wheel drive with a smooth, quiet ride. Seating is supportive and comfortable whether you’re tackling a family road trip or the daily commute. Its high seating position also lends the driver a better view of the road than what’s found in a sedan. See Honda CR-V models for sale near you
2. 2022 Subaru Outback
This midsize crossover comes with standard all-wheel drive and up to 9.5 inches of ground clearance. It’s easy to take the Subaru Outback off-road or through winter’s worst weather. The hardy Wilderness trim joins the lineup this year, expanding the versatility of this popular choice. Inside there’s seating for five with plenty of room for even taller adults. Standard features include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, cloth seats, and Subaru’s EyeSight safety suite. See Subaru Outback models for sale near you
3. 2022 Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a roomy and comfortable sedan that easily seats five adults. It comes with a solid reputation for reliability, and it has strong resale values. From our Expert Review: “A feat of clever packaging has turned the 2022 Accord into one of the most spacious midsize sedans. Even that sloping roof doesn’t affect rear headroom too much. And rear legroom of 40.4 inches cannot be matched by the competition.” The ride is great for long road trips with available adaptive suspension for improved ride quality. There’s also a wide range of standard features including dual-zone automatic climate control, an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control. See Honda Accord models for sale near you
4. 2022 Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is a spacious sedan with ample seating for five adults. It has fantastic reliability and resale values with a wide range of trims. Standard interior features that add comfort include dual-zone automatic climate control and an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat. There’s also a 7-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (or optional 9-inch system). Rear passengers have 38 inches of legroom to spread out and there’s 15.1 cubic feet of room for cargo. See Toyota Camry models for sale near you
5. 2022 Hyundai Sonata
The Hyundai Sonata is a midsize sedan with a comfortable and notably quiet interior. There’s a minimum of road and wind noise, which creates a relaxing passenger space. From our Expert Review: “The 2022 Sonata has a cabin so spacious that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies it as a large car, even though it competes in the midsize sedan bracket.” There is plenty of room for even taller adults in the rear seats. Cloth upholstery and air conditioning are standard but moving up from the base trim there are available heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a power driver’s seat for added comfort. See Hyundai Sonata models for sale near you
6. 2022 Nissan Altima
The Nissan Altima has some of the most comfortable seats you’ll find in a midsize sedan. An available single-pane moonroof makes the cabin feel open and airy, while the leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob adds visual appeal. Leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, and a 9-speaker Bose audio system are also available. The ride is smooth in every trim with available Active Ride Control that provides an even more well-refined experience so passengers can relax. See Nissan Altima models for sale near you
7. 2022 Subaru Forester
The Subaru Forester shows off a new look this year and gains a rugged new Wilderness trim level that increases the standard 8.7 inches of ground clearance to 9.2 inches. This compact crossover has standard all-wheel drive with a smooth ride and comfortable interior despite its off-road capability. There’s lots of rear legroom, plus standard features that include supportive cloth seats, a 6.5-inch infotainment touchscreen, and durable interior materials designed to stand up to adventurous lifestyles. See Subaru Forester models for sale near you
8. 2022 Toyota RAV4
The popularity of compact crossovers makes the Toyota RAV4 a solid pick. It has a roomy and well-equipped interior with space for even tall adults in the rear seats. Seating is comfortable with quality materials at every trim level. Move toward the top of the trim range and there’s a leather-wrapped steering wheel, simulated leather seating surfaces, and an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat. Also available is ambient lighting to create just the right mood during nighttime driving. See Toyota RAV4 models for sale near you
9. 2022 Hyundai Tucson
All-new for this model year, the Hyundai Tucson is a roomy SUV with good standard features and an attractive interior. The suspension system soaks up the bumps so the ride remains smooth and there are ample sound-deadening materials to maintain a quiet cabin. The rear seats are spacious with lots of legroom — the most rear legroom of any SUV on this list. There are available leather trims and a unique multi-air ventilation system that monitors cabin air quality to keep the interior fresh on even the longest drives. See Hyundai Tucson models for sale near you
10. 2022 Chevrolet Equinox
A compact crossover with a comfortable interior, the Chevrolet Equinox offers a good range of standard and available features. Seating is plush and supportive with standard cloth surfaces that become leather on higher trims. Adding visual appeal is the RS trim with red contrast stitching. There’s ample room for five adults with good headroom and legroom for rear passengers. Available options include a power driver’s seat, heated seats, and a premium audio system. See Chevrolet Equinox models for sale near you
Most Comfortable Cars Under $30,000
- 2022 Honda CR-V
- 2022 Subaru Outback
- 2022 Honda Accord
- 2022 Toyota Camry
- 2022 Hyundai Sonata
- 2022 Nissan Altima
- 2022 Subaru Forester
- 2022 Toyota RAV4
- 2022 Hyundai Tucson
- 2022 Chevrolet Equinox
