Best minivans under $30,000

With the end of summer around the corner and the start of school not far behind, now is probably a smart time to consider a minivan for your family. To make your shopping experience a little less stressful, and easier on your budget, Cars.com has listed its 6 Best Bets for Minivans starting under $30,000. Click through the gallery to see what model is best suited for your family’s needs.

2012 Nissan Quest

Starting at $25,990, the
2012 Nissan Quest
has the highest consumer rating of all the minivans on this list. The 2012 Quest gets 19 city and 24 highway miles per gallon. Notable features include a 3.5-liter V-6 engine, a low step-in height, and cloth or leather upholstery is available.

2013 Honda Odyssey

Starting at $28,675, the
2013 Honda Odyssey
comes with a standard V-6 engine and is the recipient of Cars.com’s Family Car of the Year award. The 2013 Odyssey gets 18-19 city and 27-28 highway miles per gallon and features a sharp exterior design.

2012 Honda Odyssey

Starting at $28,375, the
2012 Honda Odyssey
comes with a standard V-6 engine and is the recipient of Cars.com’s Family Car of the Year award. The 2012 Odyssey gets 18-19 city and 27-28 highway miles per gallon and features a sharp exterior design. The 2012 design is wider and lower than prior generation Odysseys.

2013 Toyota Sienna

Starting at $26,585, the
2013 Toyota Sienna
seats seven or eight people, which is probably why it received Cars.com’s Best Deal for Big Families award. The 2013 Sienna gets 16-18 city and 23-25 highway miles per gallon and comes with a standard V-6 engine. Available features include All-Wheel Drive, lounge-style second-row seats, and a 180-degree backup camera.

2012 Toyota Sienna

Starting at $25,060, the
2012 Toyota Sienna
seats seven or eight people. The 2012 Sienna gets 17-19 city and 23-25 highway miles per gallon and comes with a standard four-cylinder or V-6 engine. Available features include All-Wheel Drive, lounge-style second-row seats, and a 180-degree backup camera.

2013 Nissan Quest

Starting at $25,990, the
2013 Nissan Quest
has the highest consumer rating on this list. The 2013 Quest gets 19 city and 25 highway miles per gallon. Notable features include a 3.5-liter V-6 engine, a low step-in height, available cloth or leather upholstery, and rear seats that all fold flat. A surround-view camera system is also available.