Best pickups under $30,000

Car sales have been on an upswing lately, with pickup trucks helping to pull sales forward. September is around the corner and that will mean moving for a lot of people. If you’re in the market for a pickup, check out Cars.com’s Best Bets for pickups starting under $30,000.

Pictured: The 2013 RAM 1500

2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Starting at $23,590, the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 received the highest consumer rating on this list. Notable features include a dealer-installed Wi-Fi system, an available hybrid version and a navigation radio. Four different types of engines are available. This pickup gets an estimated 13-15 miles per gallon city and 18-20 miles per gallon highway.

2013 Honda Ridgeline

Starting at $29,450, the 2013 Honda Ridgeline received the second-highest consumer rating on this list. This pickup comes in a crew-cab body style, an in-bed trunk, a 250-horsepower V-6 engine and a newly standard backup camera. This pickup gets an estimated 15 city miles per gallon and 21 highway miles per gallon.

2013 Ford F-150

Starting at $24,070, the 2013 Ford F-150 gets an estimated 11-17 city miles per gallon and 16-23 highway miles per gallon. This pickup features power-folding and power-extending side mirrors, newly available MyFord Touch system, and comes in four available engines.

2012 Honda Ridgeline

The 2012 Honda Ridgeline starts at $25,800 and comes in four models. Notable features include a new grille design and aerodynamic improvements and improved highway fuel economy. This pickup gets an estimated 15 city miles per gallon and an estimated 21 highway miles per gallon.

2013 Toyota Tundra

The 2013 Toyota Tundra starts at $25,455 and comes with a V-6 or V-8 engine, a new platinum trim, standard automatic transmission, and three cab styles. This pickup gets an estimated 13-16 city miles per gallon and 17-20 highway miles per gallon.

2013 RAM 1500

Starting at $23,100, the 2013 RAM 1500 gets an estimated 20-25 highway miles per gallon, the highest highway miles per gallon rating on this list. It also gets an estimated 14-17 city miles per gallon. Notable features include an eight-speed transmission and four available engine types.

2012 Ford F-150

Starting at $17,150, the 2012 Ford F-150 features a hill start assist and a wider array of electronic rear locking axles for 3.5- and 5.0-liter engines. This pickup boasts an estimated 11-17 city miles per gallon and 16-23 highway miles per gallon.

2012 Nissan Frontier

Starting at $16,750, the 2012 Nissan Frontier feature a king cab or crew cab, standard side curtain airbags, and a four-cylinder or V-6 engine. This pickup gets an estimated 14-19 city miles per gallon and 19-23 highway miles per gallon.

2013 Toyota Tacoma

Starting at $17,625, the 2013 Toyota Tacoma earned Cars.com’s award for Best Deal for Hard Workers. This pickup comes in three different cab styles and comes with either manual or automatic transmission. This pickup gets an estimated 16-21 city miles per gallon and an estimated 19-25 highway miles per gallon.

2012 Toyota Tundra

Starting at $22,900, the 2012 Toyota Tundra comes with either a V-6 0r V-8 engine, standard or automatic transmission, and three different cab styles. This pickup gets an estimated 13-16 city miles per gallon and 17-20 highway miles per gallon.

2012 Toyota Tacoma

Starting at $17,350, the 2012 Toyota Tacoma has three cab styles, a revised interior and exterior styling, a choice between a four-cylinder or V-6 engine, and an available Entune multimedia system. This pickup gets an estimated 15-21 city miles per gallon and 19-25 highway miles per gallon.

2013 GMC Sierra 1500

Starting at $23,590, the 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 features a luxurious Danali trim level and an available hard-drive-based navigation radio. This pickup has an estimated 12-15 city miles per gallon and 18-22 highway miles per gallon.