I've had the pleasure of living with the new Lexus LM350h –here's why it's the Rolls-Royce of the minivan world.

Although the list of new cars under $20,000 has shrunk, new-car warranties are still available at this price point. These models are fuel-efficient, and one even offers a manual transmission.

You'd be surprised how much you can get in cars under $30,000, from big touchscreens and AWD to adaptive cruise control, too. For new vehicles between $20,000 and $30,000, you can choose among ...