@joe_raymond My 2016 Civic Touring was $27k out-the-door price, so in 8 years to go up $3k isn't that bad - also considering all the tech upgrades since then.
But, yes, car prices are quite out of sorts for buying brand new.
@joe_raymond $30k is the Touring trim, which is the top of the line. Base Civic is like $24k. For the money, it's not that bad for a highly reliable car compared to other cars in the compact sedan category.