Affordable Luxury Cars
The entry-luxury segment keeps growing, with more choices for shoppers looking for value. If you want to raise the stakes, check out Luxury Cars Under $30,000.
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Sedan
$24,300
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
5.0
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Audi A3 range encompasses a great choice of subcompact luxury sedans, offering everyday driving pleasure to track-day performance.
SUV
$24,400
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.6
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Volvo XC40 subcompact luxury SUV is an excellent package of style, safety equipment, comfort, and technology.
SUV
$24,100
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
5.0
Consumer
33 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale is an all-new subcompact luxury SUV that’s also a plug-in hybrid and comes with all-wheel drive as standard.
SUV
$24,500
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.4
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Buick Envision is a compact SUV offering premium features yet at a more affordable price level. It receives several styling and tech upgrades for 2024.
Sedan
Save
$24,500
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.4
Consumer
41 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2024 Volvo S60 is a conservative compact luxury sedan that benefits from roomy, comfortable seating, a gentle ride, and an available plug-in hybrid powertrain.
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Sedan
$22,800
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
5.0
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Audi A3 is a really good luxury subcompact sedan. The 2023 S3 is even better. And the RS 3 is remarkable.
SUV
$24,800
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.8
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Audi Q3 has a premium interior, standard AWD, and some excellent available tech features, but some rivals are sportier and roomier.
SUV
$21,600
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.6
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Volvo XC40 luxury small SUV manages to be stylish, safe, sensible, and engaging all at the same time.
Hatchback
$23,500
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.4
Consumer
33 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Acura Integra is an all-new premium compact sedan, reviving a name from the days when Acura had more excitement going for it.
Sedan
$24,300
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.4
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The well-rounded Audi A4 has standard AWD, a top-notch interior, and a wagon option. This compact luxury car does almost everything well.
SUV
$24,400
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.7
Consumer
265 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron all-electric compact luxury SUV touts substance and style for a sub-$50K starting price.
Sedan
$23,200
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.6
Consumer
358 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The all-electric 2023 Tesla Model 3 is the company’s smallest and most affordable car, yet can still manage a range of more than 300 miles.
Hatchback
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$24,200
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
3.6
Consumer
270 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2023 Polestar 2 electric vehicle has an understated luxury and a generous amount of standard equipment. Maximum range is 270 miles.
SUV
$24,400
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.5
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 BMW X2 is a stylish and fun-to-drive SUV, but it’s a tough sell compared to the more affordable and more practical BMW X1.
SUV
$22,200
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.4
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Buick Envision somewhat-premium compact SUV might provide the right driving and ownership experience for the right money.
SUV
$24,300
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.8
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is one of the sportiest options in compact luxury SUVs. While agile and upscale, the Stelvio has more practical rivals.
SUV
$25,000
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.4
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The stylish 2023 Cadillac XT4 is a value choice in compact luxury SUVs thanks to its spacious interior and reasonable price tag.
Sedan
$23,500
Starting Price
3.1
Expert
4.8
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Alfa Romeo Giulia is a sporty and stylish option in compact luxury sedans, but its German rivals are more luxurious at a similar price.
Sedan
$23,800
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.2
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the brand’s most affordable model, but it has the elegance and driving dynamics of a Mercedes-Benz.
SUV
$22,900
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.2
Consumer
23 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2022 Audi Q5 premium compact SUV/crossover seems to be everyone’s favorite Audi. The range includes a plug-in hybrid and a sporty SQ5.
Sedan
$20,900
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
5.0
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Audi A3 premium compact sedan is all-new for this model year, bringing typical Audi style, tech, and refinement in a small package.
SUV
$22,100
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.8
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The roomy 2022 Audi Q3 subcompact SUV/crossover is a quality machine that’s tech-rich, user-friendly, and arguably stylish.
Sedan
$21,500
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.4
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Audi A4 engages buyers who understand and appreciate the joys of driving a well-balanced car with style, tech, and refinement.
SUV
$22,000
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.6
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Volvo XC40 is a well-rounded subcompact luxury SUV that is safe, high-tech, and roomy. It’s also pretty reasonably priced.
Sedan
$23,200
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
5.0
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 BMW 2 Series premium subcompact range is having a transitional year. An all-new coupe debuts, but the 4-door Gran Coupe remains.
SUV
$23,600
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.6
Consumer
223 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The Volvo XC40 Recharge is a stylish, safe, and luxurious electric SUV, but it is on the pricier end. There are better values in this class.
SUV
$23,700
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.0
Consumer
87 MPGe
Combined Fuel Economy
While the new C40 Recharge may simply be a coupe version of the XC40 Recharge, it’s a significant step in Volvo’s electrification plans.
SUV
$22,500
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.2
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 BMW X1 is a class leader in subcompact luxury SUVs for its engaging driving dynamics and surprisingly spacious interior.
Sedan
Save
$20,500
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.3
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Acura ILX premium compact sedan is the cheapest new Acura and one of the most affordable luxury cars. Ownership costs are also low.
Sedan
$21,700
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.6
Consumer
315 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The high-tech Tesla Model 3 is an outstanding EV for its long electric range, exciting performance, and minimalist take on luxury.
SUV
$22,900
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.5
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 BMW X2 is a genre-bending subcompact crossover with a sloping roof, making a bigger deal of styling and poise than practicality.
Hatchback
$22,900
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
3.6
Consumer
89 MPGe
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Polestar 2 all-electric midsize car dances between crossover and hatchback, luxury and mainstream. Maximum range is 270 miles.
Sedan
Save
$21,500
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.4
Consumer
41 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2022 Volvo S60 is often overlooked, but it’s worth consideration if you’re looking for a safe and efficient compact luxury sedan.
SUV
$22,200
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.4
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Jaguar E-Pace brings a certain style and driving experience to the luxury small SUV/crossover class.
SUV
$22,200
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.2
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Infiniti QX50 premium compact SUV has a roomy interior, drives smoothly, comes with many driver aids, and starts at a keen price.