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
$24,763
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.
Hatchback
$23,511
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.5
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.
SUV
$24,920
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.
Hatchback
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$23,442
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
3.7
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
$24,858
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.
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SUV
$22,058
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
$22,558
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.5
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
$24,125
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.5
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
$24,522
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
$20,963
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
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$21,373
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.
SUV
$21,854
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
$22,553
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
3.7
Consumer
107 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
$24,402
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.7
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
$24,899
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
2.6
Consumer
243 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The brand-new 2022 Mercedes-EQ EQB is an all-electric small luxury SUV. With seating for up to seven, it’s a family car with ingenious tech.
SUV
$21,791
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.3
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Affordable and compact, the 2022 Lexus UX shines as a high-quality crossover SUV that gets excellent fuel economy — especially the hybrid.
Sedan
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$24,292
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
$24,675
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.5
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The built-for-comfort 2022 Lincoln Nautilus is one of the most affordable new premium midsize SUV/crossovers.
SUV
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$24,916
Starting Price
3.6
Expert
5.0
Consumer
222 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2022 Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback offer good value among luxury all-electric SUVs. Now there are high-power S versions as well.
SUV
$22,646
Starting Price
3.4
Expert
4.4
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Cadillac XT4 luxury crossover fits between the usual subcompact and compact categories, with space and style at keen prices.
SUV
$23,658
Starting Price
3.3
Expert
3.9
Consumer
28 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The Lincoln Corsair is a stylish compact luxury SUV with a serene ride. It’s a good value in this class and it has a plug-in hybrid option.
SUV
$16,613
Starting Price
3.1
Expert
4.0
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Buick Encore is an almost-premium subcompact crossover. It takes the Chevy Trax and makes it more luxurious, yet still affordable.
SUV
$22,678
Starting Price
3.1
Expert
4.8
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The stylish Alfa Romeo Stelvio isn’t the most practical or most luxurious compact crossover, but it’s a head-turner that’s a blast to drive.
Sedan
$23,538
Starting Price
3.1
Expert
4.8
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia premium compact sedan’s Italian verve and style shake up a class dominated by German cars.
SUV
$22,566
Starting Price
3.0
Expert
4.4
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Buick means attainable luxury, and that’s exactly what you get with the 2022 Envision. This is an upscale SUV, but also a strong value.
SUV
$19,879
Starting Price
Expert (N/A)
3.7
Consumer
260 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron is an all-new, all-electric premium compact crossover. And the Q4 e-tron Sportback is its sloping-roofed stablemate.
Sedan
$21,184
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.2
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class subcompact sedan is the company’s least expensive new car. But it still has class, luxury and great tech.
SUV
$22,501
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
5.0
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Less hatchback and more subcompact SUV, the all-new 2021 GLA benefits from a roomier interior, better infotainment, and abundant tech.
SUV
$23,186
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.2
Consumer
19 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The updated 2021 Audi Q5 luxury compact SUV has a fine blend of features, fun and practicality. It also offers sleek new Sportback models.
SUV
$22,537
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.9
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class brings an impressively high level of style, refinement, luxury and tech to the premium compact SUV world.
SUV
$21,431
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.8
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Audi Q3 brings bold design, innovative technology, and excellent fit and finish to the Audi’s smallest luxury SUV.
Sedan
$24,002
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.0
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Available as a coupe, convertible, or sleek hatchback, the 2021 Audi A5 and S5 models have tremendous grace, style, and sophistication.
SUV
$24,890
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Audi Q7 has undergone subtle refinements that make this luxurious midsize crossover remain one of our favorite 7-seat SUVs.
SUV
$19,612
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.5
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The well-equipped, stylish and popular 2021 Volvo XC40 premium subcompact SUV/crossover adds an all-electric variant to its range: Recharge.