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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SUV
$24,100
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
5.0
Consumer
33 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The plug-in-electric 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale brings some Italian flair to the subcompact luxury SUV class, while bringing together lots of interior space, solid fuel economy, and fetching good looks.
Sedan
$24,000
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.
Hatchback
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$23,700
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
3.6
Consumer
320 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The Polestar 2 electric vehicle offers understated luxury and a generous amount of standard equipment. For 2024 it gains in range, power, and equipment.
SUV
$20,300
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
$25,000
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.8
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio provides a stylish alternative to all the other more everyday compact luxury SUV choices out there.
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Sedan
$23,800
Starting Price
3.7
Expert
4.8
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia is on the sporty side of the compact luxury sedan street, but it’s harder to recommend than most.
Sedan
$23,200
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
$24,600
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.9
Consumer
24 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.
Sedan
$23,400
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
$24,300
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
$24,400
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.
Hatchback
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$22,200
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
$24,000
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
$22,400
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.3
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.
Sedan
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$23,700
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.4
Consumer
40 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The Volvo S60 upholds the brand’s reputation for safety and has a roomy, premium interior. But, many class rivals offer more excitement.
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
$24,200
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.
SUV
$24,200
Starting Price
3.7
Expert
3.8
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a compact luxury SUV with great off-road capabilities, but most rivals are sportier and more efficient.
Sedan
$22,600
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.
SUV
$22,800
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
5.0
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Drivers looking for a luxury crossover that won’t break the bank should consider the stylish and fun to drive 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class.
Sedan
$23,900
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
$23,200
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.
SUV
$24,900
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
5.0
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback and the higher-performance 2022 SQ5 Sportback models are compact luxury SUVs with sloping roofs.
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
$22,800
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.9
Consumer
26 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
$21,300
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.
Sedan
$22,000
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
$22,000
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
$22,500
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.
SUV
$24,000
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
$24,400
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.1
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With its upright windscreen, roomy interior, and great connectivity, the GLB shines as a practical runabout with excellent outward view.
SUV
$22,700
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.
Hatchback
$19,450
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
3.6
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.
SUV
$20,800
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.
Sedan
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$22,000
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.