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
$23,500
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
$23,400
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.
Sedan
$23,000
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
$24,600
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
$22,200
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.
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Hatchback
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$23,200
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
$24,500
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
$23,100
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.5
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
$24,900
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
$22,500
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
$24,800
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
$23,300
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
$21,500
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
$23,000
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.8
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.
SUV
$20,000
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
$22,300
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.4
Consumer
27 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
$22,600
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.
Sedan
$23,700
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
5.0
Consumer
28 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
$24,600
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
$21,300
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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$19,950
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
$21,500
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
$22,200
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
$24,400
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.
Sedan
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$20,600
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
3.8
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
$23,000
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.
SUV
$24,200
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.4
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The refreshed 2022 Buick Enclave makes the 3-row crossover even better by adding more standard safety tech and a stylish facelift.
SUV
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$24,800
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
3.6
Consumer
19 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2022 Volvo XC60 is one of the most practical compact luxury SUVs. It’s roomy, efficient, and upholds the brand’s reputation for safety.
Sedan
Save
$24,400
Starting Price
3.6
Expert
4.8
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The stylish Jaguar XF is a surprisingly good value for a sophisticated European midsize luxury sedan, but German rivals are more luxurious.
SUV
$23,200
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
$24,300
Starting Price
3.3
Expert
3.8
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
$18,350
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.
Sedan
$19,500
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
$21,100
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.