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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$22,616
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
$23,324
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.
SUV
$22,636
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.
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$22,725
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
$22,733
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.
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SUV
$24,282
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.
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$24,668
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
$23,248
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
$24,730
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
$16,365
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
$22,017
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
$24,411
Starting Price
3.1
Expert
4.9
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.
SUV
$23,638
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
$20,224
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
$22,624
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.2
Consumer
28 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
$23,037
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
$24,086
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
$24,746
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.
SUV
$21,109
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.
SUV
$21,643
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.6
Consumer
208 Miles
Estimated EV Range
In simple terms, the XC40 Recharge is an electric Volvo XC40. While it needs more range, it’s a smartly packaged taste of Volvo’s EV future.
Sedan
$21,908
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.5
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
For 2021, the A4 has matured with more power, better safety, and standard quattro all-wheel drive. And the S4? Still one of our favorites.
SUV
$20,434
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.2
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
As long as buyers get into a 2021 BMW X1 premium subcompact SUV knowing it skews more toward thrills than frills, all should be well.
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$22,788
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.8
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Genesis G70 has the drive, tech, luxury and warranty to compete with the best premium compact sedans, but at lower prices.
Sedan
$24,795
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.9
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 BMW 2 Series coupe and convertible continue to remind us that driving is about far more than getting from Point A to Point B.
SUV
$20,073
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.5
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 BMW X2 is a sportier, more stylistic take on the X1 crossover SUV. It is distinctive, costs more and is less practical than rivals.
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$20,193
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.3
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Acura ILX compact-luxury sedan offers unsurpassed value, along with abundant features, decent performance and strong resale values.
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$23,638
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.2
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Reborn for 2021 with more power and poise, the Acura TLX can go toe-to-toe with luxury sedans like the Audi A4. Its value remains high.
Hatchback
$24,532
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
3.7
Consumer
233 Miles
Estimated EV Range
An all-new EV blending the utility of a small SUV with the manners of a sedan, the Polestar 2 has its sights set on the Tesla Model 3.
SUV
$21,245
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.3
Consumer
32 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Lexus UX small-crossover SUV is the cheapest way to own a brand-new Lexus. The hybrid UX 250h brings part-time all-wheel drive.
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$16,957
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.7
Consumer
113 MPGe
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 BMW i3 has its appeal as a technically advanced early EV, but newer and lesser-priced EVs have much better range.
Sedan
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$20,761
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.4
Consumer
22 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2021 Volvo S60 sedan blends premium features, great road manners and lots of safety and tech features. A plug-in hybrid is available.
SUV
$22,228
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.1
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The keenly priced 2021 Infiniti QX50 premium compact crossover overlays advanced engineering with luxury, performance and many driver aids.
SUV
$23,659
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.5
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Lincoln Nautilus now has a contemporary interior to complement its handsome exterior. It also continues to be priced attractively.
SUV
$24,291
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.4
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The upgraded 2021 Jaguar E-Pace is a small luxury SUV/crossover with similar style and suspension tuning as its larger, pricier stablemates.