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.
$0 - $25,000
Luxury
SUV
$17,319
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.7
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Porsche Macan is a small SUV that blends utility with the performance, prestige — and price — inherent to the German automaker.
Coupe
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$22,565
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.5
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Lexus RC sports coupe brings impressive street cred to a brand known more for its luxury and quality than performance aspirations.
Hatchback
$9,048
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
3.0
Consumer
87 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The emissions-free 2017 Mercedes-Benz B250e electric vehicle offers a luxury nameplate and surprising performance at an affordable price.
SUV
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$11,335
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.5
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Lincoln MKC combines luxury, looks and performance in a compact-crossover SUV worthy of the Lincoln name.
Wagon
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$12,627
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.0
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Volvo V60 proves that beyond functionality, a wagon can be safe, sexy and powerful. Cross Country models add toughness to those traits.
Sedan
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$13,313
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.6
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The all-new Volvo S90 sedan is filled with innovative safety features and as it dives into one of the most challenging luxury segments.
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Convertible
$13,616
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.7
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Buick’s Cascada for 2017 offers room for four in a sporty and stylish convertible brimming with Buick’s best features.
Coupe
$14,738
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.7
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Audi’s 2017 A5 and S5 coupe and cabriolet offer a thrilling driving experience wrapped in a seductive design that never seems to grow old.
SUV
$16,580
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.2
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The angular all-new 2-row Cadillac XT5 crossover SUV is more fuel-efficient, more powerful and more luxurious than the SRX it replaces.
SUV
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$18,445
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.9
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
BMW’s X6 SUV for 2017 is part sports coupe, part family hauler and part performance machine, a baffling combo that works surprisingly well.
Convertible
$20,826
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.8
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The SLK becomes the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC this year, and along with the new name comes a new high-performance AMG model.
Convertible
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$22,243
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.8
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Audi’s 2017 A5 and S5 coupe and cabriolet offer a thrilling driving experience wrapped in a seductive design that never seems to grow old.
SUV
$8,199
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.0
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
In the world of compact SUVs, few offer the luxury and high-tech features found on the elegant 2017 Buick Encore.
Sedan
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$8,468
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.6
Consumer
36 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Jaguar XE is the least expensive sedan from the U.K. brand. It competes with but can’t quite match the manners of a BMW 3 Series.
SUV
$13,797
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.4
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Land Rover Discovery replaces the LR4. It has softer looks but serious off-road capability and far more technology and refinement.
Coupe
$14,895
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.4
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Cadillac’s ATS and ATS-V performance-luxury sedans for 2017 set out to become best-in-class, but wound up valedictorians.
Sedan
$15,445
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
A properly quiet, comfortable and roomy Buick sedan, the totally redesigned LaCrosse is also stylish, contemporary and tech-savvy.
Sedan
$16,471
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Although it has all the right bits on paper, can Kia’s $50,000 K900 luxury sedan really compete with Europe’s best?
Sedan
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$20,785
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.7
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
A luxury-sedan favorite, the 2017 Lexus ES pampers its owners with a smooth ride, high-tech features and a low cost of ownership.
Sedan
$21,280
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Despite its status as an outlier among luxury sedans, the 2017 Acura RLX boasts sophisticated driving aids and a slick hybrid variant.
Sedan
$23,733
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.8
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Despite its status as an outlier among luxury sedans, the 2017 Acura RLX boasts sophisticated driving aids and a slick hybrid variant.
SUV
$14,232
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.6
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Infiniti QX50 compact-luxury SUV is an outlier that deserves attention thanks to its power, amenities, sporty manners and value.
SUV
$14,786
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.7
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Infiniti QX70 crossover SUV boasts performance, presence and style at a price that undercuts rivals like the Porsche Cayenne.
Sedan
$16,011
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.5
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Head-turning styling, a powerful engine lineup and impressive amenities are the hallmarks of the 2017 Infiniti Q70 luxury sedan.
Sedan
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$19,366
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.4
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Audi A8 luxury sedan is the company’s flagship, serving as a showcase for Audi’s best technology, luxury and engine design.
SUV
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$11,998
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.5
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Lincoln MKX takes a stab at challenging the Lexus RX and Audi Q5 and to our delight turns out to be surprisingly competitive.
Sedan
$13,991
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.8
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Lincoln Continental returns as a roomy, all-new luxury sedan. It has looks and comfort, but faces arguably more enviable rivals.
SUV
$14,401
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
3.9
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Range Rover Evoque offers the style and cachet of the company’s larger vehicles, but without the off-road chops or high price.
Sedan
$15,198
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.5
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Cadillac XTS is a full-size luxury sedan that hearkens back to when the brand was more associated with large, posh cruisers.
SUV
$10,839
Starting Price
3.7
Expert
4.6
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Buick Envision lineup expands, introducing new lower-priced base models of this quiet, comfortable premium-compact SUV.
Sedan
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$11,039
Starting Price
3.7
Expert
4.6
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With a new face and engine, the 2017 Lincoln MKZ finally realizes its goal as a credible option to those shopping for a midsize-luxury sedan.
Sedan
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$11,411
Starting Price
3.7
Expert
4.8
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Jaguar’s XF luxury-performance sedan for 2017 adds a uniquely British spin, giving buyers a bit more exclusivity than does a BMW or an Audi.
Sedan
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$11,433
Starting Price
3.7
Expert
4.4
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Buick’s 2017 Regal sedan offers up American luxury and European performance in a stylish family sedan loaded with high-tech options.
SUV
$11,585
Starting Price
3.7
Expert
3.8
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Land Rover’s 2017 Discovery Sport combines genuine off-road ruggedness with an elegant interior and the latest high-tech features.
Sedan
$20,157
Starting Price
3.7
Expert
4.7
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 Maserati Ghibli is on a mission to bring Italian styling and performance to a segment desperate for something more exotic.
SUV
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$18,190
Starting Price
3.6
Expert
5.0
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2017 BMW X4 mixes coupe, SUV and hatchback elements into one car. The result is a stylish, fun-to-drive automotive amalgamation.
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