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
Sedan
$20,891
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.1
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The sporty 2020 Audi A5 offers various levels of performance in your choice of coupe, convertible or sleek 5-door hatchback.
SUV
$21,375
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
3.8
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Audi Q3 offers the styling, sophistication and luxury of its larger siblings, but in a compact size with a very appealing price.
SUV
$18,817
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.6
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Volvo XC40 combines standout styling with class-leading safety and innovation at a price that has the competition losing sleep.
Sedan
$20,846
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.2
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class subcompact sedan is the company’s least expensive new car. But it still has class, luxury and great tech.
Sedan
$21,099
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.5
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Audi A4 and S4 blend impressive performance with technology and luxury to create a 4-door cruiser like no other.
SUV
$18,082
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.6
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 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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$19,431
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.0
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Audi A3 delivers entry-level pricing in a sporty, nicely equipped package loaded with Audi’s best technology and luxury equipment.
Sedan
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$20,192
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
22 Miles
Estimated EV Range
With its style, comfort and abundant safety technology, the 2020 Volvo S60 is a midsize European sedan well worth considering.
Sedan
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$21,471
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.9
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Genesis G70 luxury sedan has stellar driving manners, features and warranty, all at price below rivals like the BMW 3 Series.
SUV
$22,508
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.9
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class offers premium features and styling more commonly found on more expensive SUVs.
Sedan
$22,849
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.6
Consumer
322 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The entry-level Tesla offers fun driving character, a pleasing exterior, spartan interior looks, lots of technology (some still to come), and petrol-free motoring.
SUV
$22,899
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.0
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Acura MDX provides a healthy dose of luxury, performance, value and safety in either standard or hybrid form.
SUV
$23,779
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.9
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Acura RDX premium-compact-crossover SUV continues to offer great equipment, driving manners and build quality at keen prices.
Sedan
$23,802
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.2
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Long the benchmark for compact-luxury sedans, the 2020 BMW 3 Series gets the power bump it deserves with the new, 6-cylinder M340i models.
SUV
$24,069
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.2
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
If you want a modern compact-crossover SUV with rugged upright styling, the all-new Mercedes GLB does it with the flair and refinement.
Sedan
$24,525
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
21 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2020 BMW 5 Series delivers scintillating performance in a midsize sedan that never forgets the luxury side of its mission.
Sedan
$24,986
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.3
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
New engines and models make the 2020 Audi A6 one of the most compelling and technologically advanced midsize-luxury sedans money can buy.
Wagon
$24,988
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.5
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Few cars combine practicality, refinement and elegant design like the 2020 Volvo V60 wagon. Cross Country models add ruggedness to the mix.
SUV
$19,973
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.2
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 BMW X1 offers good interior room in a compact-luxury SUV, but it’s the X1’s performance that will win you over.
SUV
$20,504
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.4
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Nicer than mainstream, less expensive than luxury, the 2020 Buick Enclave midsize-crossover SUV brings three seating rows and lots of space.
Sedan
$21,550
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.5
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Infiniti Q50 offers impressive power and luxury, but its handling and ride still lag behind most compact European sports sedans.
Coupe
$23,146
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.9
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Although small, the 2020 BMW 2 Series coupe and convertible pack quite a performance punch, making them a blast to drive.
Sedan
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$19,007
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.3
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Acura ILX compact-luxury sedan offers tremendous value, with numerous features, good performance and impressive resale figures.
SUV
$21,410
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.1
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Infiniti QX50 offers luxury, performance and some very advanced driver assists, at a price that easily undercuts the competition.
SUV
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$22,394
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.4
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Thanks to its excellent road manners, German pedigree and high-tech interior, the 2020 BMW X3 sets the bar for compact-crossover SUVs.
Sedan
$24,991
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.7
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Genesis G80 is comfortable, stylish and stuffed with features yet costs significantly less than rivals like the BMW 5 Series.
Sedan
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$20,545
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.3
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Acura TLX doesn’t have such a high profile as premium-compact-sedan rivals like the BMW 3 Series, but makes superb financial sense.
SUV
$21,137
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.3
Consumer
33 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Lexus UX small-crossover SUV is the cheapest way to own a brand-new Lexus. The hybrid UX 250h has part-time all-wheel drive.
SUV
$21,637
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.3
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 is an entry-level small crossover SUV offering luxury features, design and prestige at a premium price.
SUV
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$22,144
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.7
Consumer
18 Miles
Estimated EV Range
Practical, stylish and not seen at every intersection, the safety-packed Volvo XC60 is a smart alternative to the BMW X3 and Mercedes GLC.
SUV
$23,074
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.6
Consumer
234 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2020 Jaguar I-Pace is a premium-compact-crossover SUV with a difference. It’s all-electric and can cover 234 miles on one charge.
SUV
$19,664
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.2
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Lincoln Corsair, an all-new compact luxury SUV, represents a monumental improvement over the 2019 Lincoln MKC model it replaces.
SUV
$22,451
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.0
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With its cut-above handling, handsome style, comfortable cabin and reasonable price, the 7-seat QX60 continues to be Infiniti’s best seller.
SUV
$18,338
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.6
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Sleek, fast and surprisingly practical, the Jaguar F-Pace is exactly the kind of compact SUV you would expect from the British luxury brand.
SUV
$18,848
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.9
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio luxury SUV touts Italian design and class-leading performance to take on established rivals like the BMW X3.
Coupe
$24,192
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.7
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Power, performance and flexibility are the hallmarks of the 2020 BMW 4 Series that consists of a coupe, convertible and 4-door liftback.
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