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.
SUV
$14,612
Starting Price
3.1
Expert
4.0
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Buick Encore subcompact crossover is comfortable and affordable. But the new Encore GX is better equipped for about the same money.
SUV
$20,889
Starting Price
3.1
Expert
4.9
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a premium compact crossover/SUV with fabulous Italian flair. Both in the way it looks and the way it drives.
Sedan
$22,939
Starting Price
3.1
Expert
4.8
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The highly stylish 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia premium compact sports sedan has the goods to compete with strong rivals like the BMW 3 Series.
SUV
$21,510
Starting Price
3.0
Expert
4.4
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Inside and out, the all-new 2021 Buick Envision represents a huge improvement over its predecessor.
SUV
$23,690
Starting Price
2.8
Expert
3.8
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With its new infotainment and added features, the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport has become a much more competitive compact luxury SUV.
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SUV
$19,174
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.
Sedan
$20,691
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.0
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
$18,629
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
$19,812
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
$20,003
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
$21,854
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.2
Consumer
20 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2020 Audi Q5 compact-luxury-crossover SUV impresses with its standard feature set, luxurious interior and high-tech Virtual Cockpit.
SUV
$23,180
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.4
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Audi Q7 is refreshed, reequipped and augmented by a hot SQ7 model. Few luxury-midsize, 7-seater-crossover SUVs are this attractive.
Sedan
$24,914
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.2
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
All-new for 2020, the Mercedes-AMG A 35 adds gratifying performance and features to the already impressive A-Class subcompact luxury sedan.
SUV
$17,779
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.
Sedan
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$18,610
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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$19,156
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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$21,365
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.8
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
$21,495
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.
SUV
$22,906
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
$23,483
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.
SUV
$23,632
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
$24,268
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
$24,387
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
$24,524
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.0
Consumer
18 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2020 Volvo XC90 has a winning blend of safety, style and technology, and its price undercuts 3-row luxury-SUV rivals like the Audi Q7.
Sedan
$24,567
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.
SUV
$18,213
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
$20,200
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
$21,213
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
$22,745
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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$19,358
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
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$21,375
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
$22,029
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.
SUV
$22,052
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
$23,976
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.5
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
While not the sportiest premium-compact SUV, the 2020 Lexus NX delivers a comfortable ride, numerous luxury features and unbeatable value.
SUV
$19,629
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.4
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2020 Cadillac XT4 is a small premium-crossover SUV that bridges the gap in price, power and size between subcompact and compact.
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