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
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SUV
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$8,283
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.6
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Acura’s 7-passenger SUV combines impressive reliability with fun driving dynamics. The next-gen MDX is set to arrive for 2014.
Sedan
$8,659
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.5
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Conservatively handsome, well equipped, capable and polished, Buick’s biggest sedan also offers the efficiency-enhancing eAssist system.
Coupe
$8,806
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.7
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Whether in sedan, coupe, wagon or cabriolet form, the ever-tasteful E-Class is the Mercedes-Benz of choice for the upwardly mobile.
Sedan
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$8,847
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.1
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Acura TL is a luxury performance sedan that has a lust for the road and an aversion to repair shops.
Coupe
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$9,562
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.7
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Available in sedan, coupe and convertible body styles, the Infiniti G can run with the best in its class, and do so at a lower cost.
Sedan
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$10,116
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.8
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
One of the best values in the segment, the TSX offers all the comfort, refinement and convenience we’ve come to expect from Acura.
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Sedan
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$12,357
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.9
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Audi’s A4/S4 duo answers the performance prowess of BMW’s 3 Series lineup with a contemporary combination of design and technology.
SUV
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$13,335
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.5
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Lexus’ best-seller seamlessly combines a quiet, refined and decidedly car-like driving experience with the flexibility of a mid-size SUV.
Sedan
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$14,292
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.7
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Bolder styling, a more luxurious interior, and enhanced driving dynamics catapult the GS into an impressively elevated plane of existence.
Sedan
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$14,843
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.7
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The A6 and S6 sedans exemplify Audi’s strategy of going after BMW and Mercedes-Benz with its own mix of design, technology and efficiency.
SUV
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$16,080
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
Consumer (N/A)
14 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
More than another third-row-optional troop transport, the X5 is an honest-to-goodness BMW with all the driving advantages implied.
Coupe
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$16,201
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.6
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
It might not match the performance of the rear-drive Z4 or Boxster, but try not having fun in the comfortable and stylish TT.
Coupe
$19,072
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.8
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Perfection may have its limits, but Mercedes-Benz believes otherwise and proves it with the latest iteration of its flagship 4-seat coupe.
Coupe
$7,245
Starting Price
3.7
Expert
4.7
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The prestigious C-Class provides the upwardly mobile with a shot at joining the exclusive M-B club without breaking the bank.
Wagon
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$7,369
Starting Price
3.7
Expert
4.6
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The most affordable Audi combines hatchback versatility with available diesel power and all-wheel drive.
SUV
$7,505
Starting Price
3.7
Expert
4.4
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The comfortable, quiet, roomy 3-row Enclave offers a luxury-like experience for thousands less than any of its luxury-badged competitors.
Sedan
$8,180
Starting Price
3.7
Expert
4.7
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Hyundai’s flagship sedan, the Equus offers top-line luxury in a high-value package that adds even more features as part of a 2014 upgrade.
Coupe
$9,731
Starting Price
3.7
Expert
4.6
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
A straightforward package that takes the driving experience seriously, the 1 Series is good enough to make 3 Series shoppers think twice.
SUV
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$10,678
Starting Price
3.7
Expert
4.8
Consumer
16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With coupe-like proportions, a wagon body and sports-sedan tuning, the wholly unique X6 offers a certain urban appeal that can’t be denied.
Sedan
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$11,355
Starting Price
3.7
Expert
4.6
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Lexus IS line melds sporty looks, a generous roster of standard equipment and legendary Lexus quality into a premium package.
Convertible
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$17,128
Starting Price
3.7
Expert
4.6
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
BMW’s roadster is as fun to drive as it is gorgeous, a performance classic with modern amenities that only enhance the experience.
SUV
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$18,806
Starting Price
3.7
Expert
Consumer (N/A)
14 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With coupe-like proportions, a wagon body and sports-sedan tuning, the wholly unique X6 offers a certain urban appeal that can’t be denied.
Sedan
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$6,854
Starting Price
3.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Buick’s answer to front-drive sporty sedans like the Volvo S60 and Acura TSX, the Regal is indeed more athletic than its lineage implies.
Sedan
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$8,443
Starting Price
3.6
Expert
4.6
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Offering an unimitable dose of Britanic flair, the Jaguar XF is the cure for the common mid-size luxury sedan.
SUV
$8,731
Starting Price
3.6
Expert
4.2
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Cadillac’s 5-passenger midsize luxury SUV strikes an appealing balance of comfortable and sporty.
SUV
$9,150
Starting Price
3.6
Expert
4.5
Consumer
15 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Range Rover Sport projects a stylish suburbanite image while retaining classic Land Rover mountain-tackling abilities.
SUV
$9,758
Starting Price
3.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Mercedes-Benz’s largest SUV boasts exceptional fit and finish, a variety of powertrains, and quiet confidence on road or off.
SUV
$10,020
Starting Price
3.6
Expert
3.9
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Available in 3- and 5-door flavors, the Evoque serves double duty as a seriously stylish urban carryall and a rugged off-roader.
SUV
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$10,733
Starting Price
3.6
Expert
4.1
Consumer
16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
As the largest vehicle in Infiniti’s lineup, the 8-passenger QX can shuttle the Partridge family of the 21st century and their toys.
SUV
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$12,708
Starting Price
3.6
Expert
4.6
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Arguably the sportiest offering among small luxury SUVs, the Infiniti EX further charms with class-exclusive tech and wagon-like utility.
Coupe
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$21,611
Starting Price
3.6
Expert
4.6
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Less expensive than their principal rivals, the XK coupe and convertible are 2+2 grand tourers that make a powerful emotional statement.
Convertible
$22,443
Starting Price
3.6
Expert
4.6
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The SL shares its ancestors’ love for sun but little else. Today’s SL is a tech marvel as satisfying to drive as it is beautiful to behold.
Sedan
$6,430
Starting Price
3.5
Expert
4.5
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The compact Verano near-luxury sedan combines youthful looks, polished manners and Buick quiet.
Sedan
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$6,446
Starting Price
3.5
Expert
4.3
Consumer
38 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
All new for 2013, the ILX delivers Acura technology, refinement and value in a smaller, even more affordable package.
Sedan
$7,339
Starting Price
3.5
Expert
4.5
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Cadillac’s new front-drive flagship sedan isn’t as sporty as some of its European competitors, but its strong on comfort and technology.
SUV
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$7,618
Starting Price
3.5
Expert
4.4
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The XC60 plays in the highly competitive segment of small luxury SUVs, setting itself apart with unique style and a strong safety offering.
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