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.
Sedan
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$16,647
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4.7
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
As it has for over 20 years, the 2014 Lexus LS brings supreme levels of quality and reliability to the elite class of large luxury sedans.
Sedan
$17,728
Starting Price
Expert (N/A)
4.3
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Maserati Quattroporte offers full-size sedan luxury with flair and performance unmistakably Italian in origin.
Sedan
$19,664
Starting Price
Expert (N/A)
4.5
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan is both a luxury icon and a technological powerhouse, scarily close to being a self-driving car.
Sedan
$7,232
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.5
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Maybe the industry’s most benchmarked vehicle, the 3 Series and its many variants offer driving dyamics unmatched in the segment.
Sedan
$8,296
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.3
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 5 Series lineup keeps growing, but the basic recipe remain the same: athletic style and performance mixed with cutting-edge amenities.
Convertible
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$8,982
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.7
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Audi’s seductive A5/S5/RS 5 coupe and convertible collection are wrapped in sheetmetal that looks as if it were carved by Greek gods.
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Sedan
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$12,680
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.7
Consumer
40 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The revamped 2013 Lexus ES presents a sofa-soft ride in a tranquil setting, and is available for the first time as a hybrid.
Convertible
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$13,535
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4.2
Expert
4.8
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Audi’s seductive A5/S5/RS 5 coupe and convertible collection are wrapped in sheetmetal that looks as if it were carved by Greek gods.
Sedan
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$21,158
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
5.0
Consumer
16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 5 Series lineup keeps growing, but the basic recipe remain the same: athletic style and performance mixed with cutting-edge amenities.
Convertible
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$24,789
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.6
Consumer
16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Maybe the industry’s most benchmarked vehicle, the 3 Series and its many variants offer driving dyamics unmatched in the segment.
Sedan
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$11,300
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.8
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Audi’s A7/S7 pairing combines the practicality of a sedan with emotive, coupe-like styling for a unique, head-turning identity.
Sedan
$15,359
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.7
Consumer
265 Miles
Estimated EV Range
Innovative and distinctly styled, the pure performance and robust battery reserves of the Tesla Model S hint at a bright electric future.
Sedan
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$15,712
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.8
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Audi’s A7/S7 pairing combines the practicality of a sedan with emotive, coupe-like styling for a unique, head-turning identity.
SUV
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$7,308
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.3
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Audi’s family-size, three-row entry offers all the design and tech goodness that distinguishes the entire lineup.
SUV
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$8,198
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.0
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With high-style and luxurious accommodations for seven, the Infiniti JX seeks to end the Acura MDX’s reign as the go-to luxury 3-row SUV.
Coupe
$12,672
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.8
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Now in its second generation, the car that created the "4-door coupe" genre remains a luxurious styling standout.
Coupe
$12,853
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.7
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
In coupe, convertible or "4-door coupe" form, the 6 Series lineup offers an enticing mix of comfort, style and presence.
Coupe
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$23,895
Starting Price
4.0
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5.0
Consumer
16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
In coupe, convertible or "4-door coupe" form, the 6 Series lineup offers an enticing mix of comfort, style and presence.
Sedan
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$5,358
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.5
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Volvo S60 brings eye-catching style, a well-tailored interior and innovative safety to the competitive compact luxury segment.
Sedan
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$7,147
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.4
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
A favorite of the KBB editors, the Q5 mixes superb style inside and out with excellent driving dynamics and a range of great powertrains.
Sedan
$8,526
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.3
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Marrying world-class looks, performance and technology, Cadillac’s new answer to sport sedans like the BMW 3 Series has been well received.
Wagon
$8,567
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.2
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Allroad bridges the gap between the A4 sedan and Q5 SUV, offering added exclusivity and a distinctly more adventurous persona.
SUV
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$8,781
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.3
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
A favorite of the KBB editors, the Q5 mixes superb style inside and out with excellent driving dynamics and a range of great powertrains.
Sedan
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$9,071
Starting Price
3.9
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4.5
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Infiniti’s flagship sedan blends ample performance, luxury and technology in a sleek package that’s a relative value.
SUV
$10,540
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.4
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Arguably the sportiest SUV on the market, the Porsche Cayenne provides the ultimate balance of performance and utility.
SUV
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$10,930
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.4
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Totally redesigned for 2013, the larger, smoother RDX is now a more viable alternative to the pricier Lexus RX.
Sedan
$13,650
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.8
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
As Mercedes’ flagship sedan, the S-Class epitomizes comfort and prestige. These traits will only intensify with the all-new model for 2014.
Convertible
$13,947
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.8
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Mercedes’ SLK roadster strikes a balance between performance and comfort, and with a retractable hardtop it pleases come rain or shine.
SUV
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$6,568
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.4
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The automaker’s smallest SUV brings BMW performance to the entry-lux crossover segment, at a more digestible starting price.
Sedan
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$7,147
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.6
Consumer
24 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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$7,593
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.4
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
BMW’s 5-passenger compact utility vehicle stands out with a dynamic nature that makes it feel more like a sports sedan than an SUV.
SUV
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$8,025
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.1
Consumer
19 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.
Sedan
$8,160
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
$8,206
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.
SUV
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$8,704
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
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$8,982
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3.8
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4.1
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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.
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