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
Hatchback
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$9,200
Starting Price
3.5
Expert
4.7
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Volvo’s most affordable offering is small in size but big on distinctively Volvo design and feel.
Wagon
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$9,327
Starting Price
3.5
Expert
4.7
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The XC70 brilliantly combines the versatility and ameneities of a premium SUV with the easy-to-drive efficiency of a premium sedan.
Convertible
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$9,434
Starting Price
3.5
Expert
4.6
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Thanks to a retractable hardtop and inhabitable rear seats, the Volvo C70 remains a pleasant way to motor, open-air or otherwise.
Sedan
$10,015
Starting Price
3.5
Expert
4.5
Consumer
21 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
$10,355
Starting Price
3.5
Expert
4.6
Consumer
15 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Navigator’s plush cabin, chrome-tastic exterior and imposing curb presence put it on competitive footing with the Cadillac Escalade.
SUV
$10,856
Starting Price
3.5
Expert
4.6
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The M-Class 5-passenger SUV boasts power, safety and status in a handsome package. A range of engine choices further broadens its appeal.
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SUV
$11,337
Starting Price
3.5
Expert
4.6
Consumer
15 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Navigator’s plush cabin, chrome-tastic exterior and imposing curb presence put it on competitive footing with the Cadillac Escalade.
Sedan
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$7,817
Starting Price
3.4
Expert
4.6
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The largest sedan in Lincoln’s portfolio delivers an agreeable balance of performance, interior space and price point.
SUV
$8,880
Starting Price
3.4
Expert
4.6
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
As Mercedes’ smallest SUV, the GLK has the amenities, technology and safety features you’d expect, all in a tidy, easy-to-drive package.
SUV
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$10,068
Starting Price
3.4
Expert
4.7
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
What the 5-passenger Infiniti FX lacks in overall interior space it more than makes up for in visual appeal and performance.
Hatchback
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$10,347
Starting Price
3.4
Expert
4.8
Consumer
42 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Lexus’ least-expensive model blends willing road manners, hatchback versatility, and a prestigious badge with impressive fuel efficiency.
SUV
$4,755
Starting Price
3.3
Expert
4.0
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Buick’s new 5-passenger small SUV melds youthful design and practical packaging with the division’s traditional emphasis on refined luxury.
SUV
$7,820
Starting Price
3.3
Expert
4.5
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The new-for-2013 Land Rover LR2 is a rare breed among premium compact SUVs in that it doesn’t mind getting dirty.
Convertible
$8,643
Starting Price
3.2
Expert
4.4
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Lacking the flair of its Beetle convertible sibling, the EOS compensates with a retractable hardtop featuring a massive integrated sunroof.
SUV
$12,971
Starting Price
3.2
Expert
4.3
Consumer
14 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Available in large, extra-large (ESV) and pickup-style (EXT), Escalade remains the clear choice for anyone from the school of more is more.
SUV
$13,748
Starting Price
3.2
Expert
4.3
Consumer
15 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Available in large, extra-large (ESV) and pickup-style (EXT), Escalade remains the clear choice for anyone from the school of more is more.
SUV
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$18,426
Starting Price
3.2
Expert
4.5
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Despite its truck-based architecture, the Lexus GX is not only capable off-road, but manages to pamper its occupants on pavement as well.
Pickup
$18,850
Starting Price
3.2
Expert
4.7
Consumer
14 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Available in large, extra-large (ESV) and pickup-style (EXT), Escalade remains the clear choice for anyone from the school of more is more.
Sedan
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$7,172
Starting Price
3.1
Expert
4.6
Consumer
38 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
All-new from the ground up, the stylish Lincoln MKZ signifies a bold new direction for the 95-year-old marque.
SUV
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$8,734
Starting Price
3.0
Expert
4.7
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Well-rounded performance and a healthy roster of standard features make the Lincoln MKX a credible alternative to better-known imports.
SUV
$10,455
Starting Price
3.0
Expert
4.1
Consumer
14 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Land Rover LR4’s burnished all-terrain reputation and voluminous interior space make it the poster vehicle for modern nomads.
SUV
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$9,178
Starting Price
2.7
Expert
4.6
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With seating for seven and upscale amenities, the MKT has a number of strengths, though its polarizing design is a deal-breaker for some.
SUV
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$6,921
Starting Price
Expert (N/A)
4.1
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Volvo’s aging 3-row entry has fallen behind the competition in many respects, but it remains a unqiue mix of premium, price and versatility
Sedan
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$7,275
Starting Price
Expert (N/A)
4.5
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Volvo’s largest sedan appeals not with style or performance, but with safety and the understated elegance associated with the Swedish brand.
Sedan
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$9,418
Starting Price
Expert (N/A)
4.5
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
No longer old-fashioned and quirky, the Jaguar XJ is now a wholly relevant and viable alternative to any of today’s modern flagships.
Sedan
$9,617
Starting Price
Expert (N/A)
4.2
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
If the S-Class is traditional luxury and the A8 is contemporary luxury, BMW’s flagship 7 Series is performance luxury.
Sedan
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$10,120
Starting Price
Expert (N/A)
4.4
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Audi’s flagship A8/S8 sedans continue to showcase the company’s best efforts in luxury and technology. The interors are mind-blowing.
Sedan
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$13,619
Starting Price
Expert (N/A)
5.0
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Audi’s flagship A8/S8 sedans continue to showcase the company’s best efforts in luxury and technology. The interors are mind-blowing.
SUV
$14,064
Starting Price
Expert (N/A)
3.8
Consumer
15 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Lighter, nimbler, and more technologically advanced, the all-new Range Rover expands its go-anywhere, do-everything mantra even farther.
Sedan
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$15,619
Starting Price
Expert (N/A)
4.7
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The LS is the embodiment of the best in build quality, advanced features and craftsmanship – traits for which Lexus has come to be known.
Coupe
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$16,319
Starting Price
Expert (N/A)
4.8
Consumer
18 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
$16,712
Starting Price
Expert (N/A)
4.8
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With Panamera, Porsche has proved that it can successfully instill the performance and prestige of its famed 911 into a 4-passenger hauler.
SUV
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$17,912
Starting Price
Expert (N/A)
4.8
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The experimental-looking Acura ZDX never found its niche, and 2013 is its last model year.
Sedan
$20,637
Starting Price
Expert (N/A)
4.3
Consumer
14 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Maserati’s 4-door luxury sedan is prettier than a Porsche Panamera, racier than an Audi A8, and far more vocal than a Jaguar XJ.
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