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.
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Sedan
$7,425
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.
Sedan
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$7,650
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.5
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Infiniti’s flagship sedan blends ample performance, luxury and technology in a sleek package that’s a relative value.
Sedan
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$8,100
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.
Wagon
$8,800
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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$8,850
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.
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Convertible
$12,600
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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$12,800
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.
SUV
$13,550
Starting Price
3.9
Expert
4.4
Consumer
18 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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$6,775
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.4
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The automaker’s smallest SUV brings BMW performance to the entry-lux crossover segment, at a more digestible starting price.
SUV
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$6,825
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
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$6,825
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.
Sedan
$7,600
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.
Wagon
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$8,550
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.8
Consumer
25 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.
SUV
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$8,825
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.
Sedan
$9,350
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.7
Consumer
25 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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$9,750
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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$9,975
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.1
Consumer
21 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.
SUV
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$10,450
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.
Coupe
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$12,900
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.
Sedan
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$14,250
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.
SUV
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$14,850
Starting Price
3.8
Expert
4.6
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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$15,600
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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$16,000
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.
Sedan
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$16,550
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.
Coupe
$19,650
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.
SUV
$6,725
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.
Wagon
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$6,800
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.
Coupe
$8,150
Starting Price
3.7
Expert
4.7
Consumer
25 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.
Sedan
$9,225
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.
SUV
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$10,400
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.
Convertible
$10,400
Starting Price
3.7
Expert
4.6
Consumer
21 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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$12,900
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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$13,000
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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$17,200
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.
Sedan
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$7,500
Starting Price
3.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
29 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.