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
$6,475
Starting Price
3.5
Expert
4.4
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The compact Verano near-luxury sedan combines youthful looks, polished manners and Buick quiet.
Hatchback
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$8,125
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.
SUV
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$8,175
Starting Price
3.5
Expert
4.4
Consumer
20 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.
Wagon
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$8,425
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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$8,800
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.
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Sedan
$9,450
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.
Sedan
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$9,525
Starting Price
3.5
Expert
4.3
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
All new for 2013, the ILX delivers Acura technology, refinement and value in a smaller, even more affordable package.
Sedan
$9,825
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
$10,850
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
$11,600
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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$8,225
Starting Price
3.4
Expert
4.6
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The largest sedan in Lincoln’s portfolio delivers an agreeable balance of performance, interior space and price point.
SUV
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$10,150
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.
SUV
$10,350
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.
Hatchback
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$12,800
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
$7,600
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.
SUV
$7,825
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.
Convertible
$6,500
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
$10,400
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
$12,800
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.
Pickup
$17,900
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.
SUV
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$18,750
Starting Price
3.2
Expert
4.4
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.
Sedan
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$8,050
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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$9,100
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
$9,300
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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$6,525
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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$6,725
Starting Price
Expert (N/A)
4.1
Consumer
18 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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$7,075
Starting Price
Expert (N/A)
4.5
Consumer
21 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
$8,175
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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$9,375
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.
SUV
$10,500
Starting Price
Expert (N/A)
3.8
Consumer
16 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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$10,950
Starting Price
Expert (N/A)
4.5
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.
SUV
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$11,600
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
$17,150
Starting Price
Expert (N/A)
4.8
Consumer
25 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.
Sedan
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$17,900
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.
Sedan
$19,300
Starting Price
Expert (N/A)
4.1
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.