It is a no-brainer that luxury cars fall on the expensive end of the spectrum. Plush leather, soft-touch materials, and wood trimmings, along with targeted comfort and convenience features, cost quite a bit of money. However, due to intense competition among luxury brands, the segment has expanded further into the “affordable” segment.
One needn’t spend $60,000+ for features such as heated and ventilated seats and a premium high-fidelity audio system. From Volvo to Audi and Lexus, this list features ten luxury cars that offer impressive value for luxury features. This list also includes a bunch of under-appreciated luxury cars from Genesis, Lincoln, and Cadillac, too.
This list is organized in decreasing order of pricing, from the most expensive to the most affordable vehicles that offer luxury without the price tag.
2025 Volvo S60
Starting Price: $42,600
While this is the most expensive car on this list, the 2025 Volvo S60 still offers commendable luxury for the price. This underappreciated luxury sedan is dialed up for the utmost comfort and convenience for its occupants. It comes with standard power front seats with memory. This can be further enhanced with optional Contour seats, which add extended cushioning, lumbar support, heating, ventilation, and massage. The cabin is layered with high-quality materials, including Nappa leather, tailored wool, and Linear Lime wood trim on the top-spec models.
Other luxury-focused features include dual-zone climate control (and optional four-zone setup), panoramic moonroof, and an advanced air purification system. Powering the Volvo S60 is a standard mild-hybrid 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder mill producing 247 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. There’s also a plug-in hybrid model that packs a larger battery and delivers 455 horsepower and 523 pound-feet of torque.
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2026 Audi Q3
Starting Price: $43,700
Fresh out of the oven, the 2026 Audi Q3 carried forward all the cool new upgrades that this baby SUV got with its 2025 third-generation upgrade. For under $45,000, Audi packs the Q3 with a blend of luxury, comfort, and technology to enhance its appeal. It includes standard features such as heated front seats with memory, a panoramic sunroof, customizable ambient lighting, and even acoustic front door glass to help reduce outside noise.
On the technology front, the most noteworthy feature is its wraparound virtual cockpit consisting of an 11.9-inch instrument cluster and a 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment screen. Powering this sleek-looking Audi Q3 SUV is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that delivers 255 horsepower and 272 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels via a seven-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive.
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2026 Genesis G70
Starting Price: $43,450
A gravely underrated luxury sedan, the Genesis G70 is a car that looks, rides, and packs features unlike any of its rivals, for a starting price of $43,450. The cabin oozes of lux-appeal with plush materials like Nappa leather, soft-touch surfaces, aluminum or metal accents, and microfiber headliners. The seats are power-adjustable, with the front row having heating, ventilation, and memory features.
Build quality is also excellent in this thing, and while even some of the German offerings show some signs of cost-cutting through cheap plastics, there’s none of that in a G70.
– William Clavey for TopSpeed
The 2026 G70 has dual-zone automatic climate control and a heated steering wheel (available on AWD models). There is a prominent sporty side to this luxury sedan, as even the base trim gets a peppy powertrain. It features a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 300 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. There’s even a sportier 3.3-liter turbo-turbo V6 engine on the Sport trim levels, producing 365 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque.
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10 Affordable Luxury Cars That Nail High Performance
Luxury and performance don’t have to come at an exorbitant price. These ten cars offer a luxury experience without breaking the bank.
2025 Lexus IS 300
Starting Price: $41,830
This is arguably the sportiest-looking entry-level luxury sedan available today. The Lexus IS offers insane value not just in luxury appeal but also in performance and driving dynamics. On the luxury front, it gets standard NuLuxe upholstery and a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel. Dual-zone climate control and electrostatic controls are standard. Heated and ventilated power-adjustable front seats are available on the IS 300.
The technology and connected features include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alex, and Wi-Fi hotspot. Engaging the F Sport trims unlocks the IS 300’s sporty side, featuring adaptive variable suspension and sporty visual cues. Powering the IS 300 is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 241 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The AWD trims produce 260 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque.
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2026 Buick Envision
Starting Price: $41,000
This underappreciated American luxury crossover delivers commendable value for its luxury appeal. It packs a lot for $41,000. Even the base Preferred trim is stacked. Notable standard features include an ultrawide diagonal screen housing the instrument cluster and infotainment screen, built-in Google, remote commands, active noise cancellation, and memory presets for the driver’s seat and side mirrors.
The Buick Envision interior is wrapped in soft-to-the-touch perforated leatherette. The luxury appeal can be further enhanced by the available Comfort and Convenience package, which adds features such as heated front seats and a heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, an in-car air quality indicator, and an automatic air circulation system. Powering the most affordable 2026 Buick Envision is a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine producing 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque.
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2026 Lincoln Corsair
Starting Price: $39,985
This overlooked SUV is priced below the base-level Toyota RAV4. For the sub-$40,000 price, the Lincoln Corsair offers commendable luxury appeal. The cabin is plush, which is offered with leather upholstery, wood trimmings, and a lot of creature comfort features. Features such as powered front seats, sliding rear seats, active noise cancellation, leatherette upholstery, and superior sound damping are standard on the base trim. Further enhancement is available with the Perfect Position option, which adds massaging, heating, and ventilation to the front seats.
Inside, the Corsair’s cabin is elegant and well-built, with plenty of premium, if not quite opulent, materials.
– Craig Cole for TopSpeed
Premium leather, soft-touch materials, and wood accents for the higher Lincoln Corsair trim round out the package. The base trims are powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 250 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque. The top-spec Grand Touring trim is a plug-in hybrid packing a 2.5-liter NA four-cylinder coupled to two electric motors. It produces a combined 266 horsepower.
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10 Luxury SUVs That Nail The Sweet Spot Between Comfort And Performance
These premium SUVs are fast without compromising on prestige.
2026 Lexus UX 300h
Starting Price: $38,250
Lexus has built a well-rounded luxury SUV with the entry-level Lexus UX. The UX Hybrid fuses reliability, luxury, efficiency, sporty looks, and driving agility, for well under $40,000. The base trim gets a lot of standard interior features to justify its “luxury” tag. Notable features include dual-zone climate control, power-adjustable front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, “Washi” interior trim, and ambient lighting.
Technology features include an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment screen, a seven-inch instrument cluster, and a standard six-speaker audio system. Powering the UX 300h is the fifth-generation Lexus Hybrid System, which pairs a 2.0-liter hybrid four-cylinder engine. It produces a combined 196 horsepower, with power being sent to the front wheels via a CVT gearbox. All-wheel-drive trims are also available, and the Lexus UX Hybrid uses a 40-horsepower rear-axle-mounted electric motor for all-wheel propulsion.
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2026 Cadillac CT4
Starting Price: $35,600
The Cadillac CT4 is a less appreciated luxury sedan that has a perfect sporty side with a well-tuned chassis, suspension components, and the tried-and-tested front-engined rear-wheel drive combination. It packs a standard 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 237 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. It accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds.
The standard 2026 CT4 also scores highly on luxury appeal while remaining relatively affordable. It includes features such as soft-touch leatherette upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear vents, a heated steering wheel, and ambient lighting. Cadillac also offers a range of optional features to enhance luxury appeal, including ventilated front seats with massaging, a 14-speaker Bose audio system, and a 12-inch diagonal instrument cluster.
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2026 Acura Integra
Starting Price: $33,400
Acura has put together a finely crafted luxury sedan with the 2026 Integra. It perfectly blends comfort, luxury, and sportiness. The cabin features plush elements, such as a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The luxury appeal can be further enhanced by features such as heated front seats, a power moonroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and ambient lighting.
The interior still looks tidy, and I really love how much room this cabin offers for guys as big as I am (6-foot-5 and 240 pounds). I’m not sure I would’ve noticed the new stitching had it not been pointed out to me, but overall, this is still an attractive place to spend the day driving.
– Seyth Miersma for TopSpeed
Technology features include a nine-inch floating touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, and a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster. Powering the base Integra is a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 200 horsepower and 192 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels via a CVT gearbox. A six-speed manual gearbox with rev-matching is available on the Acura Integra, but it will cost notably more on the $39,200 A-Spec trim with the Technology package.
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10 Cheap Luxury Cars: Affordable Style And Comfort On A Budget
Can you drive a luxury car without spending a lot? Here are ten cheap luxury cars that provide affordable style and comfort on a budget.
2026 Mazda CX-50
Starting Price: $29,900
This Mazda crossover is an efficient vehicle that offers a commendable level of luxury for under $30,000. It already commands attention for its sleek, sporty looks. It provides elevated off-road capabilities, with rugged lower cladding, higher ground clearance, standard all-wheel drive, and a towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds. Although designed to be rugged and practical, the CX-50‘s interior is not shy of luxury appeal.
Standard features include dual-zone climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a 10.25-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Most higher trim levels include features such as heated front seats, remote keyless entry, and a heated steering wheel. Powering the Mazda CX-50 is a standard 2.5-liter naturally aspirated boxer engine producing 187 horsepower and 185 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.
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