Most Affordable Luxury Sedans and Hatchbacks

The ranking of Car and Driver is derived from the large-scale instrument test data we conduct on hundreds of vehicle models every year, as well as the subjective feelings accumulated by editorial experts in actual road driving. We rate the best luxury model based on approximately 200 data points, covering acceleration performance, handling performance, ride comfort, trunk space, fuel economy, value for money and driving pleasure. We are strict about rankings just to let you know the models you are concerned about.

Car and Driver's ranking is based on the results of a large number of instrument tests we conduct on hundreds of cars every year, as well as the subjective impressions our expert editors have accumulated during real driving. We ranked the cheapest luxury cars based on the manufacturer's recommended retail price (MSRP) for each model and scored each car based on approximately 200 data points, covering acceleration, handling, comfort, storage space, fuel efficiency, value for money and driving pleasure. All luxury sedans, coupes and hatchbacks on the list start at less than $50,000.