Best Luxury Cars Under $60K

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2026 Lexus IS

People Are Paying: $41,311 - $55,544

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Optional Equipment

Combined MPG: 19-27Rear Cross Traffic AlertLane Keeping AssistHeated Mirror(s)Premium Sound SystemHeated Steering WheelAndroid Auto / Apple CarPlay
Fully electric propulsion; excellent range; quiet operation; excellent handling; futuristic interior; available all-wheel drive

Optional Equipment

Combined MPGe: 107-145Sunroof/MoonroofEntertainment SystemBlind Spot MonitorTire Pressure MonitorAWDLane Keeping Assist
2026 BMW 2-Series
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2026 BMW 2 Series

People Are Paying: $37,593 - $62,864

Sporty; compact; fun to drive; rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive availability; convertible option; multiple engine options; great handling and maneuverability; very quick acceleration; good tech; multiple model options with multiple body styles

Optional Equipment

Combined MPG: 23-39Sunroof/MoonroofKeyless StartLeather Steering WheelParking AssistBackup CameraLimited Slip Center Differential

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2025 Lexus ES
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2025 Lexus ES

People Are Paying: $37,635 - $58,095

Unique exterior styling; exceptional performance; luxurious interior; award-winning safety features

Owners Like

  • Overall fuel economy and driving range of your vehicle/driving range and speed of charging your vehicle
  • Ease of getting in/out of the [rear/second row] seats
  • Quietness of your vehicle's cabin while driving

Owners Don't Like

  • Attractiveness of your vehicle's screens and displays
  • Experience of using voice assistance in your vehicle
  • How your vehicle makes you feel when you start it up

Optional Equipment

Combined MPG: 22-44Heated Mirror(s)Keyless StartLeather SeatsLane Departure WarningWIFI HotspotHead-Up Display
2026 Lexus NX
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2026 Lexus NX

People Are Paying: $42,670 - $65,169

Compact dimensions; practical interior; sporty styling; available hybrid powertrain; available all-wheel drive; powerful but efficient engine choices.

Optional Equipment

Combined MPG: 21-42Leather Steering WheelLane Keeping AssistPower Lift GateAdaptive Cruise ControlStability ControlAWD
2025 BMW X4
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2025 BMW X4

People Are Paying: $52,972 - $71,314

Coupe-like styling; available all-wheel drive; strong acceleration; driving dynamics; refined interior; advanced technology suite; performance-oriented variants

Owners Like

  • Quality of the materials used inside your vehicle
  • Comfort of your vehicle's ride
  • Experience of using voice assistance in your vehicle

Owners Don't Like

  • Ease of getting in/out of the [rear/second row] seats
  • Power of your vehicle's engine/motor
  • Experience of using navigation in your vehicle

Optional Equipment

Combined MPG: 21-27Stability ControlAndroid Auto / Apple CarPlayLane Departure WarningMemory SeatKeyless StartTraction Control
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2026 BMW 3-Series
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2026 BMW 3 Series

People Are Paying: $42,636 - $70,143

Explosive acceleration; athletic handling dynamics; efficient powertrain options; premium interior materials; advanced driver assistance features; compact exterior dimensions with spacious cabin

Optional Equipment

Combined MPG: 26-35Android Auto / Apple CarPlayMemory SeatTraction ControlStability ControlBackup CameraHeated Seats
2026 BMW 4-Series
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2026 BMW 4 Series

People Are Paying: $48,953 - $88,121

Stylish body; great handling; sporty and powerful engines; usable back seats; variety of body styles; available all-wheel drive; M4's unmatched performance

Optional Equipment

Combined MPG: 24-36AWDBrake AssistRear Cross Traffic AlertParking AssistHeated Mirror(s)Lane Departure Warning
2026 BMW Z4
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2026 BMW Z4

People Are Paying: $58,044 - $86,362

Classy, understated styling; luxurious appointments; sporty turbocharged engine; excellent handling

Optional Equipment

Combined MPG: 23-33Tire Pressure MonitorKeyless StartHeated Steering WheelMemory SeatAndroid Auto / Apple CarPlayTraction Control
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2026 Cadillac CT4
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2026 Cadillac CT4

People Are Paying: $34,312 - $54,288

Sharp exterior styling; modern tech features; rear-wheel drive architecture with available all-wheel drive; turbocharged engines

Optional Equipment

Combined MPG: 22-32Heated Steering WheelParking AssistHeated SeatsLane Keeping AssistBlind Spot MonitorLane Departure Warning

With a budget of $60,000, you're right in the middle of the luxury car market. The options from which you can choose are wide-ranging. Of course, small and compact luxury cars are available for less than $60,000. But looking at vehicles priced at about $60K also opens the door to some of the top midsize luxury cars on the market. Often these cars are the standard-bearers of their premium brands and offer exceptional value.

The best luxury cars in this price range can do it all. They provide satisfying behind-the-wheel experiences with acceleration, braking, handling, and road-holding that elevate driving from a mere "A to B" transport exercise. Their makers fill them with unexpected comfort and convenience features that add spice. And they offer advanced tech that can keep you safe, entertained, and in touch with the environment around you.

Automakers design their luxury cars to impress. It begins with exterior styling that gets attention, and the best cars in this category accomplish this without resorting to gimmicks. Design excellence continues inside the vehicle, where automakers use high-quality materials assembled into a functional and aesthetically pleasing whole. Of course, each car's mechanical components live up to the high expectations promised by the exterior and interior design. Further, each vehicle wraps its occupants in a safe, welcoming environment.

In this era of connectivity, where many people can't conceive of a minute spent without their smartphone, luxury cars cater to this mindset by providing state-of-the-art connectivity. Top luxury cars also feature widescreen digital displays that bring maps to life and offer countless options in music, podcasts, and local information. These are, indeed, vehicles that do it all. And this list of the best luxury cars under $60,000 is truly the cream of the crop.


Note: JD Power ratings reflect our best available data, updated each September. For current model year ratings, we apply previous model year ratings until new consumer survey data is available in September. Learn more about our ratings methodology.

* Please use this rating with caution. The previous model year's rating was applied to this redesigned vehicle. These vehicles have the latest styling, technology, and other components, but are unproven in their first year and can be less reliable than their predecessor.

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