If you’re shopping for a car or an SUV, you may be surprised to learn how affordable and accessible luxury automobiles can be. You can spend your hard earned money on a vehicle that is a cut above the mainstream, run-of-the-mill car models. Finding the best entry-level luxury vehicle means taking into consideration factors like safety features, performance, comfort, interior quality, reliability, and price.

If you want to buy a luxurious automobile on a budget, you can go for mid-sized sedans to compact SUVs which have a price tag of less than $40,000:

Acura 2019 ILX
One of the least expensive luxury automobiles, Acura ILX is a small sedan that has a decent 201-horsepower four-cylinder engine. It has an estimated fuel economy of 25 MPG (miles per gallon) when driving in the city and 35 MPG on the highways, making Acura ILX as fuel efficient as other economy cars. But it lags in handling when compared with other sedans in this class. Its standard version is not loaded with features, which means you are likely to pay more for its fully loaded trim.

INFINITI 2019 QX30
All trim models of this luxury subcompact SUV houses the same 208-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Being one of the most affordable luxury automobiles, the INFINITI QX30 has a seven-speed automatic transmission with front-wheel drive technology. According to reviews by auto experts, this car does not have smooth gear-shifts, and you might have to spend extra for the all-wheel drive variant.

Audi A3
This luxury automobile is Audi’s smallest sedan in our country and is known for its features and reasonable pricing. The Audi A3 offers a smooth ride and sharp handling. Its standard model comes with a 186-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine which is coupled with a seven-speed dual clutch automatic transmission. Its efficient powertrain offers 26 MPG in cities and 35 MPG on the highway. But this luxury sedan stumbles when it comes to legroom and tall people might find it difficult to find sufficient seating space.

Kia Stinger
Though it does not have a luxury nameplate, Kia Stinger is best known for its performance and elegant looks. It is a value for money option as it comes with a standard 255-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which offers plenty of power while driving. Its rear hatch has a cargo space of 23.3 cubic feet. While the 255-horsepower, rear-wheel drive variant comes with an affordable price tag, its 365-horsepower, all-wheel drive trim pushes the price higher.

Mercedes Benz 250 CLA Coupe
This luxury automobile by Mercedes is known for its agile handling and roomy 13.1 cubic foot cargo space. It has a 208-horsepower engine with seven-speed automatic transmission. It also comes with standard safety features like emergency brake assist, rearview camera, driver drowsiness monitoring, and automatic braking to avoid a forward collision.

BMW X1
This subcompact luxury car is best known for its athletic handling and powerful engine. The BMW X1 has a roomy passenger cabin with a surprisingly large cargo area. It comes with a 228 horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine and rear seats that recline. BMW X1 also has a massive cargo space of 27.1 cubic feet.