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Most Affordable Luxury Compact Cars for 2024

The most affordable new luxury compact cars are ranked based on our analysis of their lowest base prices, though local market conditions might push a specific model’s price above the starting MSRP for vehicles in short supply or with high demand.

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The most affordable luxury compact car is the Acura Integra hatchback non-hybrid/electric, with a starting price of $32,400 based on iSeecars.com’s affordability ranking of 26 luxury compact cars. The most affordable luxury compact cars offer the lowest starting price for their base trim level. The average starting price for a luxury compact car is $47,932, and there are 16 luxury compact cars that are cheaper.

The luxury compact car affordability ranking is calculated based on the starting price for the lowest-priced trim level of a given model. The overall iSeeCars Score also factors into the ranking of each vehicle. Shoppers seeking the most affordable luxury compact car should consider costs beyond the purchase price, including residual value, insurance, fuel efficiency, and maintenance, to fully understand how much a specific luxury compact car will cost to own and operate.

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  1. Acura Integra (hatchback)
  2. Cadillac CT4
  3. Audi A3
  4. BMW 2 Series
  5. Lexus IS 300
  6. Audi A4
  7. Genesis G70
  8. Volvo S60
  9. INFINITI Q50
  10. Lexus IS 350
  11. Lexus RC 300
  12. BMW 3 Series
  13. Alfa Romeo Giulia
  14. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  15. Cadillac CT4-V
  16. Lexus RC 350
  17. Audi A5 Sportback
  18. Audi A5 (coupe)
  19. BMW 4 Series
  20. Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe)
  21. BMW 4 Series (coupe)
  22. Audi S4
  23. Audi S5 Sportback
  24. Lexus IS 500
  25. BMW M3
  26. Audi RS 5 Sportback

The most affordable luxury compact car is the Acura Integra hatchback non-hybrid/electric, with a starting price of $32,400 based on iSeecars.com’s affordability ranking of 26 luxury compact cars. The most affordable luxury compact cars offer the lowest starting price for their base trim level. The average starting price for a luxury compact car is $47,932, and there are 16 luxury compact cars that are cheaper.

The luxury compact car affordability ranking is calculated based on the starting price for the lowest-priced trim level of a given model. The overall iSeeCars Score also factors into the ranking of each vehicle. Shoppers seeking the most affordable luxury compact car should consider costs beyond the purchase price, including residual value, insurance, fuel efficiency, and maintenance, to fully understand how much a specific luxury compact car will cost to own and operate.

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1. Acura Integra (hatchback)

#1 of 36 Luxury Small Cars with the Most Legroom #1 of 31 Most Affordable Luxury Small Cars #1 of 19 Most Affordable Luxury Hatchbacks
iSEECARS SCORE

iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association

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  • Reliability 7.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.8 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $32,400 - $52,600
USED PRICE $27,482 - $46,155
MPG 30 - 33 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 24.3 cu ft

2. Cadillac CT4

#2 of 31 Most Affordable Luxury Small Cars #14 of 30 Best Luxury Compact Cars for Tall People #15 of 30 Most Comfortable Luxury Compact Cars
iSEECARS SCORE

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  • Value Retention 7.5 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $34,995 - $43,095
USED PRICE $24,739 - $42,498
MPG 26 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 10.7 cu ft

3. Audi A3

#1 of 5 Best Luxury Small Cars Under $40k #3 of 31 Most Affordable Luxury Small Cars #5 of 21 Best German Luxury Small Cars
iSEECARS SCORE

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8.2 / 10
  • Reliability 7.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.5 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $35,800 - $41,400
USED PRICE $19,712 - $36,998
MPG 30 - 32 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 10.9 cu ft

4. BMW 2 Series

#4 of 31 Most Affordable Luxury Small Cars #5 of 30 Best Luxury Compact Cars for Tall People #7 of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars for Tall People
iSEECARS SCORE

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  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 7.4 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $38,400 - $48,300
USED PRICE $21,776 - $40,952
MPG 27 - 28 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 12.0 cu ft

5. Lexus IS 300

#2 of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars #2 of 36 Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars #2 of 36 Best Family Luxury Small Cars
iSEECARS SCORE

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8.9 / 10
  • Reliability 8.6 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.0 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $40,085 - $45,195
USED PRICE $24,521 - $39,592
MPG 22 - 25 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 10.8 cu ft

6. Audi A4

#2 of 21 Best German Luxury Small Cars #2 of 15 Best German Luxury Compact Cars #3 of 36 Luxury Small Cars with the Most Legroom
iSEECARS SCORE

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8.5 / 10
  • Reliability 8.1 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.4 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $42,000 - $51,300
USED PRICE $20,999 - $38,995
MPG 27 - 30 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 12.0 cu ft

7. Genesis G70

#4 of 30 Best Luxury Compact Cars for Tall People #6 of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars for Tall People #7 of 36 Most Comfortable Luxury Small Cars
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  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 7.7 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $42,000 - $52,550
USED PRICE $22,999 - $46,485
MPG 23 - 24 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 10.5 cu ft

8. Volvo S60

#1 of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars for Towing #3 of 12 Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money #4 of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars
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8.6 / 10
  • Reliability 8.4 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.4 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $42,600 - $51,000
USED PRICE $20,994 - $47,361
MPG 28 - 30 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 11.6 cu ft

9. INFINITI Q50

#3 of 36 Most Comfortable Luxury Small Cars #3 of 30 Most Comfortable Luxury Compact Cars #5 of 12 Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money
iSEECARS SCORE

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7.2 / 10
  • Reliability 7.2 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.3 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $43,050 - $58,900
USED PRICE $19,989 - $39,811
MPG 22 - 23 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.5 cu ft

10. Lexus IS 350

#1 of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars #1 of 36 Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars #1 of 36 Best Family Luxury Small Cars
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9.1 / 10
  • Reliability 9.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.2 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $43,260 - $46,510
USED PRICE $33,309 - $47,995
MPG 22 - 23 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 10.8 cu ft

11. Lexus RC 300

#1 of 36 Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value #1 of 36 Most Comfortable Luxury Small Cars #1 of 34 Most Comfortable Luxury Coupes
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7.8 / 10
  • Reliability 7.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.5 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $44,770 - $51,680
USED PRICE $27,917 - $43,480
MPG 22 - 25 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 10.4 cu ft

12. BMW 3 Series

#1 of 21 Best German Luxury Small Cars #1 of 15 Best German Luxury Compact Cars #3 of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars
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8.6 / 10
  • Reliability 8.4 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.4 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $45,500 - $61,600
USED PRICE $23,251 - $50,443
MPG 26 - 29 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 16.9 cu ft

13. Alfa Romeo Giulia

#11 of 30 Best Luxury Compact Cars for Tall People #11 of 30 Most Comfortable Luxury Compact Cars #13 of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars for Tall People
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6.7 / 10
  • Reliability 6.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.4 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $45,995 - $50,995
USED PRICE $19,994 - $44,997
MPG 26 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 12.0 - 13.4 cu ft

14. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

#1 of 1 Best Luxury Small Cars for Teens #2 of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars for Tall People #2 of 36 Luxury Small Cars with the Most Legroom
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8.3 / 10
  • Reliability 8.3 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.5 / 10
  • Safety 9.0 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $46,950 - $60,700
USED PRICE $22,998 - $56,014
MPG 23 - 30 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 12.6 cu ft

15. Cadillac CT4-V

#4 of 30 Luxury Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower #5 of 36 Luxury Small Cars with the Most Horsepower #13 of 30 Best Luxury Compact Cars for Tall People
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  • Value Retention 7.5 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $47,295 - $62,195
USED PRICE $33,997 - $67,623
MPG 18 - 23 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 10.7 cu ft

16. Lexus RC 350

#2 of 36 Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value #2 of 36 Most Comfortable Luxury Small Cars #2 of 34 Most Comfortable Luxury Coupes
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7.3 / 10
  • Reliability 6.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.5 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $47,700 - $54,045
USED PRICE $31,898 - $51,997
MPG 22 - 23 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 10.4 cu ft

17. Audi A5 Sportback

#2 of 19 Most Affordable Luxury Hatchbacks #2 of 3 Best Luxury Hatchbacks Under $50k #3 of 36 Luxury Small Cars with the Most Cargo Space
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7.9 / 10
  • Reliability 6.2 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.4 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $48,400 - $56,950
USED PRICE $22,987 - $46,997
MPG 27 - 30 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 21.8 cu ft

18. Audi A5 (coupe)

#3 of 19 Most Affordable Luxury Hatchbacks #3 of 3 Best Luxury Hatchbacks Under $50k #4 of 28 Most Affordable Luxury Coupes
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7.8 / 10
  • Reliability 8.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.7 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $48,400 - $56,650
USED PRICE $22,991 - $39,992
MPG 27 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 10.9 cu ft

19. BMW 4 Series

#2 of 36 Luxury Small Cars with the Most Cargo Space #2 of 30 Luxury Compact Cars with the Most Cargo Space #9 of 30 Luxury Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower
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6.5 / 10
  • Reliability 5.8 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.2 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $49,200 - $64,600
USED PRICE $19,996 - $56,996
MPG 25 - 28 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 16.6 cu ft

20. Mercedes-Benz C-Class (coupe)

#1 of 30 Luxury Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower #2 of 36 Luxury Small Cars with the Most Horsepower #5 of 28 Most Affordable Luxury Coupes
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7.8 / 10
  • Reliability 7.7 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.9 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $49,550 - $131,913
USED PRICE $26,000 - $66,555
MPG 19 - 25 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 10.5 cu ft

21. BMW 4 Series (coupe)

#2 of 4 Best Luxury Small Cars Under $60k #3 of 34 Luxury Coupes with the Most Legroom #6 of 28 Most Affordable Luxury Coupes
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7.4 / 10
  • Reliability 7.2 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.7 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $50,700 - $66,250
USED PRICE $25,632 - $55,946
MPG 25 - 28 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 15.5 cu ft

22. Audi S4

#1 of 4 Best Luxury Small Cars Under $60k #4 of 36 Luxury Small Cars with the Most Legroom #9 of 36 Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
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7.7 / 10
  • Reliability 7.9 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.5 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $54,500 - $61,800
USED PRICE $29,996 - $49,294
MPG 24 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 12.0 cu ft

23. Audi S5 Sportback

#3 of 4 Best Luxury Small Cars Under $60k #4 of 36 Luxury Small Cars with the Most Cargo Space #4 of 30 Luxury Compact Cars with the Most Cargo Space
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7.2 / 10
  • Reliability 7.0 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.5 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $57,900 - $64,500
USED PRICE $33,046 - $58,396
MPG 23 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 21.8 cu ft

24. Lexus IS 500

#3 of 30 Luxury Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower #4 of 36 Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value #4 of 36 Luxury Small Cars with the Most Horsepower
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  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 8.2 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $58,870 - $63,370
USED PRICE $54,416 - $67,675
MPG 20 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 10.8 cu ft

25. BMW M3

#1 of 3 Best Manual Transmission Luxury Small Cars #1 of 2 Best Luxury Small Cars Under $80k #2 of 30 Luxury Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower
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7.7 / 10
  • Reliability 7.5 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.9 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $76,000 - $85,300
USED PRICE $66,984 - $99,978
MPG 19 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 13.0 cu ft

26. Audi RS 5 Sportback

#5 of 36 Luxury Small Cars with the Most Cargo Space #5 of 30 Luxury Compact Cars with the Most Cargo Space #5 of 30 Luxury Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower
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  • Value Retention 7.5 / 10
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NEW PRICE (MSRP) $79,900
USED PRICE $43,819 - $79,079
MPG 20 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 21.8 cu ft

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How We Rank These Cars

The Most Affordable Car lists rank vehicles by their starting MSRP.

Starting MSRP is the lowest MSRP across all trims for a given new car model. In the event there is a tie, we use iSeeCars proprietary rating of the overall quality of the car (iSeeCars Score) to break the tie.

The overall iSeeCars Score is an analysis of three factors: reliability, resale value and safety. It is calculated based on the latest research and analysis by our data science team. The data analysis comes from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with NHTSA and IIHS Safety Ratings.

Vehicles are scored in three categories:

Reliability

The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.

Value Retention

The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.

Safety

The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).