Best luxury cars
Luxury cars
We've compiled a list of the 10 most popular used luxury cars with CarMax customers. Learn more about how our lists work.
1. BMW X3
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Pros
Sporty performance Roomy interior Good utility
Cons
Stiff ride Less premium than competitors Hybrid discontinued
2. Lexus RX 350
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3. Audi Q5
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Pros
Choice of powertrains, including a hybrid option Comfortable and upmarket interior Many desirable features included as standard
Cons
Transmission is sometimes sluggish Touchscreen placement is awkward and hard to access Bland styling might not stand out enough
4. Chrysler Pacifica
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5. Acura MDX
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Pros
Third-row seating Responsive, easy-to-use touchscreen Nimble steering and handling
Cons
Lacks third-row climate vents Cramped third-row seats are best suited to children Sluggish acceleration
6. Tesla Model 3
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Pros
Excellent EPA-estimated range Comfortable seating with ample space Easy to drive and good visibility
Cons
The touchscreen controls almost everything No support for Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® The touch-based drive selector isn’t intuitive at first
7. Mercedes-Benz C300
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8. Mercedes-Benz GLC300
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9. Cadillac XT5
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Pros
Lots of legroom and headroom, in both the front and back Sharp good looks
Cons
Limited in-cabin storage Not a lot of rear cargo space for its class Lots of road and engine noise within the cabin
10. Acura RDX
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Pros
Powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine Cozy cabin with ample headroom Abundant rear cargo storage
Cons
Distracting touchscreen for infotainment system Rear visibility hindered by hatch hinges No engine upgrade option
How we ranked this list
To create our "Best Of" lists, our analysts look at CarMax vehicle and sales data over a recent 6-month period, from January 2024 through June 2024. Looking back over a 6-month period allows for the highest sample size possible while also providing up-to-date pricing information. Some articles may include data points with lower sample sizes.
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