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
CarMax owner rating
4.5
Pros
Sporty performance Roomy interior Good utility
Cons
Stiff ride Less premium than competitors Hybrid discontinued
2. Lexus RX 350
CarMax owner rating
4.7
Pros
Sophisticated exterior Refined and comfy interior Solid fuel economy numbers
Cons
Low driver engagement No RX 350 F Sport trim No third-row option
3. Audi Q5
CarMax owner rating
4.5
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
CarMax owner rating
4.4
Pros
Versatile seating Available all-wheel drive Plug-in hybrid model
Cons
Starting to feel its age Mediocre mileage with standard V6 Occasionally balky shifts from nine-speed automatic
5. Acura MDX
CarMax owner rating
4.6
Pros
Comfortable seats Large cargo area Handling strikes a balance between relaxed and sporty
Cons
The base V6 engine lacks the power of turbocharged rivals The touchpad interface for the infotainment requires a steep learning curve
6. Tesla Model 3
CarMax owner rating
4.6
Pros
Spacious interior Impressive EPA-estimated range New-for-2024 rear-row touchscreen Responsive handling
Cons
Touchscreen interface dominates the in-cabin experience No Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™ functionality
7. Mercedes-Benz C300
CarMax owner rating
4.5
Pros
Premium interior features and materials Quiet and comfortable ride Solid fuel economy
Cons
Controls are a little hard to use The base engine isn't particularly quick Transmission shifts can be hard
8. Mercedes-Benz GLC300
CarMax owner rating
4.4
Pros
Comfortable and connected steering Quiet and cozy ride Luxurious interior
Cons
Wireless charging pad is hard to reach Multimedia system can be complicated to use Second-row seats don’t recline
9. Cadillac XT5
CarMax owner rating
4.6
Pros
Good cargo capacity Spacious cabin Plentiful features for the money
Cons
Limited cabin storage Small infotainment screen Noisy cabin
10. Acura RDX
CarMax owner rating
4.5
Pros
Decent features and options Roomy cabin and cargo space All-wheel drive with torque vectoring amplifies handling
Cons
Upgrades only available as packages Some drivers may find infotainment screen too high Only one trim, with no chance to trade up on powertrain
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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Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates for when vehicle sold as new. Fuel economy may vary for reasons like driving conditions and vehicle history. Unless specified, figures are for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. See fueleconomy.gov.
Range figures are based on EPA estimates for when vehicle sold as new and assume a full battery charge. Range will vary based on things like battery age, vehicle condition and history, driving and charging habits, accessory use, and driving conditions. Battery capacity may decrease with time and use. See fueleconomy.gov for more info.
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