Luxury vehicles
Luxury cars and SUVs are designed to give you more of everything: more features, more comfort, more quiet… in exchange for more money, of course.
These days there are many luxury brands, each offering a wide variety of vehicles in every class and category to suit your individual needs and tastes.
Best luxury SUVs and crossovers
Combining great features, style, and practicality, a used luxury SUV checks all the right boxes.
1. 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
2. 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
3. Infiniti QX60
CarMax owner rating
4.3
Pros
Great passenger space Full of features Quiet and comfortable cabin
Cons
Lackluster acceleration Ride can be rough on some surfaces Front seats could be better
Best luxury sports cars
We've compiled a list of the 10 most popular used luxury sports cars with CarMax customers.
1. Chevrolet Corvette
CarMax owner rating
4.8
Pros
This is a powerful sports car The handling is on point and the driver feels in control You can get your hands on a Corvette for a relatively attainable price
Cons
It's a pain to get in and even harder to get out of one Rear visibility is quite poor The Corvette is missing some of the latest advanced driver safety features
2. BMW M340
CarMax owner rating
5
Pros
Sophisticated interior Stunning exterior Potent engine options
Cons
Limited rear legroom Noticeable wind noise Steering could be more precise
3. BMW Z4
CarMax owner rating
4.7
Pros
Iconic roadster silhouette Clever engineering keeps the interior quiet Useful cargo space
Cons
More sensible than its appearance suggests Minimal small-item storage Center console cupholders are awkwardly positioned
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FAQs about luxury vehicles
There are multiple luxury car brands, including Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, and Porsche.
Luxury cars are typically higher-end vehicles with more features, higher-quality materials, and better performance than non-luxury cars. That said, the line is blurred as many mainstream brands are offering similar features on high-end trim levels, giving luxury brands a run for their money.
In general, luxury cars tend to cost more to operate than non-luxury cars. This is due to the fact that they usually require higher-grade fuel, more expensive oil changes and maintenance, and more frequent repairs.
Additionally, luxury cars typically have higher insurance premiums than non-luxury cars as replacement parts may not be available in as widespread a manner.
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How we ranked these vehicles
Our "Best of" lists represent the most popular vehicles with CarMax customers. To create the Best lists, our analysts look at CarMax vehicle and sales data over a recent 6-month period and rank the top selling vehicles in order. Looking back over a 6-month period allows for the highest sample size possible while also providing up-to-date pricing information. Each list includes the specific dates used when it was generated. Some articles may include data points with lower sample sizes.
To create our "Most Reliable" lists, our analysts pull the top most reliable vehicles—in order—according to RepairPal rankings. RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2006-2020 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features. RepairPal Reliability Ratings are provided by RepairPal and CarMax is not responsible for their accuracy. Learn more about RepairPal reliability ratings.
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