Best Luxury SUVs Under $50,000

Completely redesigned in 2019, the fourth-generation Acura RDX compact crossover is in a heated battle with the Lexus NX over which is the most popular among buyers. Through September 2020, Acura sold 37,788 RDXs compared with 35,929 sales of the NX. That’s also more sales than any other crossover it its class. The Acura RDX starts at $37,800.

Completely redesigned in 2019, the fourth-generation Acura RDX compact crossover is in a heated battle with the Lexus NX over which is the most popular among buyers. Through September 2020, Acura sold 37,788 RDXs compared with 35,929 sales of the NX. That’s also more sales than any other crossover it its class. The Acura RDX starts at $37,800.

With aggressive styling, sporty handling and a $36,870 base price, it’s understandable that the 2020 Lexus NX compact SUV was the second-best selling model in its segment through September 2020 (behind the Acura RDX).

With aggressive styling, sporty handling and a $36,870 base price, it’s understandable that the 2020 Lexus NX compact SUV was the second-best selling model in its segment through September 2020 (behind the Acura RDX).

The 2020 Acura MDX midsize SUV is larger than its RDX sibling and offers a folding third row that makes it a popular choice among consumers that want a premium, family-friendly SUV. The MDX stands out in a very crowded segment: Through September 2020, sales of the MDX hit 32,553, tailing only the perennially popular Lexus RX andKia‘s all-new Telluride. The base price of the Acura MDX is $44,500.

The 2020 Acura MDX midsize SUV is larger than its RDX sibling and offers a folding third row that makes it a popular choice among consumers that want a premium, family-friendly SUV. The MDX stands out in a very crowded segment: Through September 2020, sales of the MDX hit 32,553, tailing only the perennially popular Lexus RX andKia‘s all-new Telluride. The base price of the Acura MDX is $44,500.

Performance-oriented drivers looking for an SUV to support their active lifestyle flock to the versatile 2020 BMW X3 compact SUV. It provides a composed type of luxury with a mix of serious sport potential and family friendliness. Through the first nine months of the year, BMW sold 36,400 X3s, which is right on the heels of Lexus’ NX. The 2020 BMW X3 starts at $41,950.

Performance-oriented drivers looking for an SUV to support their active lifestyle flock to the versatile 2020 BMW X3 compact SUV. It provides a composed type of luxury with a mix of serious sport potential and family friendliness. Through the first nine months of the year, BMW sold 36,400 X3s, which is right on the heels of Lexus’ NX. The 2020 BMW X3 starts at $41,950.

With an optional third row that expands seating to seven and more standard features than expected in a Mercedes-Benz, the 2020 GLB compact crossover has become popular with young families. An all-new entry for the 2020 model year, the Mercedes-Benz GLB sits between the GLA and the GLC in terms of size. Despite being on the market for under one year, it’s already topped sales of

With an optional third row that expands seating to seven and more standard features than expected in a Mercedes-Benz, the 2020 GLB compact crossover has become popular with young families. An all-new entry for the 2020 model year, the Mercedes-Benz GLB sits between the GLA and the GLC in terms of size. Despite being on the market for under one year, it’s already topped sales of 18,700 through the first three quarters of 2020. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB has a base price of $36,600.

High styling and a spacious interior are just two of the many reasons that families flock to the 2020 Infiniti QX60 midsize SUV, a roomy three-row SUV that seats up to seven and starts at $44,350. Though it’s middle of the pack among rivals (sales through September 2020 were 17,505), it’s a top-seller in Infiniti’s lineup. It also shares the same architecture as theNissan Pathfinder.

High styling and a spacious interior are just two of the many reasons that families flock to the 2020 Infiniti QX60 midsize SUV, a roomy three-row SUV that seats up to seven and starts at $44,350. Though it’s middle of the pack among rivals (sales through September 2020 were 17,505), it’s a top-seller in Infiniti’s lineup. It also shares the same architecture as theNissan Pathfinder.

Packed with standard advanced driver-assistance safety tech that often costs thousands of dollars more in luxury vehicles, the 2020 Cadillac XT4 compact SUV is a popular choice for value-oriented buyers. A new entry for Cadillac that’s still early in its first generation, sales of the XT4 hit 15,485 through the first three quarters of 2020, a feat considering it competes against

Packed with standard advanced driver-assistance safety tech that often costs thousands of dollars more in luxury vehicles, the 2020 Cadillac XT4 compact SUV is a popular choice for value-oriented buyers. A new entry for Cadillac that’s still early in its first generation, sales of the XT4 hit 15,485 through the first three quarters of 2020, a feat considering it competes against segment stalwarts like the Acura RDX, Lexus NX and BMW X3. The base 2020 Cadillac XT4 costs $35,695.

Refined styling inside and out draw consumers to the 2020 Infiniti QX50 compact SUV that also has an attractive base price of $37,250. Completely redesigned for the 2019 model year, the QX50 offers a well-appointed interior and an impressive 31.1 cubic-feet of cargo space, which is five more more than the popular Audi Q5. Through September, the Infiniti QX50 sold 14,569 units.

Refined styling inside and out draw consumers to the 2020 Infiniti QX50 compact SUV that also has an attractive base price of $37,250. Completely redesigned for the 2019 model year, the QX50 offers a well-appointed interior and an impressive 31.1 cubic-feet of cargo space, which is five more more than the popular Audi Q5. Through September, the Infiniti QX50 sold 14,569 units.

Refined styling and renowned German engineering are some of the reasons that the 2020 Audi Q5 is compact SUV is popular with consumers and the brand’s top-seller. It offers buyers plenty of utility for recreational use or family hauling and also can hold its own off road. Through September 2020, Audi sold 29,350 Q5s, putting it just behind its German rivals in the segment, the Mercedes-Benz GLC and BMW’s X3. The base 2020 Audi Q5 costs $43,300.

Refined styling and renowned German engineering are some of the reasons that the 2020 Audi Q5 is compact SUV is popular with consumers and the brand’s top-seller. It offers buyers plenty of utility for recreational use or family hauling and also can hold its own off road. Through September 2020, Audi sold 29,350 Q5s, putting it just behind its German rivals in the segment, the Mercedes-Benz GLC and BMW’s X3. The base 2020 Audi Q5 costs $43,300.

The 2020 Lincoln Corsair compact SUV is an all-new entry and fills the void left by the outgoing Lincoln MKC. It’s also the smallest crossover in the premium brand’s lineup. The modern interior and attractive base price of $35,945 makes it a compelling purchase for buyers entering the luxury market. It also shares the same platform as the new-for-2020 Ford Escape. Lincoln sold 14,009 Corsairs though September 2020.

The 2020 Lincoln Corsair compact SUV is an all-new entry and fills the void left by the outgoing Lincoln MKC. It’s also the smallest crossover in the premium brand’s lineup. The modern interior and attractive base price of $35,945 makes it a compelling purchase for buyers entering the luxury market. It also shares the same platform as the new-for-2020 Ford Escape. Lincoln sold 14,009 Corsairs though September 2020.