Luxury on a Budget: Eight Used Luxury Cars to Shop For

Does shopping on a budget mean squashing your dreams of driving a luxury vehicle? While that may be true at most dealerships, that isn’t what you’ll find when you shop our selection of high-quality used cars for sale. Our inventory is hand-selected and features a diverse lineup of excellent pre-owned models with luxury features that offer more value for your money. Here’s a closer look at eight of our top luxury picks that often find a home on our showroom floor.

#1 – Nissan Armada

The full-size Armada is a must for divers who want a spacious SUV that blends functionality and performance with opulence. A staple in the Nissan lineup since 2004, the 2025 Armada marks the SUV’s third generation, making late second-gen models an outstanding pre-owned find. For example, the 2022 Armada led the class by offering the most standard horsepower, technologies, and safety features. The top-tier Platinum trim adds every luxury imaginable, from its quilted leather-appointed interior and climate-controlled seats to a reclining third row, heated second-row seats, sliding moonroof, and Family Entertainment System with dual eight-inch monitors.

#2 – Lincoln Aviator

As Ford’s luxury brand, Lincoln has an impressive reputation for building reliable, well-equipped, and sophisticated models. The Aviator embodies those characteristics, from its first tenure in the Lincoln lineup from 2002 to 2005 to its reintroduction in 2020. With the Aviator’s grand return as a midsize luxury crossover, models built since 2020 are popular on the used lot because they offer modern technologies and premium features at a fraction of the cost. The 2020 Aviator Grand Touring is an excellent example, with its hybrid powertrain producing 494 horsepower and a best-in-class 630 lb-ft of torque. This performance complements the Aviator’s upscale design, which features conveniences like Phone As A Key and luxurious appointments like the Perfect Position seats with Active Motion that provide an in-seat massage and 30 points of adjustment.

#3 – Jeep Grand Cherokee L

The Grand Cherokee is a crossroads of luxury and capability. Jeep introduced the midsize SUV to widespread acclaim in the early 1990s, with the Grand Cherokee quickly becoming the most awarded SUV in the brand’s history. Today, the Grand Cherokee is in its fifth generation and is an outstanding option for drivers looking for the capability of a Jeep without compromising their comfort.

The fifth-generation Grand Cherokee debuted its larger and more luxurious sibling, the Grand Cherokee L, in 2021. With seating for up to seven, the Grand Cherokee L features Jeep’s class-leading Selec-Terrain Traction Management System, a choice of powertrains, and four-wheel drive. More importantly, it blends this capability with an upscale interior that incorporates extensive digital displays, ambient LED lighting, massaging front-row seats, and personalized climate zones. The details are thoughtful and well-executed, from the hand-wrapped and quilted Palermo leather seats to the open-pore wood trim.

#4 – Genesis G70

Driving an award-winning luxury sedan doesn’t have to cost a fortune, thanks to models like the Genesis G70. Named the 2019 North American Car of the Year, the Genesis G70 is an opulent sedan praised for its upscale interior and engaging driving demeanor. It’s also a relatively new entry for Genesis, the luxury division of Hyundai Motor Group.

The Genesis G70 debuted in 2019 and is still in its first generation. The automaker introduced a refresh in 2022, adding more standard equipment, a bolder aesthetic, and a tech-savvy interior that’s earned numerous awards for its premium features and sophisticated design. For a world-class experience, shop for a used G70 with the 3.3L twin-turbocharged V6 under the hood, which makes 365 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque.

#5 – Cadillac XT5

Cadillac is synonymous with luxury in the American automotive landscape, and crossovers like the XT5 prove as much. The XT5 joined the Cadillac lineup in 2017 and instantly became the brand’s top seller. Cadillac has capitalized on the XT5’s success by consistently updating the SUV to keep it relevant and attractive to drivers who value the brand’s legacy and affinity for opulence. The XT5’s most recent update came in 2020 when Cadillac introduced over 40 updates to its best-selling SUV.

The 2020 XT5 and newer models offer the latest technologies and conveniences, with each trim featuring a distinct persona and approach to luxury. With a bolder and more sophisticated exterior, the XT5’s interior blends its tech-savvy design with thoughtful details and premium comforts. This balance is everywhere you look, from the expansive digital displays and cutting-edge technologies to the high-quality leather seating.

#6 – Land Rover Range Rover

Land Rover has been a staple in the global automotive industry for decades, with a reputation built around its adventurous four-wheel drive SUVs. While that capability is ingrained in the Land Rover lineup, the automaker is also renowned for its effortless incorporation of luxury in models like the Range Rover. This midsize luxury SUV has been part of the Land Rover fleet since the 1970s, introducing its fifth generation in 2022.

The fifth-generation Range Rover is a testament to Land Rover’s ongoing success at responding to driver’s needs. The automaker gives drivers the best of both worlds, with the Range Rover promising plenty of adventure and modern luxuries. This balance is impeccable on the used lot. These models feature Land Rover’s next-generation Active Noise Cancellation to ensure an impeccably quiet and luxurious cabin experience that gives you every opportunity to enjoy the available Executive Class and Executive Class Comfort-Plus seating.

#7 – Infiniti Q50

As Nissan’s luxury division, Infiniti shares many similarities with its parent company but adds more opulence and innovation. This combination gives drivers a transformative and resplendent experience behind the wheel, especially in models like the Q50. The compact executive car has exuded luxury from its debut in 2014 to its final curtain call in 2024. Its recent discontinuation makes it even more attractive on the used lot, especially if you can find a newer model.

The Q50 is a finely crafted sedan with a penchant for performance. With Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, the Q50 is powered by a twin-turbocharged V6 engine. Models like the Q50 Red Sport 400 capitalize on this turbocharged heartbeat by adding better brakes and an updated suspension for pure thrills behind the wheel. This excitement is bolstered by the Q50’s upscale interior, which features leather-appointed seating, high-definition displays, and an extensive lineup of cutting-edge connectivity, safety, and driver-assist technologies working behind the scenes.

#8 – Lexus ES

Our list of used luxury cars wouldn’t be complete without an entry from Lexus, Toyota’s luxury division. The Lexus ES has been a staple in the lineup since 1990, when the automaker introduced the world to next-level luxury with its executive car. Today, the ES spans seven generations, thanks to frequent updates that add modern styling, fresh design details, and cutting-edge technologies to reflect industry-wide advancements and evolving drivers’ needs.

The ES enjoyed a significant refresh in 2022, with Lexus heightening the sedan’s appeal and enhancing its already value-oriented packaging. Beyond offering more standard technologies, the sporty F Sport trims are more engaging and responsive thanks to a Dynamic Handling Package. Because of this, an ES F Sport is an excellent find on the used lot, boasting exclusive badging and sportier design elements with an upscale cabin fitted with plush front seats, hand-crafted details, and high-quality materials.