10 Luxury Cars That Will Become Affordable in 2025
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Looking to step into the luxury car market in 2025? Auto expert Chris Pyle from JustAnswer recently offered a reality check about luxury car “affordability” that might surprise you.
“Cars do not really become affordable. They get more expensive each year,” Pyle pointed out. He noted that true affordability comes from personal financial changes.
“The only thing to make one more affordable would be a pay raise, or you have reduced your debt to income from paying off other expenses,” he said.
Instead of focusing on price drops, his insights reveal smarter ways to get luxury features without the premium price tag.
The Hidden Luxury Value: Ford Explorer
While not traditionally considered a luxury vehicle, Pyle revealed why the Ford Explorer deserves consideration.
“There are very few extra features a car can have that Ford has not included as an option in this car,” he said.
The features list impressed even this veteran mechanic: “It can massage your bum, or heat the bum for the second row passengers. It will tell you when you are driving unsafe, [and has] cameras all the way around. It can even find a parking space and park for you.”
The Lexus Value Proposition
When it comes to proven luxury value, Pyle highlighted several Lexus models.
“There are like seven models — car and SUV — they have now that are worth the value: ES350, RX350, ES300, GS350, IS350, NX300, [and] LX570,” he said.
The advantage?
“Resale value is the perk here; Lexus holds value,” Pyle noted. He added that “ownership costs are in line with others” and “fuel MPG is not too bad.”
However, the car expert cautioned that while they come “loaded with extras that will not break the bank,” the “Lexus lineup is near the top on cost to buy, many are leased instead.”
The Compact Luxury Contenders
For those seeking more affordable luxury options, Pyle pointed to the Audi A340.
“It is not often you find an Audi this low priced,” he said, though he warned about “the smaller trunk.” Still, he praised its “high-tech cockpit like you normally see in an Audi.”
Similar observations applied to another competitor: “The Cadillac CT40 mimics these comments but space is tight behind the front occupants,” Pyle noted.
The Bottom Line
It’s true that luxury cars aren’t getting any cheaper, but there are options that offer luxury features without the traditional luxury price tag — if you know where to look and what compromises you’re willing to make.
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