Looking for the full range of features and amenities without that intimidating luxury price-tag? You can still get a vehicle fitted out with premium materials and the best in high-tech and luxe features without completely breaking the bank. Here are the 5 best cars for luxury on a budget.

Nissan Maxima

The Nissan Maxima tends to defy the standard when compared to other models in its class. It doesn’t boast an official “luxury” badge, yet it performs and feels like a step above comparable models and presents a driving experience like a luxury sedan.

The Maxima is powerful and fun to drive, with strong acceleration and sporty handling, yet also sophisticated and stylish, with a refined and comfortably smooth ride. The interior feels much more luxurious than the price-tag would suggest, with soft-touch surfaces throughout and “Zero Gravity” seats that are both supportive and comfortable.

Standard features include keyless ignition and entry, leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay capabilities, sound system with satellite radio and a navigation system. Optional luxurious upgrades include 360-degree parking camera, Nissan Connect, upgraded driver seat with two-way power lumbar, premium diamond-quilted leather upholstery, driver attention alert system and a premium Bose audio system.

Audi A3

The Audi A3 is a premium vehicle at a reasonable price that provides the perfect entry-level option for drivers wanting to break into the luxury market. Drivers love the sophisticated, refined style of the Audi A3 combined with the smooth maneuverability, powerful acceleration and sharp handling. This is a vehicle that speaks of luxury and sophistication while still providing a fun and sporty drive.

Basic features on the A3 include leather upholstery, an eight-way power driver seat with four-way power lumbar adjustment, front and rear parking sensors, Bluetooth connectivity, the MMI electronics system and a 10-speaker sound system. Optional upgrades include smartphone integration with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capabilities, a powered passenger seat, Bang and Olufsen sound system and adaptive cruise control. Max out on the luxury and high-tech features with the Technology package, that comes with mobile 4G LTE connectivity and Wi-Fi hot-spot, voice controls, mobile app integration and a navigation system that utilizes Google Earth imagery.

Mercedes-Benz CLA class

The Mercedes-Benz CLA class keeps all of the classic Mercedes style and sophistication with some fun features and a reasonable price-tag. Drivers adore this vehicle because of its fun and sporty driving experience, full suite of safety features and equipment, incredible fuel economy and impressive cargo carrying capacity. You can have it all in a luxury package with a sleek, distinctive style in the CLA class.

Standard features for the CLA class are impressive, particularly the forward collision warning system with automatic braking and the drowsy driver attention system, two advanced safety features that are almost always optional or not available on other luxury car models. Also standard are eight-way power front seats with four-way driver lumbar adjustment and memory functions, Bluetooth connectivity, the Mercedes COMAND technology system and the Mbrace2 emergency communication system. Optional upgrades include advanced safety features, a Harman Kardon sound system, panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, adjustable suspension, automatic parking system, smartphone integration and a navigation system with voice controls.

Cadillac ATS

It’s hard to drive a Cadillac without people noticing your style. The ATS matches that sophisticated attitude with impressive performance thanks to agile handling, a full suite of high-tech features and an entertaining driving experience,

The ATS is a compact luxury sport sedan with rear or all wheel drive that comes standard with some impressive features including keyless ignition, rear-view camera, six-way power front seats with power lumbar and the CUE infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, OnStar, voice controls, Bluetooth connectivity and a Bose sound system.  Optional luxurious upgrades include leather surface seats with 10-way power seats, sunroof, a suite of advanced driver assist and safety features including collision alert, and parking sensors.

Volvo S60

Volvo has a great reputation for safety, but the Volvo S60 turns heads with style and power befitting of a luxury car known for speed and sporty driving. This car still feels sophisticated thanks to an all wheel drive system and interior cabin features that keep it both comfortable and quiet even while it’s roaring with its supercharger and turbocharger engines.

Standard features on the S60 include Volvo’s On Call safety system that provides emergency and stolen vehicle assistance and automatic crash notification, Volvo’s Sensus smartphone app integration, Bluetooth connectivity, Wi-Fi capability, a fully-equipped sound system, leather seats, eight-way power driver seat with adjustable lumbar and memory settings, and low speed forward collision warning.

Optional luxury upgrades include a navigation system, premium Harman Kardon sound system, parking assistance, rear-seat entertainment with dual displays, keyless ignition and entry, a power front passenger seat and wood interior trim.

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I'm Cheryl Posner. I previously served my country in the United States Navy. It was there, in Georgia, that I met the man that I would fall in love with, marry and raise a family. I served for 4 years and am now proud to say that I am a veteran as well as a war veteran after being deployed to Afghanistan a month after I was married in 2005. I have been married for over 9 years and am the mother of three gorgeous girls. Julia who is 4 years, Mary who is 2 years and my Gywenn who is 5 1/2 months old. I love to take photos and document our lives through my pictures. I’m addicted to getting lost in a great book, reality television is my therapy and I love a glass of wine.

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