The average transaction price for an entry-level luxury car is about $40,000 nowadays. The average price for a flagship luxury sedan is closer to $100,000. That's a big gap, and these midsize luxury sedans are here to fill it with an average selling price of around $55,000.

Without further ado, these are the most affordable luxury cars: BMW X1 $35,400. Cadillac XT4 $36,790. Lexus UX $33,000. Lincoln Corsair $37,100. Infiniti QX50 $37,600. Genesis G70 $37,500. BMW 5-Series $54,200. Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 SUV $36,200.

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