2025 Roundup: The Best Luxury Cars From $50,000-$60,000

If you're on the hunt for the best cars under $60K that prioritize luxury and performance, then you're in luck. Your team at Gunther Volvo Cars Delray Beach has put together a comprehensive list of the heaviest hitters in the segment. We'll go over key facts and figures that you need to know.

Be careful as you search for a new luxury automobile. Some automakers will lean on past achievements and hope that brand recognition will be enough to drive a purchase. Volvo Cars goes the distance to ensure that every luxurious model comes packed with the modern driving technology on your wishlist. So, let's dig in. The best cars under $60K are waiting to be discovered right here.

Is Your Mind on Your Money?

Many of us are price-conscious shoppers. We comb the internet every day for everything from vitamins to vacation packages, looking for the best deal. In other words, we want our money to go as far as it can. Unfortunately, some vehicle manufacturers exploit this mentality. The promise of luxurious motoring is often yanked away by sleight of hand, leaving hopeful drivers with a bare-bones version of what they thought they might get based on the latest commercial or print ad.

This isn't the Volvo Cars way. If you're paying top dollar for a luxury vehicle, you should get some luxury amenities, right? For instance, many competitors on this list do not include standard features like a panoramic moonroof, but the Volvo S60 does. This automaker also strives to be upfront about what you can expect to receive, but please ask our team any questions you may have.

The Volvo S60: Luxury, Performance, Value

Loved by many as the perfect balance between performance and luxury, every Volvo S60 ensures you have a thrilling drive with the latest features demanded by modern drivers. That's why you'll find essentials offered here, such as:

• Panoramic roof
• High-performance sound system
• 12.3-inch digital driver display
• 9-inch touchscreen infotainment center
• Voice command functionality
• Lane Keeping Aid
• Blind Spot Information System
• Cross Traffic Alert
• Collision Mitigation
• Oncoming Lane Mitigation

If you want a four-zone climate system, a Harman Kardon® premium sound system, or a Head-Up Display, these features are available further up the trim ladder. However, we leave that choice up to you. At its core, every Volvo S60 model comes with the essentials that we know today's drivers can't live without, as well as many amenities you never knew you wanted.

Now, we'll take a look at the list of candidates and see who really has the best cars under $60K.

The Best Luxury Sedans Under $60K

In this section, we'll name some of the best cars under $60K for luxury-seeking drivers and point out key takeaways to assist you with your research.

#1 2025 Volvo S60 & Volvo S60 Plug-In Hybrid

Overview:	The Volvo S60 is available with anywhere from 247 horsepower to 455 horsepower. The latter is found on its electrified plug-in version, the Volvo S60 Plug-In Hybrid. Depending on the configuration you select, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive will help you make the most of any drive. Three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first, of factory scheduled maintenance1 are included, as well as stunning exterior color choices, premium wheels, and more.
Horsepower:	247 to 455
0-60:	6.2 to 4.3 seconds

#2 2025 Volvo S90

Overview:	As you might have guessed, the Volvo S90 is the larger version of the Volvo S60. Optimized for extended touring and premium comfort, you'll enjoy a true luxury sedan with a pass-through rear bench, standard all-wheel drive, wireless charging, and semi-autonomous driving capabilities, among many other features. Imagine the Volvo S60, just bigger – and with more standard horsepower. While this model also contains a PHEV version, it is beyond the scope of this list.
Horsepower:	295
0-60:	6.2 seconds

#3 2025 Genesis G80

Overview:	We give credit where credit is due. The Genesis G80 is a viable – if slightly less appealing – alternative to either Volvo sedan model. Going nearly toe-to-toe with the Volvo S60 on all counts, we applaud Genesis for also including complimentary factory scheduled maintenance.1 While it offers an all-electric variant, it is not available as a plug-in hybrid.
Horsepower:	300
0-60:	5.72 seconds

#4 2025 Cadillac CT5 & Cadillac CT5-V

Overview:	Sharp American styling is found in the Cadillac CT5. With the CT5 and performance-oriented V-Series model, the CT5-V, you'll find more available power than many other luxury cars under $60,000. However, Cadillac complimentary maintenance only covers the first service visit.1
Horsepower:	237 to 360
0-60:	6.9 to 4.6 seconds

#5 2025 BMW 5 Series

Overview:	This driving machine comes out of the gate with distinctive German styling and precision road handling. You'll find the BMW 530i model midway on our list – while it is one of the priciest of the lot, it doesn't offer standard Google built-in infotainment services or many other standard Volvo Cars features. Fortunately for this BMW sedan, a three-year or 36,000-mile maintenance plan is included.1
Horsepower:	255
0-60:	5.9 seconds

#6 2025 Audi A6

Overview:	The Audi A6 is the best option among our least favorite choices. With distinctive upscale style, the Audi A6 is pricier than other rivals and light on some of the features you would expect – the same issue we've encountered in some of the other models discussed thus far. This vehicle offers a turbocharged engine but does not live up to the complimentary maintenance standard set by Volvo Cars.
Horsepower:	261
0-60:	5.8 seconds

#7 2025 Lexus ES

Overview:	The Lexus ES provides up to 302 horsepower at the top of the range. With an interior that's seemingly inspired by BMW models, this is another vehicle that falls short of the luxury Volvo sedan choices described above. Only one year of maintenance is covered,1 which does not compare so well to some of the other maintenance packages you can find on other luxury cars.
Horsepower:	203 to 302
0-60:	8.6 to 6.6 seconds

Visit Us Today for a Luxury Sedan Test Drive

Luxury is a highly subjective term, as is the word "best." The above vehicles are the leading examples that define the segment. At Gunther Volvo Cars Delray Beach, we believe that you should get what you're paying for without hidden agendas. The Volvo S60 and Volvo S90 have the features, luxury, and legacy of safety, innovation, and value that make for an unsurpassed ownership experience. We're pretty sure that if someone asked you which are the best cars under $60K, Volvo Cars would be at the top of your list, too.

Frequently Asked Questions

When it comes time to buy or lease one of the best luxury cars under $60K, we want you to be confident in your choice. Nothing will substitute an email exchange or phone call with one of our sales specialists to review all the details, but for your convenience, we've listed a few of the questions we get the most here:

What is the fastest car under $60K?

From this list, the Volvo S60 Plug-In Hybrid has the most horsepower and the fastest time from zero to 60 mph. Of course, the horsepower and acceleration of any model depend on your options, and there are vehicles outside the scope of this list. Within this realm, however, the Volvo S60 Plug-In Hybrid does exceptionally well with its blazing 4.3-second 0-60 time.

Which car under $60K is the most affordable?

The Lexus ES has the lowest starting MSRP from our field of options. However, as we've pointed out, the base Lexus ES model is generally light on premium amenities, with a substantial markup accompanying the addition of features comparable to those of some competitors. The next-most-affordable choice in our list of best luxury sedans under $60K is the excellently appointed 2025 Volvo S60.

What are the best cars under $60K to buy?

The Volvo S60 and Volvo S90 are some of the best luxury cars from $50,000–$60,000 out there. Each of these sleek and sporty executive sedans offers performance potential, great fuel economy, and a comfortable interior that is packed with luxury features. You can opt for a dynamic plug-in hybrid model or stick with the efficient mild-hybrid sedans.

Luxury Cars Under $60,000: Conclusions

Some people equate the luxury automobile market with price tags well into the six-figure bracket. We trust that our list of the best cars under $60K has proven to you that you don't need to take out a second mortgage to buy or lease a luxury vehicle.

However, among those named, which would you describe as one of the best cars under $60,000? Would you base your decision on branding, features, pricing, or all of the above? Going for anything other than a Volvo vehicle is kind of like buying an expensive three-piece suit and only being given one piece. Meanwhile, many of the suits from our new Volvo inventory start at less than $60K.

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¹The complimentary maintenance services listed on this web page are for informational purposes and shall not be solely relied upon. These services may have specific conditions, limitations, and exclusions, and not all vehicles may qualify for complimentary maintenance. For detailed coverage specifics, including what is included in the complimentary maintenance and any potential costs, please contact our dealership.

²This information is not verified by the official manufacturer and shall serve solely as unofficial general information. For details, visit: https://www.caranddriver.com/genesis/g80-2025