Buying a new luxury car usually comes with a hefty price tag. What makes them so expensive? They feature premium materials like open-pore woodgrain, Nappa leather upholstery, and sometimes even animal skin rugs for their interiors.They also offer class-leading technology that you might not always find on a standard vehicle. So where does the used market stand in all of this? More than ever before, people are buying used (often certified pre-owned) luxury cars/SUVs.Cars see a massive drop-off in value once they leave the lot, so entry into the luxury segment is that much more obtainable. Not for every car, though, staples like the Lexus RX350 really hold their value. We're going to dive into 10 used luxury SUVs that offer everything you love about a luxury car for half the price. 2017 Porsche Macan Sport Average Used Price: $24,827 Porsche Porsche in recent years has become less of a sports car brand and more of a luxury SUV brand. That shines through in the compact entry, the Porsche Macan. While it is powered by a boastful twin-turbo V-6, it also offers mechanical tech like torque vectoring to help with performance. Performance Specifications Porsche is also known to have one of the most customizable interiors on the market. You'll have to do some digging to find one that fits your needs exactly. Not to worry, as most of what you will find will be supple and luxurious.Find [[default_name]] and more cars for sale on our MarketplaceShop Now 2018 Volvo XC60 T8 Inscription Average Used Price: $24,981 VolvoGetting a plug-in hybrid, especially one that's as luxurious as the XC60, is unheard of. The 2018 XC60 can travel on 18 miles of electricity alone and can charge to a full battery on a 240V plug in three hours. Mechanically speaking, it also comes with an adaptive suspension system. Performance Specifications Apart from some software updates, not much has changed between this and the newest 2024 Volvo XC60's interior. It features a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It also comes with a Harman Kardon sound system and an Orrefors crystal gear lever.Find [[default_name]] and more cars for sale on our MarketplaceShop Now 2018 Cadillac XT5 Platinum Average Used Price: $22,543 Cadillac Successor to the popular SRX, the Cadillac XT5 Platinum took what was great about that mid-size luxury SUV and made it modern. This model comes with a magnetic ride suspension system that adjusts to the road conditions and your driving needs. Performance Specifications On the interior, the XT5 platinum has a mix of physicality and digitization. It features an eight-inch infotainment system and a partially digital gauge cluster. Being the Platinum trim, you're also treated to a Bose premium sound system and panoramic sunroof.Find [[default_name]] and more cars for sale on our MarketplaceShop Now 2017 Lexus RX350 Average Used Price: $22,482 Lexus What can we say about one of America's favorite luxury SUVs? The RX350 features a timeless interior with an “L” shape that travels from the center console up to the dashboard to display the 8-inch infotainment system. You can also expect premium upholstery and trim as well. Performance Specifications The 2017 model comes with Lexus' patented Safety System+ which features emergency braking, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control. The RX350 is so popular for its ability to blend everything great about a luxury car into one reasonably priced package. 2018 BMW X3 M40i Average Used Price: $21,608 BMW What could be better than a BMW under $25,000? A BMW with an M badge on it. The higher-performance variant of the X3 comes with bigger wheels, different body cladding, and a much larger inline six-cylinder engine that differentiates it from the pack. Performance Specifications The interior features a 10.25 infotainment display, Harman Kardon sound system, and ambient lighting. Back to the mechanics of the X3, it also comes with an adaptive M suspension, bigger brakes, and varying sport drive and comfort modes. 2017 Audi Q5 3.0T Prestige Average Used Price: $20,003 Audi Audi is known for putting superchargers in their engines, and the Q5 is no exception. On the inside, you can look for a panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, and an infotainment system. The style is a bit more classic Audi in comparison to the new Q5s, but still worth a look. Performance Specifications The interior also features a Bang & Olufsen premium audio system, Bluetooth, and heated seats. It also comes with paddle shifters, adaptive cruise control, and a rearview camera. Audi has some cool colors too, so you'll have a good combination to choose from. 2018 Lincoln MKC Black Label Average Used Price: $20,186 Lincoln The Black Label MKC is the top-tier MKC and one of the last of its kind as well. In 2020, Lincoln has since replaced it with the Corsair. That's not to dismiss the MKC because it features classic Lincoln styling like the winged front grille and the quintessential gear selector down the dashboard. Performance Specifications It's surprisingly quick and capable as well. It offers a cargo range of 25 cubic feet and 53 cubic feet with the seats down. The interior also features an eight-inch infotainment display, including the Sync 3 infotainment system. 2019 Infiniti QX50 Essential Average Used Price: $19,469 Infiniti As there haven't been many changes made since its redesign, the 2019 Infiniti QX50 might be a good choice. That's not to disparage it, though. It comes with some very nice interior upholstery and trims, not to mention color options as well. Performance Specifications The 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder features a VC turbocharged engine that vacillates between 8:1 and 14:1. These two compression ratios give you performance or economic driving abilities based on your needs. It also tows one of the highest numbers in its class. 2016 Acura MDX SH-AWD Average Used Price: $14,263 Acura While some on this list come optional with a third row, the MDX is the only dedicated three-row mid-size SUV. It features their patented SH-AWD system that offers great on-road, and even some light off-road, performance. Performance Specifications The interior is a technological marvel, with a total of three screens. It has one dedicated for HVAC controls, a navigation system up top, and finally a screen in the partially digital gauge cluster. It also has the highest towing capacity on this list. 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Average Used Price: $13,929 Mercedes-Benz There may be a reason the Mercedes GLC 300 is the cheapest on this list. It has an average overall J.D. Power score of 76. It also features a quality and reliability rating of 71 out of 100. On the plus side, it does score 81 for driving experience. Performance Specifications There were also zero recalls for this year. The biggest issues we've seen in our research are mechanical and panoramic sunroof sealants-related. Other than that, you should be treated to a typical Mercedes-Benz experience with the interior, but definitely the driving experience.