15 Most Affordable Luxury Crossovers

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3. BMW X3

Starting Price: around $42,000

One of the lowest priced BMWs on the market today is the BMW X3 crossover SUV. Building on the success of the X1, the company designed the X3 to combine the additional utility of driving an SUV with the “fun” of driving one of the proven 3-series BMW sedans. Consumers can choose from one of three turbocharged engines for the auto: 240 HP 2.0 liter four cylinder, 300 HP 3.0 liter six cylinder, or a 180 HP 2.0 liter, diesel four cylinder. The diesel engine is provided for consumers demanding increased fuel economy, and all of the engine options come with the BMW, eight-speed automatic transmission. The BMW Dynamic Handling package is one of the favorites of owners of this SUV with a large number of options available to add when purchasing the vehicle new. The auto is rated at 21 mpg city / 28 mpg highway.