Cheapest luxury cars to own in the US

Each model's cheapest trim, ranked by what it costs to own over 6 years in California.

Cheapest to own in California 2026 Lexus UX 300h: $1,195/mo true cost, $44,174 to drive away.

12026 Lexus UX 300hCarHybrid54$44,174$86,046$1,195
22026 Acura IntegraCarPremium gas56$38,016$88,635$1,231
32027 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228 Gran CoupeCarPremium gas5—$45,160$91,134$1,266
42027 Volvo EX30 Plus - Single Motor Extended RangeSUVElectric53$46,816$91,761$1,274
52026 Acura ADXCrossover or wagonPremium gas56$39,928$91,969$1,277
62027 Mercedes-Benz CLA 220 HybridCarHybrid53$49,520$92,000$1,278
72026 Alfa Romeo Tonale SprintSUVGas513$44,501$93,918$1,304
82027 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250SUVPremium gas5—$47,176$96,064$1,334
92027 Lincoln Corsair Premiere AWDCarHybrid5—$53,269$96,132$1,335
102026 Lexus NX 350hSUVHybrid55$52,370$96,389$1,339
112027 Audi A3 40 TFSI quattro S tronicCarPremium gas5—$45,972$97,445$1,353
122027 BMW X1 xDrive28iSUVPremium gas5—$48,648$97,570$1,355
132027 Lexus RZ 350eSUVElectric58$53,378$97,678$1,357
142027 Audi Q3 TFSI quattro S tronicSUVGas5—$50,005$97,965$1,361
152026 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250SUVPremium gas5—$49,193$98,195$1,364
162027 Lexus ES 350h PremiumCarHybrid53$57,416$98,259$1,365
172026 Volvo XC40 Core - B4 FWD Gas (mild hybrid)SUVPremium gas55$47,491$98,450$1,367
182027 BMW X2 xDrive28iSUVPremium gas5—$50,283$99,547$1,383
192027 Genesis GV60 RWDSUVElectric56$52,184$100,160$1,391
202026 Alfa Romeo GiuliaCarGas5—$52,675$102,610$1,425
$1,195
A month
Fuel HybridSeats 5Bags 4Drive away $44,1746-year cost $86,046
$1,231
A month
Fuel Premium gasSeats 5Bags 6Drive away $38,0166-year cost $88,635
Fuel Premium gasSeats 5Bags —Drive away $45,1606-year cost $91,134
Fuel ElectricSeats 5Bags 3Drive away $46,8166-year cost $91,761
$1,277
A month
Fuel Premium gasSeats 5Bags 6Drive away $39,9286-year cost $91,969
Fuel HybridSeats 5Bags 3Drive away $49,5206-year cost $92,000
Fuel GasSeats 5Bags 13Drive away $44,5016-year cost $93,918
Fuel Premium gasSeats 5Bags —Drive away $47,1766-year cost $96,064
Fuel HybridSeats 5Bags —Drive away $53,2696-year cost $96,132
$1,339
A month
Fuel HybridSeats 5Bags 5Drive away $52,3706-year cost $96,389
Fuel Premium gasSeats 5Bags —Drive away $45,9726-year cost $97,445
$1,355
A month
Fuel Premium gasSeats 5Bags —Drive away $48,6486-year cost $97,570
$1,357
A month
Fuel ElectricSeats 5Bags 8Drive away $53,3786-year cost $97,678
Fuel GasSeats 5Bags —Drive away $50,0056-year cost $97,965
Fuel Premium gasSeats 5Bags —Drive away $49,1936-year cost $98,195
Fuel HybridSeats 5Bags 3Drive away $57,4166-year cost $98,259
Fuel Premium gasSeats 5Bags 5Drive away $47,4916-year cost $98,450
$1,383
A month
Fuel Premium gasSeats 5Bags —Drive away $50,2836-year cost $99,547
$1,391
A month
Fuel ElectricSeats 5Bags 6Drive away $52,1846-year cost $100,160
$1,425
A month
Fuel GasSeats 5Bags —Drive away $52,6756-year cost $102,610

Assumes 13,500 miles a year, financed at 7% with $5,000 down, driver 35–59 in Los Angeles, California. Bags: carry-ons that fit with 4 aboard. Use your own settings