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Luxury on the Cheap: Top Ten Luxury Impersonators

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As more new cars come to market decked out in supple leather and high-quality materials, it’s apparent that a high-end feel isn’t only attached to a luxury badge. The Cars.com staff came up with 10 cars that offer a luxurious riding environment for under $30,000. The vehicles range from small sedans to sport coupes and SUVs, and we list the price and trim level needed to achieve reasonable upscale appearances. Check out the list and let us know what you think. 

Top 10 Luxury Impersonators

Managing Editor
David Thomas

Former managing editor David Thomas has a thing for wagons and owns a 2010 Subaru Outback and a 2005 Volkswagen Passat wagon.

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