10 Cars With The Most Luxurious Interiors Under $40k——Kia Stinger

Although it's facing the chopping block after 2024, the Kia Stinger is a great premium alternative to the market-leading German sedans while it's still around. It's also quite a bit cheaper than many of its rivals, with the GT-Line trim starting at $36,690. Most buyers will be primarily enticed by its performance -- the base model gets a 300-horsepower four-cylinder engine -- but its cabin is also a cut above most other sedans at this price point. It was most recently refreshed in 2022, and comes with heated leather seats and a 10.25-inch touchscreen as standard, even in base trim.

Various packages are also available, including one which adds a power sliding sunroof and premium Harman Kardon speaker system. However, even a modest number of options can push the Stinger's asking price north of the $40,000 mark, so those on a strict budget will mostly have to do without them. That's no hardship, though -- even without the extras, the base Stinger's cabin is a great place to spend time.