As Labor Day weekend approaches, many dealers will be offering incentives on 2010 models in order to make way for the new 2011 stock. That means that late-model 2010 vehicles will soon be hitting the used car market.

Crossovers are a popular vehicle among those shopping for used autos, and most companies now offer multiple crossover models. The mix of an SUV’s utility with the fuel economy and drivetrain of a smaller passenger vehicle has enticed a number of buyers.

Drivers shopping for a crossover will probably be looking at used Hondas, Fords and Nissans, among other brands. Yet because drivers are shopping on the used car market, they might opt to step up into a luxury crossover.

There are a number of luxury crossovers, but Cars.com recently listed a few of the better ones on the market. The Acura MDX, Buick Enclave and Lincoln MKT all have their fair share of followers, but the news source broke down the cars feature by feature.

In terms of price, buyers will find the Enclave as the cheapest of the three, with the MDX and MKT slightly higher. Yet the MDX and MKT both offer all-wheel drive, while the Enclave only has front-wheel drive.

The MKT blew away the competition in the horsepower department, with a turbocharged V6 engine and reactive transmission. The MKT’s handling was also praised.

However, the news source named the MDX as the best-handling vehicle, calling its ride experience “flat-out fun.” The MDX also won points for its recently redesigned exterior styling.

While all three models sport large interiors with three full rows of seats that fit seven passengers, they differed in cargo space, legroom and headroom. The Enclave took the cake on these fronts, with the roomiest experience. In the end, the website preferred the Enclave because of its cheaper price but competitive features.

Yet these aren’t the only three luxury crossovers in the game. Those looking for used autos will find options from several other manufacturers in regard to the luxury crossover, many of which can be found for quite a bit cheaper than the MDX, Enclave and MKT.

U.S News and World Report ranked Nissan’s Infiniti EX as the top crossover in the segment, beating out a host of other vehicles. Although the car’s engine may not be as powerful as some of it’s competitors and its interior is a bit more constrained, the car took top marks in safety features for around $35,000 new. A used Nissan Infiniti EX could most likely be found for quite a bit cheaper.

Mercedes-Benz offers two options for luxury crossovers. The company has the slightly smaller GLK-Class, which also retails in the $30,000 range, or the more expensive but also more spacious R-Class. The two models are considered to be top of the line in terms of engines, and come with the added prestige of the Mercedes name.

Finally, drivers should consider a used BMW X3 and X5. If buyers don’t need the extra space, the X3 offers great safety features and sporty handling. Those who want a slightly larger vehicle can instead opt for the X5, another solid choice for a crossover.

As Labor Day approaches, many dealerships will be offering incentives on their 2010 cars for sale in order to make way for the 2011 models. But soon after, these cars will find their way to used car dealers as late-model vehicles, where they can be found at a reduced rate.

When deciding on a late-model used car, fuel economy is an important factor. Since the vehicle was only built in the last few years, it’s unlikely to have many miles on it and thus drivers will be depending on the car for a long time. The more miles that a driver puts on a car, the more they end up saving – if the car has great fuel economy.

The Environmental Protection Agency rates every car’s gas mileage each year and posts the results online so that shoppers can easily compare vehicles across brands. If a driver considers fuel economy to be an important factor in their car-buying decision, they might want to keep their eyes peeled for a few of these models on the used car lot.

The most efficient car in the country was again the Toyota Prius. The Prius has come to symbolize the ideal hybrid and has been at the forefront of the class in terms of awards and recognition. With 51 miles per gallon in the city and 48 on the highway, average drivers can expect to pay just $780 per year on fuel costs.

That said, the Prius isn’t the only hybrid in the game. True, it has the best fuel economy by quite a bit. But fuel economy isn’t the only consideration when purchasing a vehicle.

Drivers who want a bit more power out of their hybrid, for example, might want to check out the Nissan Altima or Ford Fusion hybrids. Rather than the 1.8-liter engine found on the Prius, these both come with 2.5-liter engines. In addition, they’re both slightly cheaper than a Prius and have higher ratings in driver and passenger safety crash tests.

The Fusion clocks in with 41 miles per gallon in the city and 36 on the highway while the Altima gets 35 in the city and 33 on the highway. On average, this is about $200 – $300 more per year than the Prius, but drivers will have to weigh whether the cheaper price and additional features are worth it.

Another option is the Honda Insight. Like the Prius, the Insight comes as a hatchback, and though it only sports a 1.3-liter engine, it is $6,770 cheaper than its more famous counterpart. If a driver buys a used Honda Insight, they’re likely to save even more. The model still gets 40 miles per gallon in the city with 43 on the highway for an average of $952 spent on fuel each year.

The Prius might be the most well-known hybrid, and it still holds a 10 miles per gallon edge over its closest competitors. But when drivers really look at the numbers for a vehicle, the Prius’ competitors are all viable options as well, depending on what exactly a driver is looking for in a vehicle.

One of the great benefits of buying a used car rather than a new one is being able to get some classic luxury vehicles for a fraction of their original price. While a brand new Mercedes-Benz or Audi might be outside the price range of many buyers, lots of people are able to afford used BMWs every year.

James Bond has always been at the forefront of defining luxury and style, with the naming of a new Bond car typically enjoying just as much attention as the naming of a new Bond girl. Thanks to the reduced prices of the used car market, fans of the British superspy can now own some of his famous cars without paying the huge prices that they commanded when they were first introduced.

Cars.com looked at the top 10 vehicles to ever serve as Bond cars, and many of them may fit in the price range of modern car buyers.

Two of the Pierce Brosnan-era vehicles made the list, and both were BMWs. Bond used the 1997 BMW 750iL in “Tomorrow Never Dies,” where he drove it on a high-speed chase through a multilevel parking garage. Although the spy’s 750iL came equipped with rockets, tear gas, spike strips and magnetic flash grenades, drivers can likely find a used BMW with a few less options at an auto auction or used car lot.

Bond got a little more stylish for 1999, where he switched to a BMW Z8 for “The World is Not Enough.” This two-seater V8 coupe might move almost as fast as a missile, but most models unfortunately don’t come with the ground to air warheads that Bond had in his vehicle.

Some of the more classic cars on the list will likely be a bit rarer and tough to find. But if drivers find a 1975 Lotus Espirit from “The Spy Who Loved Me” or a 1961 Sunbeam Alpine from “Dr. No” they should try to snatch it up. The true classic, however, is the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 from “Goldfinger,” which took the top spot on the list.

These vehicles might have been among the most expensive in the world back in their heyday, but their prices have likely fallen quite a bit in the past few years. Drivers looking for a used BMW should keep their eyes peeled for a 750iL, Z8 or even a Z3, which was used in “Goldeneye.” The top spy cars of yesteryear can become the bargains of today.