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Best Cars for Rideshare Luxury (Uber Black) in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 5 min read
2027 Lincoln Aviator
Direct answer

The 2027 Lincoln Aviator is the best car for Uber Black on price, starting at $57,495 with a 400-horsepower V6 and seating for up to 7. The 2026 Lexus TX ($58,490) is #2 and the 2027 Genesis GV80 ($58,850) is #3. Every pick is on Uber’s own eligible-vehicles list for Uber Black in Chicago.

At a glance

#PickStarting MSRPBest for
12027 Lincoln Aviator$57,495 for the 2027 AviatorThe lowest buy-in on this list for a three-row luxury SUV
22026 Lexus TX$58,490 across seven trimsDrivers who want the Lexus badge on a car Uber lists for Black
32027 Genesis GV80$58,850 for the 2.5T RWDGenesis luxury at a low price on a model Uber lists for Black
42027 BMW 5 Series Sedan$60,500 for the 530i Sedan; $62,800 for the 530i xDriveThe lowest-priced sedan on this list that Uber lists for Black
52026 Volvo XC90$62,445 including a $1,395 destination feeA calm Scandinavian three-row cabin
62027 Chevrolet Suburban$64,500The lowest price into the Uber Black SUV tier on this list
72027 Audi A6 Sedan$64,900All-weather traction in cities with real winters
8Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan$65,200 for the E 350 Sedan; $67,700 for the E 350 4MATICThe classic black-car sedan passengers expect
9Lucid AirBuy from $70,900An all-electric Uber Black sedan with no fuel stops
102027 Cadillac Escalade$102,700 for the 2027 EscaladeThe flagship SUV for both Uber Black tiers

Pick by what you want

Best overall
2027 Lincoln Aviator
Best sedan
2027 BMW 5 Series Sedan
Best for Uber Black SUV
2027 Chevrolet Suburban
Best electric
Lucid Air
Classic black car
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan

The ranking

1

2027 Lincoln Aviator

2027 Lincoln Aviator
Answrs VerdictThe best value way into Uber Black.
Starting MSRP: $57,495 for the 2027 AviatorUber Black: On Uber’s eligible-vehicles list for Uber Black in ChicagoEngine: Standard twin-turbocharged 3.0L V6 with 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torqueSeating: Seating for up to 7; the PowerFold third row seats two passengersCargo: 77.7 cubic feet behind the first row with the second and third rows folded

The 2027 Aviator starts at $57,495, the lowest price on this list, and Uber lists it for Uber Black in Chicago. A standard twin-turbocharged 3.0L V6 makes 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft, it seats up to 7, and folding the rear rows opens 77.7 cubic feet of cargo space.

Go ifThe lowest buy-in on this list for a three-row luxury SUV
Skip ifYou want a sedan, or the larger Uber Black SUV tier (Uber lists the Aviator for Uber Black)
Why #1 over #2: It starts at $57,495, below the TX’s $58,490, with a 400-horsepower V6.
2

2026 Lexus TX

2026 Lexus TX
Answrs VerdictThe Lexus pick for Uber Black.
Starting MSRP: $58,490 across seven trimsUber Black: On Uber’s eligible-vehicles list for Uber Black in ChicagoSeating: 6 or 7 seats in three rowsEngine: TX 350: 2.4-liter turbo with 275 horsepower and a 23 mpg combined estimate; TX 500h F SPORT Performance: 366 net combined horsepowerInterior: TX 350 Premium is offered with Black NuLuxe-trimmed seating

The 2026 Lexus TX starts at $58,490 across seven trims and seats 6 or 7. The TX 350’s 2.4-liter turbo makes 275 horsepower with a 23 mpg combined estimate, and the TX 500h F SPORT Performance has 366 net combined horsepower. Uber’s Chicago list includes the TX for Uber Black, but not the Lexus ES sedan.

Go ifDrivers who want the Lexus badge on a car Uber lists for Black
Skip ifYou want a hybrid sedan (the Lexus ES is not on Uber’s Chicago Black list)
Why #2 over #3: It starts at $58,490, below the GV80’s $58,850, with up to 7 seats.
3

2027 Genesis GV80

2027 Genesis GV80
Answrs VerdictThe Genesis pick.
Starting MSRP: $58,850 for the 2.5T RWDUber Black: On Uber’s eligible-vehicles list for Uber Black in ChicagoEngine: 300 horsepower from the 2.5TSeating: Up to three rows of seating, with available climate-controlled third-row seats

The 2027 GV80 starts at $58,850 for the 2.5T RWD, which makes 300 horsepower, and it offers up to three rows with available climate-controlled third-row seats. Uber lists the GV80 for Uber Black in Chicago; the G80 sedan is not on that list.

Go ifGenesis luxury at a low price on a model Uber lists for Black
Skip ifYou want the G80 sedan (it is not on Uber’s Chicago Black list)
Why #3 over #4: It starts at $58,850, below the 530i’s $60,500.
4

2027 BMW 5 Series Sedan

2027 BMW 5 Series Sedan
Answrs VerdictThe best-value sedan.
Starting MSRP: $60,500 for the 530i Sedan; $62,800 for the 530i xDriveUber Black: On Uber’s eligible-vehicles list for Uber Black in ChicagoEngine: 530i: 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo four with 255 hp and 295 lb-ft; 540i xDrive: 375 hpSpace: Seats up to five; the trunk offers 18.3 cu ft

The 2027 530i Sedan starts at $60,500, or $62,800 with xDrive, making it the lowest-priced sedan here. Its 2.0-liter four makes 255 hp and 295 lb-ft, the 540i xDrive has 375 hp, and the cabin seats up to five with an 18.3 cu ft trunk.

Go ifThe lowest-priced sedan on this list that Uber lists for Black
Skip ifYou need three rows
Why #4 over #5: It starts at $60,500, below the XC90’s $62,445.
5

2026 Volvo XC90

2026 Volvo XC90
Answrs VerdictThe Volvo pick.
Starting MSRP: $62,445 including a $1,395 destination feeUber Black: On Uber’s eligible-vehicles list for Uber Black in ChicagoEngine: Up to 295 hp from the B6 AWD mild hybridSeating: Available with six or seven seats

The 2026 XC90 starts at $62,445, a price that includes a $1,395 destination fee. The B6 AWD mild hybrid makes up to 295 hp, and the XC90 comes with six or seven seats. Volvo says the S90 sedan is no longer available new in the US, so the XC90 is the Volvo to buy for Uber Black.

Go ifA calm Scandinavian three-row cabin
Skip ifYou want the S90 sedan (Volvo says it is no longer available new in the US)
Why #5 over #6: It starts at $62,445, below the Suburban’s $64,500.
6

2027 Chevrolet Suburban

2027 Chevrolet Suburban
Answrs VerdictThe Black SUV value pick.
Starting MSRP: $64,500Uber Black: On Uber’s eligible-vehicles list for both Uber Black and Uber Black SUV in ChicagoEngine: Standard 5.3L V8 with 355 horsepower and 383 lb.-ft.; 6.2L V8 with 420 horsepower on High CountrySpace: Seating for up to 9 and 144.5 cu. ft. of cargo space

The 2027 Suburban starts at $64,500 and is on Uber’s Chicago list for both Uber Black and Uber Black SUV. The standard 5.3L V8 makes 355 horsepower and 383 lb.-ft., the High Country’s 6.2L V8 makes 420 horsepower, and it offers seating for up to 9 with 144.5 cu. ft. of cargo space.

Go ifThe lowest price into the Uber Black SUV tier on this list
Skip ifYou want a luxury-brand badge
Why #6 over #7: It starts at $64,500, below the A6’s $64,900, and qualifies for Uber Black SUV too.
7

2027 Audi A6 Sedan

2027 Audi A6 Sedan
Answrs VerdictThe all-weather sedan.
Starting MSRP: $64,900Uber Black: On Uber’s eligible-vehicles list for Uber Black in ChicagoEngine: 362 HP and 406 lb-ft; 0-60 mph in as little as 4.5 secDrive: Standard quattro all-wheel drive

The 2027 A6 Sedan starts at $64,900 with standard quattro all-wheel drive. Audi lists 362 HP and 406 lb-ft, with 0-60 mph in as little as 4.5 sec.

Go ifAll-weather traction in cities with real winters
Skip ifYou want the lowest price for a sedan (the 530i starts at $60,500)
Why #7 over #8: It starts at $64,900, below the E 350’s $65,200, with standard quattro.
8

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan
Answrs VerdictThe classic Uber Black sedan.
Starting MSRP: $65,200 for the E 350 Sedan; $67,700 for the E 350 4MATICUber Black: On Uber’s eligible-vehicles list for Uber Black in ChicagoEngine: E 350: 255 hp and 295 lb-ft, 0-60 mph in 6.1 sec; E 450 4MATIC: 375 hpRear seat: Seatbacks fold in a 40/20/40 split

The E 350 Sedan starts at $65,200, or $67,700 with 4MATIC. It makes 255 hp and 295 lb-ft and reaches 0-60 mph in 6.1 sec, the E 450 4MATIC has 375 hp, and the rear seatbacks fold in a 40/20/40 split.

Go ifThe classic black-car sedan passengers expect
Skip ifYou want the lowest price (the 530i starts at $60,500)
Why #8 over #9: It starts at $65,200, below the Lucid Air’s $70,900.
9

Lucid Air

Lucid Air
Answrs VerdictThe electric pick.
Starting MSRP: Buy from $70,900Uber Black: On Uber’s eligible-vehicles list for Uber Black in ChicagoPower: 430 hp on the entry model, up to 1,234 hpRange: Up to 512 miles of projected range

The Lucid Air is the electric pick: Lucid says buy from $70,900 for the entry model with 430 hp, with versions up to 1,234 hp and up to 512 miles of projected range. Uber lists the Air for Uber Black in Chicago.

Go ifAn all-electric Uber Black sedan with no fuel stops
Skip ifYou cannot charge at home
Why #9 over #10: It starts at $70,900, far below the Escalade’s $102,700.
10

2027 Cadillac Escalade

2027 Cadillac Escalade
Answrs VerdictThe flagship pick.
Starting MSRP: $102,700 for the 2027 EscaladeUber Black: On Uber’s eligible-vehicles list for both Uber Black and Uber Black SUV in ChicagoEngine: 6.2L V8 with 420 HP and 460 lb.-ft.Space: Seats up to 8 passengers, with up to 120.5 cu. ft. of cargo space

The 2027 Escalade starts at $102,700 and is on Uber’s Chicago list for both Uber Black and Uber Black SUV. Its 6.2L V8 makes 420 HP and 460 lb.-ft., it seats up to 8 passengers, and it offers up to 120.5 cu. ft. of cargo space.

Go ifThe flagship SUV for both Uber Black tiers
Skip ifYou need to keep costs low (it starts at $102,700)

How we ranked these

We started from Uber’s own eligible-vehicles list for Uber Black in Chicago and kept only models on it, then ranked them by starting MSRP from each maker’s official US site, lowest first, because a lower buy-in leaves more of every fare for the driver. Uber’s Chicago rules also require a black exterior, a black leather or vegan leather interior and a recent model year, so check those before you buy. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What car do you need for Uber Black in Chicago?

Uber’s Chicago rules for Uber Black ask for a 7-year-old vehicle or newer, a black exterior only, a black leather or vegan leather interior, and seating for at least 4 passengers in addition to the driver.

What do you need for Uber Black SUV?

Only black SUVs qualify, and Uber’s Chicago rules ask for seating for at least 6 passengers in addition to the driver. The Chevrolet Suburban and Cadillac Escalade are on Uber’s list for both Uber Black and Uber Black SUV.

What rating do Uber Black drivers need?

Uber’s Chicago page says to keep a star rating of 4.85 or higher, with commercial insurance and the city’s livery licenses.

Is the Lexus ES allowed on Uber Black?

Not in Chicago. Uber’s eligible-vehicles list for Chicago includes the Lexus LS, GS, GX, LX and TX for Uber Black, but not the ES.

Starting MSRP (maker’s US site) at a glance

2027 Lincoln Aviator$57,495
2026 Lexus TX$58,490
2027 Genesis GV80$58,850
2027 BMW 5 Series Sedan$60,500
2026 Volvo XC90$62,445
2027 Chevrolet Suburban$64,500
2027 Audi A6 Sedan$64,900
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan$65,200
Lucid Air$70,900
2027 Cadillac Escalade$102,700
Starting MSRP (maker’s US site), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

Official sites

Sources

Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.