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You Won't Believe These 6 Luxury Cars Cost Under $50,000


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It’s hard to imagine turning down the opportunity to have the feeling of basking in luxury while maintaining a modest budget. Luxurious items tend to be reserved for the rich, famous or elite classes. When it comes to making the decision to purchase a car, many of us forgo luxury and embrace economical. It’s hard to imagine spending the price of a home mortgage on a car note. Nowadays, with the introduction of car services like Uber and Lyft, buying a car may not be in everyone’s future. According to a study conducted by Wharton University of Pennsylvania1, millennials actually are showing a lower rate of car ownership than generations before them, at the same age. The mid-life crisis we are all destined for may not hold the proverbial corvette in our futures. With wages not rising as fast as the economy, riding around in a luxury vehicle may feel farfetched and far out of reach.

The great news is, with the booming economy and the rise of technology, there are a lot more options and levels of luxury cars. Maybe you can’t afford the top tier for a specific class of vehicle, but you can still afford a luxury vehicle of your dreams. Here are 6 luxury vehicles you wouldn’t believe are under $50,000. May be time to start shopping for an auto loan.

Audi A6

Audi has always been synonymous with luxury vehicle. They have many types of Audi models that’ll fit many budgets.2 What is so surprising and exciting, is that one of its top ranked luxury midsize vehicles is astonishingly in your price budget. According to Cars.usnews.com,3 the Audi A6 ranked number 3 with an 8.7 out of 10 based on evaluations of research and data elements used by prominent ranking organizations such as Consumer Guide, Edmunds, Kelley Blue Book amongst others. The Audi A6 was the 2018 Winner for Best Luxury Midsize Car for Families. This luxury 5 seater, can be All Wheel Drive with 340 hp and one of the most well-rounded sedans currently available on the auto market.

Genesis G80

The Genesis G80 is part of the elite class of luxury vehicles.4 It’s the type of car you generally don’t go near when shopping for a vehicle because the smell of it screams expensive. The Genesis G80 was ranked number 2 for Luxury Midsize Cars, outpacing the Audi A6, according to cars.usnews.com.5 The G80 received a score of 8.8 out of 10 based on research conducted by Automobile Magazine, Car and Driver, Motor Trend and other sources. They were very generous with the list of bells and whistles the G80 offers and the luxurious interior makes it feel one of a kind. This luxurious boat offers a potential for up to 420 hp and seats 5 passengers. It’ll have you wondering why you haven’t bought one sooner.

Lexus IS

Lexus is Toyota’s luxurious line of vehicles and they do not disappoint. The luxurious IS model offers ground hugging performance with head turning designs.6 The Lexus IS came in, in 12th for Luxury Small Cars, but still received an overall score of 8.2 out of 10 for its luxurious stature. The IS was amongst the finalist for the best luxury small car for the money, meaning it’s a luxurious sports car that won’t break the bank.7 The IS will still seat 5 people, though it’s a smaller car. The model maintains interior that looks and feels upscale, so you’ll be looking like a bag of money while you accelerate quickly through the city streets.

Lincoln Continental

Lincoln Continentals can be found in the class of cars for the upper echelon, amongst Mercedes and BMWs. Their car offer uniquely comfortable experiences with seat backs that conform to you.8 That kind of feature doesn’t sound like something you’d find in your everyday economy car. But the Lincoln Continental isn’t your average everyday economical vehicle. It was ranked amongst the top 10 for Luxury Large Cars.9 The Lincoln Continental received an overall 8.1 out of 10 according to various car ranking sources.10 Its strong turbo charged engine will push you back in your plush cabin seats for a purely one of a kind ride, that won’t steer you to the poor house.

Mercedes Benz C-Class 

Mercedes Benz C-Class is an exciting vehicle because it engulfs numerous technological advances in a sleek seductive body style guaranteed to turn heads and shift gears.11 The C-Class is an affordable option for those of us who never could even imagine purchasing a Mercedes Benz. The C-Class beat out the Lexus IS for ranking amongst the top Luxury Small Cars.12 When evaluated amongst the top consumer vehicle evaluation organizations, it received an overall 8.3 out of 10. With an elegant design and a laundry list of optional features and feature upgrades, a Mercedes Benz C-Class may be the perfect vehicle to put on your Christmas wish list.

Volvo S90

Finally, the Volvo S90 rounds out our list of luxury cars that are unbelievably in your price range. The S90 is best-in-class and boasts extreme leg room for your passengers. According to Automobile magazine, the S90 won for best automobile design of the year in 2017.13 It comes with innovative technology and unrivaled handling, which provided top honors amongst the industry. The S90 was top ranked amongst Luxury Midsize Cars.14 When ranked for Performance, interior, safety and reliability, the S90 received an overall 8.4 out of 10. This sedan is a sophisticated midsize vehicle that comes with an impressive list of standard features. It may not be for the sports car enthusiasts, but it’ll still push 400 hp.

With technological breakthroughs happening every day, it’s only a matter of time before we find ourselves in the next generation of not only luxury vehicles, but AFFORDABLE luxury vehicles.


Sources:

1 http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/demographic-shifts-shaping-future-car-ownership/

2 https://www.audiusa.com/models/audi-a6

3 https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/audi/a6

4 https://www.genesis.com/us/en/genesis-g80.html

5 https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/genesis/g80

6 https://www.lexus.com/models/IS

7 https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/lexus/is

8 https://www.lincoln.com/luxury-cars/continental/

9 https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/lincoln/continental

10 https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/lincoln/continental

11 https://www.mbusa.com/en/vehicles/class/c-class/sedan

12 https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/mercedes-benz/c-class

13 https://www.volvocars.com/us/cars/new-models/s90

14 https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/volvo/s90 

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Sergio has been writing for online blogs and news sites for almost 10 years! There isn't a topic he hasn't written about. When he's not busy researching and writing articles, Sergio likes to spend his time traveling and playing guitar.