More than a fancy badge and leather seats, today's luxury cars are surrounded by an aura of benefits including everything from personal concierge services to dealership putting greens to no-hassle loaner cars. And the cars are nice, too. The best part? You don't have to spend six figures to join the club.
Here is the first five in the list of this great cars.
Here is the first five in the list of this great cars.
10/10 2012 Hyundai Genesis SedanSurprise! There's a Hyundai on this list of luxury cars. No, this isn't a joke and neither is the car. The Genesis has stylistic gravitas, plenty of premium touches throughout its cabin, performance chops to rival the best in class and a modest $35,050 starting sticker price. Look beyond the badge if you have to and you'll find a luxury bargain that's hard to beat.
9/10 2012 Buick LacrosseIt's as comfortable and quiet as whichever Buick your grandparents drove, but there's more spring in its step and enough available technology to pleasantly befuddle even some Gen Y drivers we know. The Lacrosse starts at $30,820 and offers continuing savings in the form of 36-mpg highway fuel economy..
8/10 2012 Lexus ISStill a relative newcomer to the profoundly competitive entry-luxury segment, the Lexus IS has proven to be a quick learner. Starting at $34,470, the Lexus IS lives up to its name as an "Intelligent Sport" sedan with its clean design, foolproof ergonomics and array of available creature comforts.
7/10 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
6/102012 Infiniti G
The three-pointed star isn't just a hood ornament, it's a globally recognized symbol for luxury. Mercedes has enhanced the C-Class lineup for 2012 with a mild facelift, redesigned interior, new fuel-efficient four-cylinder turbo engine and the addition of a true coupe model for the first time. The C250 Sedan starts at $35,675, the C250 Coupe at $38,095.
6/102012 Infiniti G
The Infiniti G is fun, comfortable and super stylish, but its key strength is value. Compared to the European competitors sprinkled throughout this list, the Infiniti G can save buyers more than $5,000 for similar power and equipment. The Infiniti G lineup starts at $32,600, but even a 328-horsepower, all-wheel-drive, heavily outfitted version comes in under our $40,000 ceiling.
