Top 10 Best Luxury Cars Costing $50,000 or Less

So you want to buy a luxury car but don’t want to end up spending more than $50,000? Check out Forbes list of the Top 10 best luxury cars costing $50,000 or less. Forbespoints out the luxury automakers are targeting young professionals with high-paying jobs and are looking to transition into a luxury vehicles.

“You are treating yourself with these vehicles,” says Stephanie Brinley, senior manager of product analysis at AutoPacific, a market research firm covering the auto industry. “It is reaching a level of maturity.”

Let us know what level of maturity you’ve reached and which car you’d consider purchasing on the list.

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silver1 - 4/28/2008 11:39:51 AM

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Top 10 Best Luxury Cars Costing $50,000 or Less:

BMW 3 Series - $36,075
Lincoln MKX - $35,605
Audi A3 - $25,930
Volvo XC70 - $36,755
BMW Z4 Roadster - $37,175
Lexus IS 250 - $34,185
Saab 9-3 - $39,590
Acura TL - $33,725
Infiniti M35 - $43,050
Lexus RX400h - $41,280

gooch - 4/28/2008 12:34:05 PM

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I agree. You've got to have the CTS on this list. Where is the G35? The IS250? C'mon. The A3? I like that car, but it doesn't really compete with these. And I'm happy to see an American vehicle there, although there should be two (with CTS).

silver1 - 4/28/2008 11:54:26 AM

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I'm surprise to see Saab on the list

M35MT - 4/28/2008 12:36:24 PM

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These lists are always all over the place.

07G35J - 4/28/2008 2:18:23 PM

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That list is so FOS!! Where's the CTS? Where's the G35 and G37?

0to60 - 4/28/2008 3:15:49 PM

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I see forbes just lost all credibility in regards automotive opinion. They should just stick to what they know.

lexusrox123 - 4/29/2008 9:37:01 AM

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buick enclave? lol! are u kidding? "easily beats lexus?" yeah right: its good, but it doesnt beat lexus. you dont seriously take the buick commercials to heart do you?

lexusrox123 - 4/29/2008 9:41:50 AM

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ever notice that the new buicks have waaaaaay too much chrome on them? (lacrosse, lucerne, etc.) chrome fest!

GinsterCQ - 4/28/2008 9:04:41 PM

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This list is a bit odd to me as well. Where's the G35/37? I am happy to see a Saab get a little respect!!!

In my opinion, I don't get all the hype over the CTS. Like most American cars, it will look dated in 2-3 years....

DexDiamonds - 4/29/2008 10:53:18 AM

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Wow what kind of list is this.

I thought the cap was 50k. Only 2 cars are over 40k.
They could have done much better than this.
Maybe gas mileage was a factor? Nope then the M35 wouldn't be up there...

I just don't get it.

ennisleon - 5/1/2008 7:31:47 PM

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heres my top ten
Q7 42,500
1SERIES 28,600
IS 350 36,800
G 37 35,800
3 SERIES 35,300
TT 34,800
A5 41,200
C CLASS 33,300
5 SERIES 44,300