2014 luxury cars under $50,000

Introduction

Our readers in San Diego know that the range of car prices is huge. Go to a Lexus or Mercedes-Benz dealership and you’ll find vehicles priced well over $100, 000, while right down the road you have a Honda dealership that will sell you a new car for $11, 000. The average American spends around $30, 000 on their car, but if you’re willing to go a little higher, the $40-$50k range is, in our opinion, one of the most competitive areas of the market today, and one where you can pick up some incredible deals.

We’ve done our research and come up with a few of the most luxurious new vehicles within the aforementioned price range of $40-$50k. We also looked at cars that were slightly less than this, but with the right trims, quickly became performance vehicles with feisty engines and top-of-the-line leather interiors. That said, let’s get down to business. We hope you enjoy the lineup!

Vehicle #1: Porsche Cayenne

Coming in at just around $49, 000, this is the most expensive vehicle on our list, and well it should be. The Porsche Cayenne’s base model is one of the finest examples of crossover luxury currently on the market. Smooth handling, stylish comfort, and fast acceleration are all standard here. Another notable feature: the Cayenne will now have a diesel model in 2013, giving it excellent fuel economy, especially on the highway. While the turbodiesel engine will cost a bit extra, the base engine still gets a roaring 300 horsepower with its 3.6-liter V-6 engine.

Vehicle #2: Audi A6

The Audi A6 still remains the most sought-after vehicle (on Google, that is), and beginning at around $42, 200, it is reasonably priced for a top-quality luxury vehicle. Sure, the extras will start to add up, but even fully maxed out it will only just hit $50k.

People love the A6 because it is remarkably similar to the Audi A8 models, and even some of the materials are the same. The leather, the trims, and the features list (including a touchscreen, navigation, and a wireless hotspot), are all good reasons to want to buy the A6.

Vehicle #3: BMW 3 Series

For the longest time the BMW 3 Series has been the entry point for luxury seekers in the sport sedan market. This is in part due to a fully-turbocharged 4-cylinder lineup, where even the base engine gets a speedy 240 horsepower engine.