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If you’re looking for the best new luxury cars, start with the MotorTrend Ultimate Car Rankings.Read MoreHow we rank cars#1 Ranked Luxury CarsLuxury Subcompact CarsLuxury Compact SedansLuxury Compact FastbacksLuxury Midsize SedansLuxury WagonsLuxury Midsize FastbacksLuxury Full-Size SedansExotic Luxury GTs#1 Ranked Luxury Cars8.4/102025 Acura Integra$33,000 - $38,000 MSRP#1 in Luxury Subcompact CarWhat We Think8.6/102025 Tesla Model 3$42,490 - $54,990 MSRP#1 in Luxury Compact SedanWhat We Think8.9/102025 Audi A5$46,300 - $56,950 MSRP#1 in Luxury Compact FastbackWhat We ThinkShow 4 MoreBest Luxury Subcompact Cars8.4/102025 Acura Integra$33,000 - $38,000 MSRP#1 in Luxury Subcompact CarWhat We Think8.1/102025 Audi A3$38,200 - $40,800 MSRP#2 in Luxury Subcompact CarWhat We Think7.9/102025 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class$44,400 - $56,100 MSRP#3 in Luxury Subcompact CarWhat We ThinkShow 2 MoreBest Luxury Compact Sedans8.6/102025 Tesla Model 3$42,490 - $54,990 MSRP#1 in Luxury Compact SedanWhat We Think8.4/102025 Alfa Romeo Giulia$43,995 - $51,995 MSRP#2 in Luxury Compact SedanWhat We Think8.4/102025 BMW 3-Series$45,950 - $62,200 MSRP#3 in Luxury Compact SedanWhat We ThinkShow 6 MoreBest Luxury Compact Fastbacks8.9/102025 Audi A5$46,300 - $56,950 MSRP#1 in Luxury Compact FastbackWhat We Think8.5/102025 BMW 4-Series$49,650 - $74,850 MSRP#2 in Luxury Compact FastbackWhat We Think7.7/102025 Polestar 2$64,800 - $64,800 MSRP#3 in Luxury Compact FastbackWhat We ThinkBest Luxury Midsize Sedans8.6/102025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class$62,450 - $88,000 MSRP#1 in Luxury Midsize SedanWhat We Think8.5/102025 Audi A6$58,100 - $76,600 MSRP#2 in Luxury Midsize SedanWhat We Think8.4/102026 BMW 5-Series#3 in Luxury Midsize SedanWhat We ThinkShow 3 MoreBest Luxury Wagons9.0/102025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class$62,450 - $88,000 MSRP#1 in Luxury WagonWhat We Think8.8/102025 Audi A6$58,100 - $76,600 MSRP#2 in Luxury WagonWhat We Think7.6/102025 Volvo V90$59,800 - $64,800 MSRP#3 in Luxury WagonWhat We ThinkShow 1 MoreBest Luxury Midsize Fastbacks8.6/102026 Porsche Taycan#1 in Luxury Midsize FastbackWhat We Think8.6/102025 Audi A7$72,000 - $82,450 MSRP#2 in Luxury Midsize FastbackWhat We Think8.5/102026 Porsche Panamera#3 in Luxury Midsize FastbackWhat We ThinkShow 3 MoreBest Luxury Full-Size Sedans8.7/102025 Genesis G90$89,700 - $100,000 MSRP#1 in Luxury Full-Size SedanWhat We Think8.6/102025 BMW 7-Series$97,300 - $122,400 MSRP#2 in Luxury Full-Size SedanWhat We Think8.4/102025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class$117,750 - $240,500 MSRP#3 in Luxury Full-Size SedanWhat We ThinkShow 2 MoreBest Exotic Luxury GTs2025 Aston Martin DB12$245,000 - $265,000 MSRPWhat We Think2025 Bentley Continental GT$302,100 - $302,100 MSRPWhat We Think2025 Ferrari RomaWhat We ThinkShow 1 MoreCar News & ReviewsMotorTrend | Car ListsThe Cheapest Luxury Cars You Can Buy in 2025: Affluent Style That's Pretty AffordableAlexander Stoklosa | Jun 16, 2025MotorTrend | Buying AdviceHow Much Is a Tesla? See What You'll Pay for the New Model S and XKelly Lin | Jun 13, 2025MotorTrend | Future Cars2ND N EV: Hyundai Teases Upcoming 2026 Ioniq 6 N High-Performance SedanMike Floyd | Jun 11, 2025MotorTrend | NewsIs This Mystery Box-Flared, Winged Subaru a New STI—Or Just Another WRX?Justin Banner | Jun 5, 2025MotorTrend | First Look2026 BMW i4 First Look: More Range, More M Power for Bimmer's Entry-Level EVJustin Banner | Jun 3, 2025MotorTrend | Comparison TestsThe Next Bandwagons: 2002 Subaru WRX vs. 2002 Mazda Protege5 and 2003 Toyota MatrixChris Walton | Jun 3, 2025MotorTrend | NewsThe Cheapest Car In America Gets Slightly Less AffordableJustin Banner | May 30, 2025MotorTrend | First Look2026 Dodge Charger Daytona EV Sedan First Look: Now With 4 DoorsScott Evans | May 29, 2025MotorTrend | First Test2025 Kia K4 GT-Line First Test: How Fast Do You Wanna Go?Bob Hernandez | May 29, 2025What Luxury Car Should I Buy?Want a car with opulence, status, and exclusivity? Consider a luxury car. Even in today's SUV-obsessed world, luxury cars come in all shapes, sizes, and performance levels. They're still relevant for consumers who prefer a lower seating position or want a sportier drive. Keep reading to learn more about the wide variety of luxury cars.Show MoreLuxury Car ModelsAcura IntegraAudi A3Mercedes-Benz CLA-ClassCadillac CT4Bmw 2 Series Gran CoupeTesla Model 3Alfa-Romeo GiuliaBmw 3-SeriesGenesis G70Mercedes-Benz C-ClassCadillac CT5Lexus ISLoad MoreMotorTrendMotorTrend GroupStaffCareersAbout UsAbout AdsContact UsNewslettersAdvertise With UsDiscovery, Inc.Terms of UsePrivacy PolicyAd ChoicesReprints/PermissionsWarner Bros. Discovery Inc.Car Comparison ToolCar ResearchCar FinderBest SUVsBest SedansBest TrucksBest HybridsBest Electric CarsJoin NewsletterSubscribe to our newsletters to get the latest in car news and have editor curated stories sent directly to your inbox.Explore Offerings© 2025 MotorTrend | MOTOR TREND GROUP, LLC. 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