Best Luxury Sedans Under $50,000
Car and Driver's rankings are arrived at from the results of our extensive instrumented testing of several hundred vehicles each year and from our expert editors' subjective impressions gained in real-world driving. We've ranked the best luxury sedans—plus a select few hatchback and coupe models—under $50,000 based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive. We take rankings seriously because we want you to know everything about the vehicles that you're interested in.
Top Ranked Luxury Sedans Under $50,000 at a glance
1
2026 BMW 3-Series
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$48,850
EPA MPG
29–31 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 BMW 3-series leads the sports sedan class by being good at pretty much everything. Learn More
2
2026 Audi A3
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$41,395
EPA MPG
28 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Audi A3 sedan stays true to the brand, expertly blending technology and precision in a smart little package. Learn More
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3
2026 BMW 2-Series
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$43,050
EPA MPG
26–30 combined
C/D SAYS: The small and nimble 2026 BMW 2-Series coupe punches above its weight. Learn More
4
2026 Acura Integra
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$34,695
EPA MPG
30–32 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Acura Integra is a playful premium hatchback sedan that is plenty practical but not as luxurious as some rivals. Learn More
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5
2026 Genesis G70
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$44,845
EPA MPG
19–24 combined
C/D SAYS: The Genesis G70 has the poise and premium accommodations to challenge costlier luxury sport sedans from more established European marques. Learn More
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6
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$48,500
EPA Est. Range
374 miles
C/D SAYS: Mercedes-Benz's entry-level model enters its third generation with two electric variants—the single-motor CLA250+ and the dual-motor CLA350. Learn More
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7
2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$47,745
EPA MPG
26–27 combined
C/D SAYS: While some rivals offer more outright luxury, the 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia is still a satisfying driver's car with an undeniable Italian charm. Learn More
8
2026 BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$40,950
EPA MPG
27–31 combined
C/D SAYS: While the 2-series Gran Coupe is the smallest and least expensive model in the BMW sedan lineup, it takes inspiration from bigger Bimmers. Learn More
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9
2026 Cadillac CT4
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$37,795
EPA MPG
23–26 combined
C/D SAYS: As Cadillac's least-expensive offering, the CT4 attempts to distill Caddy’s premium ethos into a compact luxury sedan with mixed results. Learn More
10
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$43,900
EPA MPGe
118 combined
C/D SAYS: The CLA-class offers the style and panache of a larger Mercedes-Benz, but with a more reasonable base price and a smaller subcompact footprint. Learn More
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