Best Luxury Sedans Under $50,000

The ranking of Car and Driver is based on the large-scale instrument test data we conduct on hundreds of cars every year, as well as the subjective feelings accumulated by editorial experts in real road driving. We ranked the best luxury models based on about 200 data indicators, covering acceleration performance, handling, riding comfort, storage space, fuel economy, cost performance and driving pleasure. We take rankings very seriously because our goal is to let you know the vehicles you are interested in.

Car and Driver's ranking is based on the results of comprehensive instrument testing of hundreds of cars every year, as well as the professional subjective feelings accumulated by the editorial team during actual driving. We ranked the best luxury cars under $50,000-and a few select hatchback and coupe models-based on approximately 200 data points covering acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel economy, value for money and driving pleasure. We treat rankings very strictly because we want you to have a comprehensive understanding of every car you are interested in.