Owning a luxury sedan carries a more than a certain amount of prestige. Premium vehicles also offer greater amenities in safety options and technology…not to mention interior cabins that can be more comfortable than a hammock. Here are five of the best luxury mid-size sedans on the road today that you’ll want to test drive…and maybe even purchase.
Audi A6
Audi’s rep for quality continues with the A6. The looks alone make this car a keeper with its bold lines and rounded front that command attention. Open the door to a spacious interior that Edmunds says feels like an “upscale hotel lounge.” Lift the hood for a peek at the 252-hp 2.0-liter turbo engine that powers all four wheels via a seven-(or eight-) speed automatic. The A6 will take you from 0 to 60 in 4.6 speedy seconds. It’s not all about power: you’ll get 24 city miles to the gallon or 35 on the highway while you comfortably sit in seats that were designed to support your back on long drives—in a cabin engineered for quiet. The price tag: $48,550. Leasing: $716/mo
Cadillac CTS
This American luxury brand delivers power, style, comfort and utility. Its base engine is a 268 horsepower turbo four (or optional V-6). Its handling is terrific. Car And Driver calls the chassis “exemplary.” It’s also got some guts off the line, hitting 60 from 0 in 5.8 seconds, powered by its rear wheels. This Caddy’s signature LED lighting and macho contours attest to the brand’s dedication to sophisticated styling. You’ll enjoy a comfortable drive in a technology-focused cabin. The heads-up display projects vital information onto the windshield. The touch screen console makes executing commands easy, although some drivers prefer actual buttons. The rearview camera and surround-view parking camera help you maneuver without even shifting in your seat. Comfort, power and style. Quintessential Cadillac. The price tag: $46,555. Leasing: $694/mo
Jaguar XF
The XF is born to perform. The 3.0 supercharged V-6 puts out 340 horses to the rear wheels, unless you opt for all-wheel drive. It will take you from 0 to 60 in 5.0 seconds and it handles athletically, giving one reviewer from Edmunds cause to say it has a “small-car feel.” Inside, you’re privy to a host of features including a rear parking sensor, a forward-collision alert, a driver-drowsiness alert (How cool is that?), and heated power front seats. On the highway, you’ll enjoy Jaguar-quality driving on which they’ve built their reputation: A quiet ride free of virtually any noise from the engine, the road or wind. The price tag: $48,445. Leasing: $761/mo
Hyundai Genesis
With no need to change perfection, the 2016 is virtually the same as the prior year, nailing the balance of style, performance and luxury. The assertive contours hide 311 horses under the hood in a V-6 that propels to 60 in just 5.0 seconds. All-wheel drive is optional, and so is a 420 V-8. Inside, comfort and technology blend in a simple yet elegant spacious interior. You get a heads-up display, a whopping 9.2-inch touch screen and DIS navigation system. LED daytime running lights as well as HID headlights are standard. LED fog lights are optional. The Genesis gives you a lot to flaunt while letting you spend less than other, better, luxury sedans. The price tag: $39,700. Leasing: $459/mo.
Mercedes-Benz E-class
The technology is simply wow-worthy. On the highway, headlights act intuitively and automatically shine appropriate light per the conditions. That’s not all. When you want to switch lanes, activate the indicator and the car changes lanes without your steering input. These examples show how the E-Class is built to recognize and understand the surroundings. Buttons on the steering wheel let you easily configure the controls on the high-res twin dash screens without causing you to take your eyes off the road. For a little bit of fun and mood, you can select from 64 interior lighting options, including different colors in strips around the cabin. You even have two drive mode options: Comfort and Sport. Both deliver luxury. The price tag: $53,075. Leasing: $781/mo
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