30 Cars Worth Splurging On
Some people splurge on high-end rides because they’re fast, others because they’re luxurious, others because they’re powerful, others because they’re high-tech, others because they’re status symbols — or all of the above.
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GOBankingRates created a list of 30 pricey cars that are worth the cash for anyone who has the means. The list was compiled by looking at roundups of the best 2020 and 2021 car models from trusted car experts like Motor Trend. To be considered a splurge, the MSRP had to be above the average price for a new car as determined by Kelly Blue Book in May 2020, which is $38,940. GOBankingRates then found the mpg for all cars fitting that criterion and ranked them in ascending order from the lowest MSRP to the highest.
Only one costs less than $40,000 and only four start at under $50,000. Not only do these cars cost a lot to buy — they’re also expensive to drive. Every single gas-burning vehicle on the list has a fuel economy lower than 28 mpg.
These costly gas guzzlers aren’t scored because there’s such a broad range of vehicles, one can’t really be compared to another. They’re all, however, among the coolest, fastest, best-looking and most luxurious cars on the road.
Last updated: Jan. 1, 2021
1. 2020 Lexus ES
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Starting MSRP: $39,900
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City mpg: 22
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Highway mpg: 33
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Combined mpg: 27.5
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2. Audi A5
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Starting MSRP: $42,900
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City mpg: 24
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Highway mpg: 32
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Combined mpg: 28
3. Lincoln Continental
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Starting MSRP: $46,305
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City mpg: 17
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Highway mpg: 26
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Combined mpg: 21.5
4. Genesis G80
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Starting MSRP: $47,700
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City mpg: 18
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Highway mpg: 26
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Combined mpg: 22
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5. Lexus GS 350
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Starting MSRP: $51,065
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City mpg: 20
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Highway mpg: 28
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Combined mpg: 24
6. Volvo S90
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Starting MSRP: $51,195
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City mpg: 21
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Highway mpg: 31
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Combined mpg: 26
7. BMW 5-Series
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Starting MSRP: $53,900
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City mpg: 25
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Highway mpg: 33
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Combined mpg: 29
8. Mercedes-Benz E 350
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Starting MSRP: $54,050
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City mpg: 20
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Highway mpg: 28
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Combined mpg: 24
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9. Acura RLX
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Starting MSRP: $54,900
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City mpg: 20
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Highway mpg: 29
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Combined mpg: 24.5
10. Audi A6
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Starting MSRP: $54,900
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City mpg: 22
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Highway mpg: 29
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Combined mpg: 25.5
11. Chevrolet Corvette
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Starting MSRP: $58,900
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City mpg: 16
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Highway mpg: 25
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Combined mpg: 20.5
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12. Porsche 718 Boxster
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Starting MSRP: $59,600
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City mpg: 16
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Highway mpg: 23
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Combined mpg: 19.5
13. Kia K900
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Starting MSRP: $59,900
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City mpg: 18
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Highway mpg: 25
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Combined mpg: 21.5
14. Audi A7
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Starting MSRP: $69,000
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City mpg: 22
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Highway mpg: 29
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Combined mpg: 25.5