Different Types of Luxury Cars

• There are various classes of luxury cars, each with a specified price range. There are three types of luxury cars -- near-luxury, mid-luxury, and ultra-luxury. Each class has different brands, from Acura to Mercedes. According to carsdirect.com, the Acura TSX, the Audi A4, and the BMW 330 are classified under near-luxury cars. The Acura RL, the Lexus GS430, and the Mercedes-Benz CLK500 are classified as mid-luxury cars. Many ultra-luxury cars are on the market, including the Audi A8, the BMW 750, the Jaguar XK8, and the Mercedes-Benz S500.
  
  

Price

• A luxury car is expensive, but what accompanies the car makes it money worth spending. Near-luxury cars can be described as having three important features; price, comfort, and prestige. Highly regarded manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Lexus, and Audi have released four-door luxury sedans ranging from $28,000-$32,000. These luxury manufacturers have made entry-level luxury cars that are cheaper than the standard luxury vehicle. Mid-luxury cars offer high performance as well as prestige. According to cars direct.com, mid-luxury cars range from $34,100-$92,200. Mid-luxury cars usually have technological advances (GPS, television screens) and the interior is better than those in a near-luxury car. Ultra-luxury cars come with all of the bells and whistles and can be custom-made to the driver's specifications. Many ultra-luxury cars come with heated seats and GPS. For example, many Lexus vehicles come with heated seats, as one of the basic functions in the car. According to carsdirect.com, the Audi A8 has massage functions as well as heating and ventilation features in the front seats. In ultra-luxury vehicles, leather seats are standard. Many drivers can choose the type of leather as well as the color for their ultra-luxury car. The exterior and interior of the vehicle is impeccable and the quality of the features is luxurious. Ultra-luxury cars range from $61,000-$181,500.
  
  

Performance

• Luxury cars are known for impeccable performance. This vehicles drive well and the interior is appealing. Near-luxury cars are usually sedans not built for race car-style driving. The Audi A4, a near-luxury car, runs 23 miles per gallon in the city and 30 miles per gallon on the highway. The near-luxury cars give drivers the reliability they seek and the driving performance they want. Mid-luxury cars give drivers the feeling that they are driving a sports car. One mid-luxury car, the Mercedes-Benz E320, runs 23 miles per gallon in the city and 32 miles per gallon on the highway. Along with mid-luxury cars, ultra-luxury cars are built for speed and have the characteristics of a race car. The Porsche 911, which is a ultra-luxury car, runs 15 miles per gallon in the city and 23 miles per gallon, on the highway. Ultra-luxury vehicles are usually gas guzzlers, but they are built for driving enthusiasts.