Top 10 Best Selling Luxury Cars in America
In the market for a luxury vehicle and interested to see what’s popular? AutoGuide has compiled a list of the top 10 best selling luxury vehicles in America year-to-date for 2013.
With data provided by GoodCarBadCar.net the list includes some of the usual suspects and even a few surprises!
In fact, how’s this for a stat: less than half of the cars on the list are from Germany.
Kicking off the list is the Acura RDX with a starting price of $35,415. The RDX is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 powerplant with 273 hp while mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Fuel efficiency is a respectable 20 MPG city, 28 MPG highway rating while opting for an all-wheel drive model will net a 1 MPG loss. The RDX was Acura’s first compact crossover and has continued to do fairly well in the luxury market.
Even though Infiniti has launched its next-generation sedan known as the Q50, the Japanese automaker is continuing to produce and sell its popular G Series models for a couple more years. To make it fair since the C-Class encompasses coupe and sedan models, we added up all the G Series sales including coupes and convertibles (8,159 of total). The G Sedan is priced from $33,455 while the coupe model, now known as the Q60, is priced from $41,305. The convertible is the most expensive of the models, starting at $48,805.
The Acura MDX also made an appearance on our top 10 list of cars Americans aren’t buying so it may seem strange that it’s also one of the top 10 best selling luxury vehicles in America. Priced from $43,185 the SUV is taking quite a bit of time to leave dealership lots, but is still competitive within the luxury segment. Under the hood of the MDX is a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 290 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque. It gets an EPA-estimated 20-mpg city/28-mpg highway rating.
The BMW 5 Series has always been a consistent seller within the luxury segment, so it’s no surprise that it’s on the list of the best selling luxury vehicles in America. For the 2014 model year, the German automaker tweaked the design of its luxury sedan, added new variants and expanded the range of available equipment. The 528i is priced from $56,025 and is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 240 hp while getting 23 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway.
The SRX luxury crossover from Cadillac is priced from $38,225 and comes standard with a 3.6-liter V6 engine with 308 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque. Mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, the SRX is good for 17 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. Available on the SRX is an UltraView Sunroof that spans both the front and rear seats, giving the crossover an even more spacious feel. Technology features include the Cadillac User Experience (CUE), Rear-Cross Traffic Alert, Auto-Dry Brakes and more.
Receiving a new redesign for the 2014 model year, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is priced from $52,325 for the base model E250 BlueTEC which features 195 hp from its diesel engine. Getting an impressive 28 mpg in the city and 45 mpg on the highway, the 2014 E-Class can also be had with a selection of gasoline engines. Those thirsting for a sedan with loads of performance and luxury can opt for the E63 AMG which features 577 hp with a $100,695 price tag.
The entry-level luxury sedan from Lexus is the sixth best selling luxury vehicle in America. And with a starting price of $37,380 it’s not a surprise how successful it is on the automotive marketplace. Powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 268 hp and a 24 mpg combined rating, the ES can also be had in hybrid form with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine with an electric motor. The Lexus ES300h gets an EPA-estimated 40-mpg city, 39-mpg highway rating and has a starting price of $40,260.
Naturally, the Mercedes-Benz entry-level sedan is also towards the top of the list of best selling luxury vehicles in America. The C250 model starts at $36,725 with a 1.8-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder lurking under the hood. The powerplant features 201 hp and is mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission, helping the sedan net 22 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway.
The Lexus RX is one of the most popular luxury SUVs on the market with the RX 350 starting from $40,670. Powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 270 hp, the Japanese automaker’s SUV gets a 21 mpg combined rating. And for those that don’t want to be seen in a mundane family SUV, Lexus offers a sportier F Sport model which starts from $48,360. There is also the option of grabbing a hybrid model that gets a class-leading 30 mpg combined rating with 295 total system hp.
And at the top of our list, and probably no surprise if you keep your eyes out on the road, is the BMW 3 Series. And since sales of the 4 Series has barely begun, we also decided to group the sales figures to make it a level playing field. Starting off its lineup is the 320i that has a base MSRP of $33,675. Under the hood is the German automaker’s 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 180 hp and can get up to 36 mpg on the highway. What undoubtedly helps make the 3 Series so popular is the plethora of engine options available to buyers, ranging from the 240-hp 328i to the 300-hp 335i.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Jason Siu... Less than HALF the cars on the list are from Germany? What's the point of that comment? German's make 4 cars and 2 of them are on the list. I don't think your statement makes sense.
The thing is this list says these are the best "selling" cars. Not necessarily the "Best" cars. All this is saying is that we here in America are more focused on brand name than anything else.