The Top Four Affordable Alternatives to the Luxury Sedan: Luxury Car Brand's Economic Rivals

With all of America clamoring for luxury vehicles, but most families not bringing in the income to afford the likes of the BMW 7 series and the Mercedes S-class, it seems we are lost in a lustful longing for these un-attainable vehicles. But this is simply NOT TRUE!

Fortunately, there are more affordable models made by highly respected brands that rival these luxury sedans in taste, but far exceed them on price. Following is a list of four luxury-sedan alternatives that provide buyers with similar features and look without the exorbitant price tag.

Nissan Maxima

The most expensive of these four luxury sedans, the stunning Maxima will certainly provide buyers with the feeling of luxury with its chic exterior curves and its luxurious interior extras. This car boasts a powerful 255 hp engine with excellent response. The car has leather trimmed interior seating and beautifully brushed aluminum accents. It also includes power seats and dual climate control. The vehicle comes stocked with many luxury options and buyers will not likely find anything necessary missing from the base model.

Toyota Avalon

The second-most expensive of the four, the Toyota Avalon offers full-size luxury with the excellent price and quality the Toyota name ensures. The sedan does start at $27,075 but at this base price it provides a slew of features. This includes dual rear exhaust outlets, 16-inch alloy wheels, features expected on a luxury. But the Avalon also has some extra features that really establish it as a luxury vehicle including High Solar Energy Absorbing Glass and special heavy-duty rear window defoggers with a timer.

Mercury Sable

The Mercury Sable is the cheapest of the four, starting at $23,780. The Sable boasts a slew of luxury amenities a six speed automatic transmission that actually learns your driving patterns. Mercury also offers leather trimmed seating, MP3 audio-jack, and wonderful safety features including side airbags. And nothing screams luxury like a voice activated navigation system, which is offered in the Sable Limited.

Hyundai Azera

Finally, my favorite of the four best luxury alternatives is the Hyundai Azera. Starting at $24,235, the Azera offers sharp, sophisticated styling with classic luxury features. The Azera offers chrome accessories, full power features, and XM Ready radios. The vehicle also constantly monitors its tire's pressure and exclusive windshield-wiper de-icers. In addition, the Azera comes with the un-beatable Hyundai 100,000 mile warranty and boasts the brand name of a company that is frequently beating out luxury brands in duration and customer satisfaction.

More information available at:

http://www.toyota.com/avalon/
http://www.lincolnmercury.com/
http://www.hyundaiusa.com/vehicle/azera
http://www.nissanusa.com/maxima/index.html