Car Rankings: Super Luxury Cars
Ranking of super luxury cars, generally priced above $60,000. BMW 7 Series, Lexus LS, Audi A8 and more. Rankings based on an in-depth analysis by U.S. News editors of all published auto ratings, reviews and test drives.
- MSRP: $63,825 - $77,260
- Invoice: $56,803 - $68,760
- Avg. Paid: $59,523 - $71,786
- MPG: 16 City / 24 Hwy
#1
2009 Lexus LS
The flagship sedan of Lexus and the luxury badge of Toyota, the LS offers bulletproof Lexus reliability, one of the finest interiors in a class famous for its ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.2 |
| Performance: | 8.9 |
| Exterior: | 7.7 |
| Interior: | 8.9 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 10.0 |
- MSRP: $74,050 - $120,100
- Invoice: $68,867 - $111,693
- Avg. Paid: $69,016 - $114,122
- MPG: 16 City / 23 Hwy
#2
2009 Audi A8
Reviewers say the A8 offers the handling of a small sports sedan, white-knuckle acceleration, the sure-footing of Audi's legendary Quattro all-wheel-drive system, and a luxurious cabin that ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.0 |
| Performance: | 9.2 |
| Exterior: | 9.2 |
| Interior: | 9.1 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $89,800 - $132,600
- Invoice: $76,330 - $112,710
- Avg. Paid: $83,289 - $119,359
- MPG: - TBD - City / - TBD - Hwy
#2
2010 Porsche Panamera
Perhaps the world’s most uncompromising sedan, the all-new Porsche Panamera combines breathtaking performance with indulgent accommodations for four adults. Some Porsche purists may detest the car’s unusual ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.0 |
| Performance: | 9.4 |
| Exterior: | 7.8 |
| Interior: | 9.6 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $89,350 - $147,450
- Invoice: $83,096 - $137,128
- Avg. Paid: $84,316 - $139,724
- MPG: 14 City / 22 Hwy
#4
2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the flagship of the world's oldest automaker, and a showcase for what automotive engineering is capable of after more than 100 years. But ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.9 |
| Performance: | 9.2 |
| Exterior: | 8.7 |
| Interior: | 8.8 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $80,455 - $136,600
- Invoice: $74,020 - $125,670
- Avg. Paid: $79,302 - $130,131
- MPG: 15 City / 22 Hwy
#5
2010 BMW 7-Series
The BMW 7-Series is the athlete of the super luxury class. A car for those who love to drive, it offers the handling balance of a sport ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.8 |
| Performance: | 9.4 |
| Exterior: | 8.4 |
| Interior: | 9.0 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $106,035 - $106,035
- Invoice: $94,370 - $94,370
- Avg. Paid: $95,781 - $95,781
- MPG: 20 City / 22 Hwy
#6
2009 Lexus LS 600h Hybrid
The Lexus LS 600h is, at the moment, the only luxury V8 hybrid car in the world. While most of its competitors offer a V12 edition of ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.7 |
| Performance: | 8.5 |
| Exterior: | 7.7 |
| Interior: | 8.7 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 10.0 |
- MSRP: $65,700 - $104,225
- Invoice: $59,787 - $94,845
- Avg. Paid: $58,805 - $92,256
- MPG: 16 City / 25 Hwy
#7
2009 Jaguar XJ
The Jaguar XJ's retro look is on the way out -- a 2010 model headed for dealerships in the Fall has none of the old-world luxury character of ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.2 |
| Performance: | 9.0 |
| Exterior: | 7.9 |
| Interior: | 8.2 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $72,400 - $72,400
- Invoice: $67,332 - $67,332
- Avg. Paid: $69,589 - $69,589
- MPG: 14 (Est) City / 21 (Est) Hwy
#8
2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS
The Mercedes-Benz CLS has sprouted imitators, but none of them have ever come close to catching it. It’s a beautiful car, with a sweeping roofline and sports-car-like ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.1 |
| Performance: | 8.9 |
| Exterior: | 9.2 |
| Interior: | 7.4 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
Unranked: Super Luxury Cars
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2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
MSRP: $87,950 - $201,150 | Invoice: $81,794 - $187,070 | MPG: 11 City / 17 Hwy