Sedans might be dying off in the United States with brands like ford axing every one of them from their lineup. At the same time, it was the sedan that reigned supreme for decades, and for many automotive enthusiasts, it’s still the benchmark for a practical daily driver. And that’s at the heart of our Question of the Day: what’s the best sedan for less than $50,000 in America right now?
That kicks quite a number of cars out of the running including all used cars and all models that are coming soon but not yet here. Of course, it axes everything over that $50,000 budget as well but remarkably, that still leaves us with quite a lot of great choices.
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What makes the question more interesting is how you quantify best and how you personally value certain aspects of a new car. For example, you could spend far less than our total budget on something like a fully loaded Subaru WRX or a near top-of-the-line Kia Stinger GT.
You could also get in on the base level of some cars that would be considered to be well above those in terms of luxury or brand presence. Would you rather drop $45,000 on a brand new Tesla Model 3 RWD? Or could a BMW 330i (RWD or AWD) and a few extras around the same price tickle your fancy? If you insist on German, BMW also offers the 301-hp strong $45,500 M235i xDrive Gran Coupe and there’s also the 306-hp $45,800 Audi S3 that we recently tested here.
Maybe splitting the difference is the way to go like buying a Dodge Charger Scat Pack for $42,895 and adding some options. For my money, I think it’s hard to beat the 365-hp Genesis G70 3.3T RWD with the ($4,300) Sport Advanced package. Here’s why. It costs $46,650 which leaves us some breathing room and it’s as luxurious (if not more so) and almost as fast as everything else available, while also having an excellent warranty. It also features tons of advanced technology. It’s a brilliant balance that to me feels more well-rounded than any other option. You could also go for the base 3.3T RWD that starts from $42,350, if you want to save yourself some money.
Of course, I really wish the Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce was just a little cheaper because if it would just dip below $50,000, I’d have that in a second – and sell it a week before the warranty runs out. Still, the Giulia with its punchy 280-hp 2.0-liter turbo four and exquisite platform remains in our shopping list as the base Sprint starts from $43,350 and the sportier themed Ti, from $46,050.
