Best Under-$50K Luxury Cars

UNITED STATES – The Web site www.forbes.com  takes a look at the best luxury cars under $50,000.

The $37,175 BMW Z4 Roadster is a two-seater roadster that allows you to automatically control the drop top while listening to your favorite music through a 10-speaker audio system.

The $35,605 Lincoln MKX crossover utility vehicle is loaded with standard features like heated, dual power mirrors with memory, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with genuine wood accents, and four-wheel disc brakes with an anti-lock braking system. Options include 20-inch chrome-clad wheels, a panoramic roof and a voice-activated DVD-based navigation system.

The Volvo XC70, a $36,755 midsize wagon, is loaded with advanced safety features like hill descent control and full-length side curtain airbags.

Other lower-priced models to make the list include the Audi A3 wagon with a starting price of $25, 930 and a Saab 9-3 convertible beginning at $26,000. At the top end is the Land Rover SUV, starting at $44,933, and the Mercedes SLK roadster with a base price of $46,000.