- 2012 price: $34,200
- True cost to own: $56,235
- Fuel economy mpg: 19 city, 29 highway
The listed price is for the entry-level 2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 -- a value that puts other luxury sedans to shame.
In shopping for a luxury car, the biggest hurdle Genesis poses may be that it's a Hyundai. However, once you forget about its pedigree, and concentrate instead on its overwhelming level of standard content, well-appointed cabin, passenger comfort and competent performance, you might be sold even without considering its low cost of ownership.
Its 333-horsepower, 3.8-liter V6 and eight-speed automatic transmission deliver solid fuel economy and zesty acceleration.
Standard features include full power accessories, dual-zone automatic climate control, eight air bags, keyless start and entry, leather seating and a seven-speaker audio system with a USB/auxiliary input jack for your music-playing device.
It also has a full range of up-level options found on luxury cars costing tens of thousands more.
- 2012 price: $59,000
- True cost to own: $79,784
- Fuel economy mpg: 15 city, 23 highway
Separating the two versions of the 2012 Hyundai Equus are the levels of rear-seat amenities. Edmunds included the less expensive Signature model on this list. It seats three in its second-row seat. The Ultimate accommodates just two passengers in seats that recline and massage and are separated by a mini refrigerator.
A new 5-liter V8 sends 429 horsepower to the rear wheels via an eight-speed, driver-shiftable, automatic transmission.
Equus is the second Hyundai on this list for good reason.
A remarkable value, this luxury car provides a high level of standard equipment in its spacious cabin, such as heated and ventilated front seats, leather seating, heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, navigation system, rearview camera, nine air bags, Bluetooth connectivity and a 17-speaker Lexicon 7.1 surround-sound audio system with a USB/auxiliary input jack for your music-playing device.
Equus is the poster child for buying smart.
Courtesy of MSN Money
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