Predicted 5-Year Cost to Own: $40,146
The 2020 Acura ILX reels in the lowest cost-to-own figures among starter luxury cars for the third year in a row. The ILX offers a greatest-hits list of values that make it easy to own and drive for comfortably under $30,000. With one engine, one transmission, and one purpose, the 5-passenger ILX lets you afford legit luxury for thousands less than rivals from Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and BMW.
In our Expert Review of the 2020 ILX, we considered the car’s German rivals and were still impressed. “Looking around the field, you’ll notice most of the 2020 Acura ILX’s rivals are powered by small-displacement turbocharged engines. Acura, on the other hand, has chosen to stick with its tried and true 2.4-liter normally aspirated 4-cylinder. Producing 201 horsepower [and getting excellent fuel economy], the ILX’s engine out-muscles most of its competition, at least at the base-engine level, and its slick twin-clutch 8-speed automatic is also a cut above the rest.”
We also admire the ILX’s comfort with hustling along the edges of twisty roads while at the same time more than holding its own in the standard features department. A 10-way power driver’s seat, power moonroof, keyless entry with push-button start, and heated front seats all come standard. Also standard is AcuraWatch, which includes such modern safety necessities as forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
Setting its sails to be a leader in entry-level luxury, the 2020 Acura ILX rides four strong winds — high initial value, Honda-sourced levels of reliability, great resale value, and robust safety features — in a small 4-door sedan that never forgets to be fun to drive. No surprise then that we named it the Best Entry-level Luxury Car in our 2020 5-Year Cost to Own Awards derby.
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2nd Place: 2020 Audi A3
Predicted 5-Year Cost to Own: $46,590
Loaded with style, sport, and standard equipment, the 2020 Audi A3 sedan offers both low cost-to-own and high enjoyment-to-live-with value. Learn more about the A3 or find one for sale near you
3rd Place: 2020 Acura TLX
Predicted 5-Year Cost to Own: $46,998
Steady as an Acura, equipped with everything you gotta have, and starting at just $34,000, the 2020 TLX sedan represents luxury as a practical pursuit. Learn more about the TLX or find one for sale near you
