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2009 Luxury Vehicles
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The MDX is no stranger to the Cars.com Best Bets. Since it's had crash tests and a reliability record to stand on, it's been a fixture in this space. It's the top-rated midsize luxury SUV in Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests, and it's more reliable than average.
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$40,790 - $46,940
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Riding the line between compact SUV and sport wagon, the RDX is the choice for anyone who's happy with five seats and wants something smaller than the MDX.
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$33,695
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Acura's top-selling car was redesigned for 2009, and it now has even better interior quality. It now offers two V-6 engines and all-wheel drive.
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$34,955 - $38,505
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The BMW 3 Series is the legendary leading compact luxury sport model, known more for its performance than anything else. Rare among German imports, the 328i has average reliability, and the coupe and convertible are above average.
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$33,600 - $44,550
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The X3 fills a gap between BMW's wagons and the X5 midsize SUV in terms of utility. Though it's higher and more versatile than the wagons, it doesn't give up the driving performance for which BMW is renowned.
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$39,700
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The G37's mileage is lower than that of the BMW 328i, but it's better than the 335i and, in rear-wheel-drive form, it brings exceptional reliability to the Best Bets. The all-wheel-drive G37x should be above average, too.
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$33,250 - $43,900
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The G37's mileage is lower than that of the BMW 328i, but it's better than the 335i and, in rear-wheel-drive form, it brings exceptional reliability to the Best Bets. The all-wheel-drive G37x should be above average, too.
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$35,730 - $38,700
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The ES 350 is a rare animal: an entry-level luxury car that's not trying to be a sport sedan. Technically a midsize car, the front-wheel-drive ES sedan emphasizes room over zoom, comfort over high-speed comportment, silence over sound.
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$34,320
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Though the GS midsize sedan follows the same rear-wheel-drive formula, it's not quite as capable as the Infiniti M sedan, yet it has good mileage for this car type. The GS 350 with rear-wheel drive has above-average reliability.
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$45,000 - $46,950
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The compact IS sedan comes with either of two V-6 engines: a 2.5-liter in the IS 250 or a 3.5-liter in the IS 350. It also offers exceptional reliability. The 350 has been less reliable, but it's still above average.
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$31,305 - $34,935
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The compact IS sedan comes with either of two V-6 engines: a 2.5-liter in the IS 250 or a 3.5-liter in the IS 350. It also offers exceptional reliability. The 350 has been less reliable, but it's still above average.
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$36,755
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Based on the Ford Edge, the MKX is likewise a five-seater with generous cargo capacity, a more luxurious interior and more standard features
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$37,845 - $39,695
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The compact C-Class entry-level sedan steps up with decent reliability and good crash-test scores. This recently redesigned generation is stylish outside and well-appointed inside.
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$32,100 - $55,100
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