Owners of These Luxury Cars Say They're Overpriced and Aren't Worth It
Buying a luxury car feels like entering a whole new world of polished leather, cutting-edge tech, and a badge dripping with status. Unfortunately, not every luxury ride lives up to its price tag. Let’s look at 35 overpriced cars experts say aren’t worth it.
Lamborghini Urus
The Urus is fast, loud, and shaped like a spaceship SUV, but underneath all that flair, the Urus shares a lot with cheaper VW Group cousins. You’ll definitely turn heads, but is it worth dropping over $200K on what’s essentially a glammed-up Audi Q8?
Mercedes-Benz CLA
The CLA promises Mercedes luxury at a “lower” entry point, but you’ll quickly realize you’re paying for the badge more than the car. Tight interior space, middling performance, and options that inflate the price make it feel less like a luxury sedan and more like an overpriced compact in designer clothes.
Jaguar XF
The XF once had swagger, but it’s aging like milk in a heatwave. The cabin lags behind rivals, resale is abysmal, and reliability reports aren’t exactly glowing. Experts say you’ll spend more time in the service bay than behind the wheel.
Ferrari Roma
Ferrari’s entry-level coupe looks stunning, but the price-to-performance ratio feels a little thin. You’re paying Ferrari money for a car that doesn’t quite deliver the raw excitement of its siblings. It’s like splurging on designer shoes that don’t really fit.
Maserati Levante
Maserati’s first SUV came with huge hype and a huge price tag. Sadly, experts say it never matched German rivals for refinement, tech, or reliability. While the badge feels exotic, the Levante’s interior and driving dynamics fall short, making you wonder why you didn’t just grab a Porsche Cayenne for far less.
Lexus LX 600
The LX 600 may be luxurious, but it’s basically a very pricey Toyota Land Cruiser in fancier clothes. The tech feels dated, the ride is stiff, and fuel economy is abysmal. Unless you’re obsessed with Lexus loyalty, you’re paying an awful lot for old-school SUV charm.
Bentley Bentayga
The Bentayga is more flash than finesse. While the interior is nice, the drive feels surprisingly like other high-end SUVs, except you’re paying Bentley money for this one. For the same price, you could buy two Range Rovers and still have cash left over for a vacation.
Lincoln Navigator Black Label
This Navigator trim makes you feel like royalty until you look at the price tag. $120K for a beefed-up Ford Expedition? Experts say it’s hard to justify. Nice interiors don’t erase clunky handling and questionable value.
Audi Q8
The Q8 is stylish, bold, and Audi, but it feels more like a fashion statement than a performance SUV. Once you start ticking option boxes, the price skyrockets into territory where competitors offer sharper handling and more features. It’s a nice driveway trophy, but not the best buy.
Infiniti QX80
The QX80 is massive, shiny, and dated. Step inside and you’ll see tech that’s stuck in 2015. Experts say the gas mileage is terrible, handling is clumsy, and it’s way overpriced for what you get.
Cadillac Escalade
Few vehicles say status more than Cadillac’s oversized SUV, but behind the bling is a truck-based platform that drinks fuel like it’s happy hour. Screens and size impress, but a price tag that’s over $110K makes it feel like indulgence, not smart luxury.
Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon
This boxy beast drives like the military truck it was born from, but costs deep into six-figure territory. Experts say luxury buyers get quirky charm and status vibes, but not the smooth ride or refinement that should come with that price tag.
Porsche Cayenne Coupe
The Cayenne Coupe looks sporty, but don’t let the swoopy roof fool you. It’s just a regular Cayenne with less headroom and a higher price tag. Experts call it a “luxury tax on style.” It’s still fun to drive, but when you realize you’ve paid extra for less space, the whole deal feels like trading your cake away just to lick the frosting.
BMW 7 Series
BMW’s flagship sedan used to be the king of luxury sedans, but lately the magic’s wearing off. It’s bloated with tech, the design is polarizing, and resale values drop like a rock. Unless you love giant grilles, you’re probably better off with an Audi A8 or Mercedes S-Class.
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
A beauty queen with questionable stamina, this SUV dazzles with its design but struggles with substance. Reliability issues loom large, performance feels underwhelming, and the price goes up uncomfortably high. Experts say you’re basically buying frustration wrapped in leather.
Genesis G90
Comfortable, stylish, and packed with features, this flagship sedan tries to play in S-Class territory. The problem is the six-figure price tag without the badge prestige. Resale value doesn’t help either, so you’re left wondering if you’re getting luxury or just taking an expensive leap of faith.
Lexus GX
The GX is a time capsule on wheels. It’s solid off-road, but luxurious only if you consider a dated interior and clunky tech fancy. With its price tag, it feels like you’re paying tomorrow’s money for yesterday’s SUV. Nostalgia isn’t worth that much.
Aston Martin Vantage
Few cars look as stunning as a Vantage, but experts say its six-figure sticker hides some awkward truths. It borrows heavily from Mercedes parts, has reliability questions, and depreciates like an overripe avocado.
Acura MDX Type S
Acura went big with the MDX Type S, calling it a sporty luxury alternative. But the price gets uncomfortably close to European rivals that just do luxury better. The car is nice, but nice doesn’t justify over $70K when BMW, Audi, and Mercedes live in the same neighborhood.
Lincoln Aviator Black Label
The Aviator Black Label is cool, but overpriced compared to rivals. Fancy trim, cool colors, and luxury vibes aside, it’s still a Ford Explorer at heart. Paying luxury car money for a dressed-up family SUV? That’s a tough sell, no matter how soft the seats are.
Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600
This is basically a Mercedes GLS with some extra chrome and a Maybach badge. You get reclining rear seats and champagne flutes, but the magic fades when you realize it still drives like a big SUV.
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
The Cullinan is peak luxury excess: massive, overstuffed, and almost absurdly expensive. Starting near $350K, you’re paying for the badge, not revolutionary engineering. It’s the perfect SUV for those who think money can, in fact, buy taste.
Infiniti QX60 Autograph
Infiniti dressed up the QX60 with quilted leather and chrome, then slapped on a luxury price tag. What they haven’t figured out is that the ride and tech don’t match premium rivals. For nearly $70K, most buyers would rather go German or save thousands with a Nissan Pathfinder wearing less makeup.
Maserati Quattroporte
Once a glamorous Italian sedan, the Quattroporte now feels dated and overpriced. Reliability issues, an underwhelming interior, and brutal depreciation make it a tough sell at six figures. The badge may have flair, but you’ll spend more time explaining your choice than enjoying the supposed luxury.
Lexus LS
The LS is Lexus’ flagship, yet it’s been coasting on reputation. Experts say the styling is polarizing, the tech is clunky, and rivals offer a smoother ride. For the price, you’d expect a “wow” factor, but the LS barely whispers.
Mercedes SLC Roadster
Once fun and flashy, the SLC feels like a relic from another era. The cramped interior, modest power, and aging design don’t justify the luxury price tag. When a Mazda Miata offers more driving joy for a fraction of the cost, the SLC’s “luxury” feels like a markup.
BMW IX
BMW’s electric SUV brings big screens and spaceship vibes, but at that price, experts agree it’s a polarizing gamble. The styling is divisive, and rivals like Tesla and Mercedes often outdo it in range and tech.
Cadillac CT6
The CT6 tried to take on European sedans but never quite made it. While it’s roomy and comfortable, it lacked the prestige to match the price, and resale values were brutal. For buyers spending big money, the CT6 always felt like Cadillac’s “almost” moment, not the true luxury flagship they wanted.
Volvo XC90 Excellence
Volvo made a four-seat XC90 with champagne holders and footrests, and charged over $100K. You’re paying Bentley money for a dressed-up family SUV, and the badge doesn’t carry the weight of that price.
Genesis GV80 Prestige
This SUV made a splash on debut and got points for style and ride. But push it to Prestige trim and the price creeps near $80K, which is a territory where badge prestige matters.
Lexus RX 500h F SPORT
Hybrid punch and sporty styling make this RX sharper, but the price tag creeping toward $70K feels ambitious. It’s comfortable inside, but not revolutionary, and the promised performance doesn’t deliver thrills.
Aston Martin Rapide
The Rapide is beautiful, but experts say it’s one of the most impractical luxury cars ever made. It has four doors but zero real space in the back. And for the price, the performance doesn’t blow you away.
Lincoln Continental Black Label
Lincoln gave the Continental a luxury farewell tour with the Black Label, but at that price, it never stacked up against the German heavyweights. The styling was nice, the seats were plush, but resale and prestige fell flat. When you’re paying that much, “almost there” just doesn’t cut it.
Bentley Flying Spur
The Flying Spur wants to be both a sports sedan and a limo, which means it’s incredibly expensive, but oddly confused. The leather is great and the ride is smooth, but does it really deliver twice the luxury of a top S-Class? That’s a tough argument.
Maserati GranTurismo
Few cars can match the GranTurismo’s timeless looks or the spine-tingling sound of that Ferrari-built V8. But owning one means six-figure costs tied to outdated tech, shaky reliability, and an interior that never quite delivered. It’s a beautiful car to admire in a driveway, just maybe not your own if you value money.
