You love the finer things in life. Leatherette seating surfaces, drinking wine out of a bottle (not a box), and wearing your tuxedo t-shirt to Ruby Tuesdays for the all-you-can-eat salad bar. That’s great and all, but these most expensive luxury cars are a step above.
We’re talking cars that can easily push six figures with a couple options. They’re all production cars, not one-off bespoke models, although a few could be. These are the crème de la crème, the most expensive luxury cars your money can buy in the United States for 2017.
So this is our starting point. The 2017 Lexus LS 460 with all-wheel drive and in the long-wheel base version can be equipped with a plethora of interior color combinations, all in leather, woodgrain and aluminum accent. Things really start to get out of control with an optional package, the Executive-Class Seating Package for an extra $15,960. It includes features like a rear-seat entertainment system, four-zone climate concierge, power adjustable butterfly headrests and more.
The LS 460 comes standard with a 386-horsepwer 4.6-liter V8, so it’s no slouch in performance. Compared with others to come, it’s a lightweight. The base price is $82,305 for the LWB Lexus LS 460, but with the exec seating and other options, it can easily top $100,000.
The Cadillac CT6 sedan starts out in the mid-50’s (like its drivers) but can top out much higher. Choose the 2017 Cadillac CT6 Platinum with the optional 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 and you’re looking at $88,790 to start.
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At that price point, there aren’t many options to add unless you want 20-inch polished wheels and a trunk lip spoiler. With this setup, you get Cadillac’s CUE system, an extremely sexy interior, AWD, Cadillac’s Enhanced Night Vision system, and the 404-horsepower engine with Automatic Stop/Start.
Audi has a few models that qualify around this position, but we’ll keep it simple with just one. The 2017 Audi S8 Plus is the selection. First and foremost, the TFSI engine with 605 horsepower is astounding, especially mated with the Quattro AWD system.
3D satellite navigation, a top- and corner-view parking camera system, Night Vision Assistant, and a Head Up Display are features the S8 Plus contains. And it should, with a price tag hovering at $115,900 to start. Tack on another $11,000 if you want the Dynamic Package with ceramic brakes and a carbon fiber lip spoiler.
If a Jaguar’s uniqueness is more your style, the Jaguar XJR is a great way to spend your small fortune. The 2017 XJR in the long-wheel-base design has an available supercharged 5.0-liter V8, producing 550 horsepower. With that performance still comes a ton of luxury features.
Just to name a few, the 2017 Jaguar XJR LWB has LED adaptive headlamps, a 12.3-inch cluster display, soft door close, panoramic roof, puddle lamps, and electric rear and side sunblinds. Yeah, it’s posh. The sticker price is $121,000.
It’s not everyone’s style – unless fast, elegant, and extremely refined handling are your style. The 2017 BMW Alpina B7 with xDrive is seriously on the next level. Its 600-horsepower 4.4-liter V8 is actually NOT the focal point of this car – the interior is.
It’s at this point we begin to see the potential for a full-time Jeeves. Elegant power-adjustable rear seating is accented in diamond stitching. There are rear-seat entertainment monitors affixed to the seat backs. Available rear-seat ventilation and massage functions are top of the line. And air-ride suspension both front and rear make handling a dream while keeping your coffee in your cup, not in your lap. It’ll only cost you $138,000 plus.
As the price tags climb, the names become more exclusive. The 2017 Maserati Quattroporte GTS is definitely not out of place on this list of the most expensive luxury cars. This luxury sedan is a breathtaking specimen that travels off the beaten path. The fully customizable interior contains brash leather seating surfaces in bold designs. And in the rear seat, options include rear-seat entertainment with foldable rear tables. Rear bucket seats with heated and ventilated surfaces and 4-zone climate control make it the place to be in this car.
That is, unless you love to drive. The 2017 Maserati Quattroporte GTS is powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 with 530 horsepower and an exhaust note that will make you giggle. It’s all for just $145,500 as a starting price.
While James Bond usually drives a coupe, I’m sure he wouldn’t turn his nose up to the 2017 Aston Martin Rapide S. It’s equipped with a 552-horsepower V12 6.0-liter engine and it looks much like a coupe. It’s a luxury performance sedan though.
Aside from thrilling performance, the Rapide S earns every penny of its list price. The waterfall design of the center stack is unlike any other and contains premium features for comfort and control, including push-button shifting. And when you see the interior, prepare to be amazed. The unique, nearly bespoke stitching on the seats is gorgeous and the classic gauges are simply timeless. But that’s what you get when the price tag is hard to find, and amounts to about $203,000.
Not much compares with the Mercedes-Benz AMG S65 in terms of production models. In fact, only a Bentley and a Rolls-Royce are more expensive. And for a cool $228,625, this Mercedes is balls out awesome (please excuse the hood rat terminology). Powered by a hand-crafted 6.0-liter V12 biturbo with 621 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque, this ultra-luxury sedan is as enjoyable to drive as it is to be chauffeured around in.
For all the bells and whistles in the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG S65, it looks clean and simple inside. But make no mistake, it can be equipped with a split-screen front monitor, heated windshield, a refrigerator in the backseat, and even Mercedes’ own cabin atomizer fragrances for the continuous new car smell.
At this level, we have to pick and choose our focal points. The 2017 Bentley Flying Spur W12 S is the only 4-door Bentley to top 200 mpg, so you know it has the performance aspect under control. From one glance, you can tell it’s a sexy beast with outstanding wheels, W12 embroidery and badging, and that low, hulking stance. It really is the whole package.
The Mulliner Driving Specification is standard, meaning sport styling is guaranteed throughout the car including drilled alloy pedals and knurled control knobs. Dual rear bucket seats are separated by a sleek console that hides a refrigerated wine cooler. And as if diamond-stitched leather seats weren’t enough, lambswool floor mats are an option. It’s only going to cost you $244,600.
At last, the piece de resistance. The 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost extended wheel base sedan eclipses all other luxury cars by quite a lot. Even at its base price of $295,850, it’s $50k more than second place. But that’s not the EWB version either – no, that will cost an extra $33,500.
For the price, you get a 6.6-liter V12 engine, umbrellas in the doors and the pinnacle of luxurious seating. You even get lambswool floor mats, but there’s much to be added. Entertainment system screens are optional as are the cool box and the privacy rear compartment curtains. But those are all bespoke options, so we’ll stick with the price tag of $329,325 for the most expensive luxury car, the 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheel Base.
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