This Mercedes model is the CL-Class. This means that it belongs to a niche line of cars made by the German automaker that is meant to be a lot lighter than a regular one. The CL in the name stands for Coupe Light and Coupe Luxury, but as we have stated in the title, it’s definitely not light on the wallet.
You can expect to pay anywhere from three to five times as much as the average asking price for any type of service with the CL-Class. Hopefully, you came fully prepared for this before deciding to buy one of these.
Mercedes-Benz E350
Mercedes has always been known as a company that charges top dollars for impressive vehicles, and its E350 certainly doesn’t disappoint. The German automaker uses this model as its flagship product for technological advancements, which makes it one of the most sought-after and beloved luxury cars in the entire world.
While being relatively affordable when you consider all the luxury you get inside, the E350 does come with a fairly high annual cost. You should expect to pay around $1,300 in annual upkeep, and in the rare case that something really goes wrong, costs can run quite steep. For example, just replacing a standard alternator would cost you over $1,200.
Acura TL
What’s even more impressive than how popular the Acura TL got over the past few years, is just how low its average annual upkeep was. Owning one of these used to cost around $1,000 annually, which is not too bad considering it's an entry-level luxury vehicle. Unfortunately, it had high costs when it came to repairs and suffered from much public dissatisfaction and criticism.
The car was discontinued more than a decade ago, after going through a lot of problems with its clients. Getting a new air conditioning fan would cost an unbelievably expensive price of over $329, and a windshield washer pump replacement could cost well over $100. It almost seems like the company sold its affordable luxury car just to make its money later in repairs.
Nissan Titan XD
The Titan XD is the heavy-duty version of the Titan. As a result, it offers a longer body and wheelbase, and a heftier price tag which starts at $47,340. While the Titan might be a pretty good truck, it does fail to stand out in the competitive full-size pickup truck class.
This one comes standard with a fairly potent V8 engine, which could be why it's priced higher as it delivers more power. All the while, its appeal is diminished due to unwieldy handling dynamics, lackluster towing and hauling abilities, a lack of engine options, and a somewhat cheap-feeling interior.
Buick Envision
Buicks may be more affordable than most cars. With a starting price of $31,700, it's pricey but not too bad when compared to other Luxury SUVs. But even with a reasonable price tag are they reliable and worth the maintenance costs? Ranked at #14 within the Luxury Compact SUV category, the 2023 Buick Envision does little to stand out amongst its competitors.
When considering buying any car, you should also factor in maintenance and repairs, and for the Buick, it will cost you around $8,521 during its first 10 years of service, which would be much more than you should be paying. Plus, the average cost to insure a Buick Envision is about $1,798 per year, which will stack up to around $8,990 after 5 years.