10 Most Expensive Cars to Own

The cost of a luxury automobile doesn't end with its purchase price

Jul 25, 2012, 11:00 am EDT | By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.

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#6: Lexus LS 600h L

Style: 4dr Sedan AWD (5.0L 8cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Combined (city and highway) MPG: 20
Purchase price: $119,019
True cost of ownership: $129,542

Although the Lexus LS — the company’s flagship model — has been in production since 1989, the hybrid LS 600h L has only been around since 2006. According to Edmunds, the full-size luxury sedan is the most expensive model that Lexus produces in large numbers. The car’s base price of $119,019 is the fifth-highest among all companies. The car has very good scores from JD Power, earning a four out of five for overall quality and a perfect five out of five for design.

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