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.

BMW-alpinab7

#3: BMW ALPINA B7

Style: SWB 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
Combined (city and highway) MPG: 17
Purchase price: $133,445
True cost of ownership: $153,150

The number of registrations of the Alpina B7 has been significantly lower than that of other cars on this list. This is more the result of a limited number of cars being imported to North America than of customers shying away from its high cost. The car’s purchase price alone exceeds $133,000. It also has among the most costly interest on financing and insurance. When it comes to overall quality and design, the car received scores of just three out of five in both categories from JD Power.