AUDI A3

Starting price: $29,900

The Audi A3 underwent a significant redesign for the 2015 model year, and it is one of the top German cars sold in America. Consumers can choose between a couple, four-door sedan, and a convertible when buying the A3, and its entry price of just below $30,000 USD is hard to match when looking for a quality German car to drive on the U.S. roadways. The stock engine for the car is a 1.8 liter turbo four cylinder engine rated at 170 horsepower with a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Audi does not offer a manual transmission with the car; however, consumers can choose to upgrade the powertrain to a four cylinder rated at 220 horsepower with all-wheel drive or a diesel engine rated at 150 horsepower. The A3 can go from zero to 60 MPH in 5.4 seconds, and its top overall speed is 129 MPH. The fuel efficiency of the vehicle is above average with a 24 MPG (city) and 33 MPG (highway) rating.

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MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-CLASS

Starting price: $31,500

The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a lower priced German car that is one of the best sold in America today. The CLA-Class is the first model sold by the company to offer front-wheel drive in the United States, and it is one of the more stylish cars on the roads today. The car is powered by a 2.0 liter four cylinder engine rated at 208 horsepower, and it comes with either a seven-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive available as an option. The car can go from zero to 60 MPH in 6.3 seconds with a top speed of 133 MPH. The car’s fuel efficiency is above average with a 26 MPG (city) and 38 MPG (highway) rating.

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BMW 2-SERIES

Starting price: $32,100

The BMW 2-Series is the entry-level BMW model in the United States, and is one of the top and most affordable German cars sold in the country. The car is sold in both convertible and coupe formats, and has impressed as the replacement of the legacy 1-Series model previously sold in the United States. The car is powered by a 2.0 liter turbo four cylinder engine rated at 240 horsepower that can be combined with either a manual six-speed or eight-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive as an option for consumers. The BMW Track Handling package can also be included with the vehicle which brings with it an adaptive suspensive, improved steering and brakes, and upgraded tires. The 2-Series can go from zero to 60 MPH in 4.5 seconds with a top speed of 155 MPH. The car’s fuel efficiency is very respectable at 20 MPG (city) and 30 MPG (highway).

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VOLKSWAGEN CC

Starting price: $32,995

The Volkswagen CC is the company’s primary entry into the German luxury car market in the United States. It meets and even exceeds expectations of consumers, and is the most expensive sedan in the Volkswagen lineup at just over $30,000 USD. The available powertrains for the car include a 2.0 liter turbocharged four cylinder with front wheel drive with a choice between a dual-clutch automatic or six-speed manual transmission. Consumers can also choose to upgrade to a 3.6 liter VR6 with a dual-clutch auto, and the company’s well-known 4Motion all-wheel drive. The car can go from zero to 60 MPH in 6.5 seconds, and the stock engine is rated at 200 horsepower. The CC gets decent fuel efficiency with a rating of 21 MPG (city) and 32 MPG (highway), and the car has a top overall speed of 124 MPH.

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BMW 3 SERIES

Starting price: $32,950

The BMW 3-Series has been one of the most consistently produced German cars for years. Affordably priced in the low $30,000s, BMW offers a range of powertrains for the car to include diesel, gasoline, and hybrid options with a choice between automatic or manual transmission powering all-wheel drive. The stock engine on the 3-Series is rated at 240 horsepower, and it has a top overall speed of 128 MPH, and it is capable of going from zero to 60 MPH in 5.8 seconds. The 3-Series fuel efficiency is rated at 22 MPG (city) and 33 MPG (highway).

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