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Best Sedans under $80k

1.Mercedes-Benz A-Class

8.6

Mercedes-Benz A-Class
5 badges available

$57,500 - $122,500*MRLP

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What we love

  • -The unbelievable amount of performance on offer
  • -Level of grip in sub-par conditions
  • -Tech- and feature-packed cabin
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What we don't

  • -Some road noise creeps into the cabin
  • -Standard seats lack support
  • -Average fit and finish on some trim pieces
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2.Audi A5

8.0

Audi A5
3 badges available

$79,900 - $92,900*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Petrol AWD price parity
  • -S5 level of performance
  • -Cheaper than Mercedes-Benz C350e
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What we don't

  • -Lacks DC fast-charging
  • -Tech-heavy cabin loses luxury touch
  • -No lane-centring assist; oversensitive AEB
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3.SKODA Superb

8.0

SKODA Superb
1 badge available

$67,990 - $69,690*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Effortless turbo performance
  • -Supple ride, confident handling
  • -Spacious, classy cabin with thoughtful design, long feature list
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What we don't

  • -Not cheap to buy
  • -Not cheap to service
  • -Not cheap to fuel (but a hybrid is coming)
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4.Tesla Model 3

8.0

Tesla Model 3
3 badges available

$54,900 - $80,900*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Kids loved the rear touchscreen
  • -Quick and smooth to drive
  • -Driving range still good, even if way off the claim
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What we don't

  • -No smartphone mirroring
  • -Some buttons would be nice
  • -No tinted rear windows, gets very hot
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Winner - Best Urban Electric Vehicle under 100K
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Winner - Best Urban Electric Vehicle under 100K
Drive Car of the Year 2025
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5.IM Presented by MG Motor IM5

7.9

IM Presented by MG Motor IM5
3 badges available

$60,990 - $77,990*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Phenomenal performance...
  • -... matched by comfortable ride and decent dynamics
  • -Comfortable and spacious cabin
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What we don't

  • -Over-reliance on screens for vital functions
  • -No spare tyre (inflation kit only)
  • -Small-ish boot for the segment
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6.Honda Accord

7.8

Honda Accord
1 badge available

$64,900 - $64,900*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Ultra-serene cabin
  • -Snappy Google-powered infotainment
  • -Low cost of ownership
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What we don't

  • -Borderline premium price tag
  • -Infotainment relies on internet connection
  • -Where the heck are the heated seats?
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7.Audi A3

7.7

Audi A3
2 badges available

$54,800 - $65,800*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Refined engine and transmission
  • -Well-tuned safety systems, technology
  • -Efficient mild-hybrid system
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What we don't

  • -Not the best value for money
  • -Loud road noise
  • -Comfort Pack should be standard, not optional
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Finalist - Best Urban Car under $60k
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Finalist - Best Urban Car under $60k
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8.MG IM5

7.7

MG IM5
3 badges available

$60,990 - $77,990*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Loaded with gear
  • -Colossally quick
  • -Extremely comfortable
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What we don't

  • -Blobby looks
  • -Frantic safety systems
  • -Performance is more straight line
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9.Subaru WRX

7.7

Subaru WRX
4 badges available

$48,190 - $63,290*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Adaptive dampers transform around-town ride comfort
  • -Steers, stops and grips like a performance car should
  • -Snug Recaro seats lead roomy interior
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What we don't

  • -In need of a power boost, more than ever
  • -Manual shift action is acceptable, not amazing
  • -Laggy touchscreen, missing equipment
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10.BMW 2 Series

7.5

BMW 2 Series
5 badges available

$61,000 - $102,100*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Very comfortable
  • -Better looking than before
  • -Quiet and refined
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What we don't

  • -Rear headroom not as good as 118 hatch
  • -Some polarising styling elements
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Drive's team of experts reviews and rates hundreds of the latest models each year to help you find your next new car. Browse our Best Car lists to discover how different models rank against each other and what our team loves and doesn't love about these top-rating vehicles.

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* ‘MRLP’ is the manufacturer’s recommended list price as provided by our data provider and is subject to change, so is provided to you for indicative purposes only. Please note that MRLP is inclusive of GST, but is exclusive of any options and does not include on-road costs such as registration, CTP, stamp duty and dealer delivery. Where an MRLP is stated as a price range, this reflects the lowest to highest MRLP provided for that model range across the available variants.