It’s true: great cars can be had at incredibly affordable prices. It’s also not false to say there are automobiles that stretch the imagination and beggar belief for otherworldy sums. Somewhere in the middle, performance, price, design and quality meet at a singularity: the (roughly) $250,000 mark. It is an aspirational pricepoint to say the least — but there’s no denying the space is filled with an all-star cast.
2018 Mercedes S560 and S63

From semi-autonomous driving to something called “Joy” mode, it’s uber-impressive.
2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S Volante

Aston Martin welcomes a new era, but first, a goodbye party for the old.