Compact luxury sedans still matter in luring customers into the brand.
The C-Class spans a wide range for performance, and features elegant styling and impressive tech.
Same could be said of the BMW 3-Series that sets the bar for performance.
The Audi A4 tends to the conservative side but has intuitive technology and a wagon variant.
The Cadillac CT4 is an underwhelming newcomer that makes the Genesis G70 seem like a class above.
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The 2021 Lexus IS doesn’t gain any ground on the more performance-oriented compact sedans, but it’s priced right. |
The 2021 Audi A4 blends a conservative luxury compact car with spicy performance and robust wagon flavors. |
The flexible 2021 BMW 3-Series lineup offers something for everyone, so long as they’re not smitten with SUVs. |
The 2021 Cadillac CT4 is well-equipped and fun to drive, making it a good small sedan choice. |
The 2021 Genesis G70 has the footwork of a contender; it’s a jab or two from landing a knockout punch on its German rivals. |
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is as gorgeous inside as it is outside, and it has moves to match. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $39,050 | $39,100 | $41,250 | $33,395 | $36,000 | $41,400 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 19 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged I4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars |
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| IS 300 RWD | Premium 40 TFSI quattro | 330i Sedan | 4-Door Sedan Luxury | 2.0T RWD | C 300 Sedan |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sedan | quattro Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2021 Lexus IS vs. 2021 Audi A4 | 2021 Lexus IS vs. 2021 BMW 3-Series | 2021 Lexus IS vs. 2021 Cadillac CT4 | 2021 Lexus IS vs. 2021 Genesis G70 | 2021 Lexus IS vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class | |
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