5 Non-Luxury Cars That Make the Middle Class Feel Rich

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But savvy middle-class car buyers make an impression on the road before they make their first million.

However, even the highest-end trim the impressive EX starts at under $35,000.

Three out of the five available spec levels start in the $20,000s.

Thats why the MX-5 Miata lets middle-class motorists steal highway glances usually reserved for the rich.

Its not just sports cars.

Mazda also makes sedans that outpunch their price tags.

Even the highest-end package the 2.5 Premium Turbo Plus starts at under $36,000.

Four out of six trims start in the $20,000s and the second-to-best Carbon Turbo starts at $32,100.

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