BMW dominates our list, earning five of the top 10 spots. The BMW 5-Series 535 xDrive is one example of where the German automaker delivers a good buy: It has a base price of $51,900 and a total cost of ownership over five years of $72,323–significantly lower than its main competitor, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class 350 sedan (MSRP $49,400, total cost of ownership $73,603). The big savings for the 5-Series come from its lower depreciation rate and lower anticipated cost of maintenance, according to Vincentric data. Audi, too, makes a good showing. Along with the $51,050 Q5 SUV, Audi’s $53,100 S5 coupe is a good value in its segment. Total cost of ownership for the car is a relatively low $74,524, thanks in part to the fact that the S5’s depreciation and fuel costs are lower than coupe offerings from Nissan ( NSANY – news – people ) (GT-R), Jaguar (XK) and even Chevrolet (Corvette).