The idea of luxury has been a major selling point for manufacturers who produce any type of car on the road. Whether it’s a family sedan or an all-powerful supercar, opting for at least some elegance is something these manufacturers have used to one-up their competition for over a century. Moving into 2024, with countless different automakers producing superb cars, luxury as a whole has reached new heights in the industry, with these automakers offering at times wildly expensive additional features.
Some of the priciest examples of optional extras and features such as Bentley’s Breitling clock in the Bentayga costing $181,000, Mercedes-Maybach’s granite trim costing $55,000, and the Bugatti Veyron’s carbon finish costing $293,000 quickly caught attention, being a testament to just how far upmarket auto brands have recently gone to lead the luxury segment across their respective categories. Moving away from these recent headline grabbers, here’s a closer look at some of the most expensive features offered in luxury cars on sale today.
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In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites. The entries on this list are arranged based on the price, ordering from lowest to highest.
10 Lexus’ Haku Door Trim
Price: $1,200
*Outside of the ultra-luxury, highly expensive manufacturers like Rolls-Royce and Bentley; Lexus has developed into one of the most prominent brands for providing luxury at a more affordable price. Through high-quality materials and cutting-edge tech, Lexus makes sure to remain ahead of the curve with each of their models, with the LS sedan offering a standout feature.
In 2024, the Lexus LS is the most expensive sedan in the Japanese manufacturer’s fleet, with the top-of-the-range LS 500h trim starting at $115,560. This is the flagship luxury sedan for Lexus, making it no surprise to see the Haku door trim feature for the 500h.
This hand-crafted edition to the cabin is created through mounting threads of metal foil onto washi paper, and cutting them into thin strips to make a yarn. Adding an extra $1,200 to the price tag, the Haku door trim perfectly honors historical Japanese craftsmanship while adding to the overall quality of the luxury sedan.
Additional Options:
- Outside the Haku door trim, the ’24 Lexus LS 500h offers three different interior colors.
- 19-inch alloy noise-reduction wheels are available for the LS 500h for an extra $1,120.
9 Cadillac Escalade’s Onyx Package
Price: $2,995
Moving to American luxury manufacturers, very few brands have as much of a profile as the Detroit-based brand for delivering first-class vehicles. Over the years, Cadillac has produced some pretty special cars, but the Escalade has been their flagship SUV ever since its release back in 1999.
In 2024, the Escalade remains one of the brand’s leading vehicles, promoting the highest level of luxury. The SUV is known for its sophisticated yet bold image, with the optional Onyx package taking it to a new level. The package includes a gloss black Escalade nameplate, monochrome Cadillac emblems, and gloss black alloy wheels, creating a fully blacked-out SUV beaming with understated luxury.
Additional Options:
- The two most expensive paint jobs include Crystal White and Radiant Red, both costing $1,225.
- Inside, the ’24 Escalade comes with three different trim options, including Whisper Beige, Jet Black, and Dark Auburn.
- For an extra $600, the Escalade comes with a two-speed transfer case to improve its capabilities.
8 Mercedes S-Class Nappa Leather Options
Price: $5,400
A manufacturer that can never go without mention in the luxury segment is Mercedes. The Stuttgart-based brand more than honors the German automotive legacy of developing some of the most impeccable luxury cars on the market, with the S-Class sedan being at the top of the current gas-powered fleet.
The exterior of the S-Class is modern, sleek, and uniform, which is everything you want from a luxury sedan. However, the inside is where the S-Class shines within its segment, being refined and cutting-edge in just about every area.
Alongside the wide range of trims, Mercedes offers Nappa Leather upholstery for the S-Class, introducing the highest level of comfort and luxury. There are five different Nappa Leather options available, including black, sienna brown/black, beige/gray, red/black, and silver gray/black colorways.
Additional Features:
- The S Class has five different trim options, with the most expensive being the MANUFAKTUR Natural Grain Walnut wood with Aluminum Lines costing $3,200.
- The center console also has an exclusive design available, with the Black Dotted Lines trim design adding another $300.
7 Audi A8 Luxury Package
Price: $5,400
In today’s luxury car market, technology is arguably just as, if not more, important than the car’s appearance. Cutting-edge technology has helped massively to streamline the cabin experience, something which Audi has fully embraced. Competing with the Mercedes S-Class and the BMW 7 Series, the A8 is currently Audi’s ultimate luxury sedan on the American market. In 2024, the A8 didn’t receive too many changes as the model was only redesigned in 2022.
The interior of the A8 exceptionally combines different materials, including wood and leather, which surround the high-tech infotainment screens in the center console. The car naturally comes with a 12.3-inch virtual digital display, but the top-of-the-line Luxury package adds front ventilated massage seats and dynamic all-wheel-steering.
Additional Options:
- The ’24 Audi A8 comes with four different wheel options, with the most expensive coming with the black optic plus package costing $2,750.
- Alongside the technology package, the premium package adds features such as adaptive cruise assist and LED interior lighting.
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6 Aston Martin’s Twill Carbon Fiber Interior Jewelry
Price: $6,900
Yet another iconic brand in British automotive history is Aston Martin. With deep roots in motorsport, Aston Martin delves even further into sports/GT car territory but retains the synonymous British elegance. With the modern Aston Martins leaning towards the aggressive side to maximize performance, the interiors are where this elegance is turned up to the max.
One Aston Martin that’s seen massive success in recent years is the DBX, the only SUV currently offered by the brand. The DBX707 is the quickest SUV on the market, more than honoring the brand’s racing heritage, but the model includes plenty of interior features to compete with the very best luxury SUVs as well. For an extra $6,900, the twill carbon fiber interior jewelry adds a modern, refined feel to the cabin, affecting the center console surroundings as well as introducing fully carbon paddle shifters.
Additional Options:
- As well as the twill carbon fiber jewelry, both satin chrome and dark satin chrome are available.
- The DBX707 comes with two exterior packages available, including Gloss Black and Carbon Fiber.
5 BMW’s Full Merino Leather For The 7 Series
Price: $7,300
When it comes to luxury sedans, BMW will always be a brand to come up first. Currently, the 7 Series is the flagship luxury sedan for the brand, being the largest in the fleet offering the most interior space. Despite the exterior boasting a sleek, modern design, the focus for the 7 Series is on the inside.
As standard, the ’24 7 Series comes with Veganza leather upholstery, which offers a great deal of comfort and quality at the base level. However, for the most comfortable ride possible, the option of full Merino leather adds an extra $7,300 to the $96,400 starting price. Merino leather is renowned for its plush feel, making the price increase justified.
Additional Options:
- The 7 Series comes with a rear executive lounge seating option, adding reclining seats, a rear center console, and a 31-inch BMW theater screen.
- Crystal headlights are also available for the ’24 7 Series, enhancing overall visibility and style.
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4 Rolls-Royce Starlight Headliner
Price: ~ $10,000
A manufacturer that has been a pillar of automotive luxury is Rolls-Royce, which has been consistently setting a new standard throughout the industry for everyone to chase. Founded back in 1906, Rolls-Royce has produced some of the most iconic luxury car nameplates in history, along with some equally memorable features inside.
One of these features is the Starlight Headliner, which was introduced in 2007. At the time, this took the brand to new heights regarding the Rolls-Royce interior experience, with it still managing to provide the same unique feel to the brand’s all-new luxury cars. The Starlight Headliner is available for the Phantom, Ghost, and Wraith, with it being a price on-request
Additional Options:
- The ’24 Rolls-Royce Phantom offers an array of dashboard designs, being named The Gallery. Some options include Cascade Gold, Technical Fiber, and Ruthenium Bloom.
- The iconic Spirit of Ecstacy ornament can be customized on the Phantom, including a silver option along with a carbon fiber option.
3 Genesis Prestige Package For The GV80
Price: $11,750
Out of all the brands to feature on this list, Genesis is the most recently founded, with the first model being unveiled in 2003. The brand itself is a luxury division of South Korean manufacturer Hyundai, designed to compete with the major Asian luxury automakers such as Lexus, and then the global market.
In 2024, Genesis offers a total of eight models, with the GV80 SUV being the largest model in the current fleet. The GV80 isn’t as expensive as the G80 or G90 sedans, starting at $57,700. However, for an additional $11,750, you can opt for the Prestige Package, adding elements to just about every area of the car. Some of the standout features include 22-inch alloy wheels, an electronically controlled suspension, and a 12.3-inch 3D digital cluster.
Additional Options:
- Below the Prestige Package is the Advanced, which instead includes 20-inch wheels and an 8.0-inch digital cluster.
- The ’24 GV80 comes with five additional paint shades besides the standard Alta White, each costing an extra $650.
2 Mercedes-Maybach GLS Crystal White And Silver Grey Pearl Interior Trim
Price: $13,500
Originally starting out as an independent brand, Maybach was acquired by Mercedes in 2013 becoming a sub-brand of the German automaker. Currently, Mercedes-Maybach offers three different models, with the GLS being the brand’s only gas-powered SUV, with the EQS being all-electric.
On the outside, the Maybach GLS receives some minor updates to make it distinguishable from the base Mercedes model, but the real magic of the Maybach nameplate is found inside. The GLS’ interior is industry-leading, featuring a large array of intuitive tech and the highest quality materials for the upholstery.
At the base level, the Maybach GLS comes with either black Nappa leather or a brown and beige mix. However, for an additional $13,500, the iconic Crystal White/Silver Gray Pearl trim can be selected, transforming the interior into a full-white, serene space.
Additional Options:
- The two-tone exterior paint jobs are also expensive, with each of the four options costing $22,900.
- The ’24 Maybach GLS comes with three different wood trim accent options, including high-gloss black, brown walnut wood, and gray oakwood.
- Besides the Crystal White MANUFAKTUR trim, Nappa Black Leather and Mahogany Brown are also available.
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1 Range Rover SV Signature Suite
Price: $19,740
In the world of ultra-luxury SUVs, the Range Rover model quickly developed into a serious challenger in the segment for decades. Stemming from the off-road-focused Land Rover, Range Rover took the foundation of the Land Rovers and created some of the most elegant yet practical SUVs you could find. In 2024, Land Rover offers four different Range Rover models, with the simply named ‘Range Rover’ being the most expensive, starting at $107,400. However, the most expensive trim, the SV Long Wheelbase, starts at a whopping $234,000.
Despite being the most expensive Range Rover by quite a significant margin, the SV Long Wheelbase offers the exclusive SV Signature Suite, an option that transforms the rear of the cabin into the most luxurious space possible. This adds the full-length rear center console touchscreen display, an electronically controlled fridge with crystal glassware, sculpted arm supports, and the staple deployable club table stemming from the rear center console.
Additional Options:
- The ’24 SV comes with two exterior themes; the Intrepid and the Serenity.
- The model has a total of seven different 22-inch wheels, all at no additional cost.
- The Ultrafabric interior trim option costs an additional $3,000, finished in a cinder gray color scheme.
