There are cars out there that may seem a little expensive but are worth the extra scratch in order to get better mileage, or a better styling, or more power. There are many reasons why it might be worth it to get a slightly pricier car. But then there are those cars that are just ludicrously overpriced and for no good reason either. Or at least not for any other reason than the badge on the front or the name attached to it.

Here is a list of 30 cars that are overpriced in that way. I know I'm throwing in the Ferrari California Spider with the Smart ForTwo but only in that, they are both overpriced for no good reason. One's a beautiful car that sat in a barn for 50 years, and the other is an economical go-cart that can barely fit two people (before going to the grocery store).

Sure, it's all a matter of perspective in this article but when it comes to some cars that cost the amount of four Bugatti Chirons but give nothing of that power or that style or that quality...then what is the point in paying millions? And for those on a regular Joe budget, why pay out more to get far less out of a vehicle. Just because Merc puts out a car that's only about $35k doesn't mean it's good. Don't just pay for the badge. Pay for the ride.

30 Leblanc Mirabeau ($750,000)

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Well, here is a fun little sporty thing. It's very vibrant, very sparse, and I imagine it is also very fast. Compared to some of the cars on this list, it is super powerful.

However, compared to others, the 230 horses that drive this thing are pretty much nothing.

And how much does that pretty much nothing cost? Well, compared to some of the cars that are somehow worth many millions of dollars, this car that almost no one has ever heard of is worth $750,000. Certainly not much of a market car.

29 Chrysler 200 ($22,115)

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Don't worry. This is a bit outdated now. The 200 series is no longer being manufactured. The 300 is (and that has its own book of problems). That being said, this car is still being sold at lots all over the country and it is not worth the money. It's not even that expensive at $22,115 but Honda Accord and Mazda 6 are of comparable price points and aren't likely to be as unreliable. And they can actually accelerate without putting the driver through a paint can shaker.

28 Fiat 500L ($20,995)

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First and foremost, let me just say that I have never understood the appeal of a Fiat car. They are almost all so incredibly tiny. There are smaller cars out there now but for a time, this was the tiny one on the road.

Either way, the 500L runs at $20,995, which isn't all that bad until some research is done about crash ratings, and reliability scores, and miles to the gallon.

That's where it goes south. Just get a Mazda 3 for three grand cheaper, or a Kia Soul for about five grand cheaper, if space isn't an issue.

27 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale ($26,400,000)

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What is it that makes this car so special? I mean, don't get me wrong here, it is a very attractive piece of machinery. I wouldn't say no to having one in the garage that I don't own. That being said, I would not pay $26,400,000 for this car! Or any car! That is simply insane! Sure, it's one of three cars. That's great. But it was designed to be a race car and never actually made it on to the track. It lived its life out as a road car and now as a showpiece.

26 Hyundai Equus Ultimate ($68,000)

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Alright, here's the thing. When trying to make a car that functions and feels like a Merc S-Class, maybe don't skimp on the details. For example, the Hyundai Genesis could have given those in search of a car similar to the S-Class a bit of a bargain at about half the cost of the Merc.

However, Hyundai decided to undercut even the Genesis with the Equus.

Undercutting the Genesis by well over $10k at a price of $68,000. But even at that price point, a driver is better off saving pennies for the S-Class because at least it has a good track record.

25 Jeep Cherokee Limited ($29,495)

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There is a reason that people nickname these vehicles "Cheap Jeeps," and I'll say here and now that it has nothing to do with the price of the thing. This particular Cherokee has been rated the worst in its class when it comes to reliability. And a driver can't expect AWD without paying over $30k for it. The base 2WD model sits at $29,495 and considering how few miles it takes to guzzle up a gallon without even being able to handle off-roading...it's not worth it.

24 Koenigsegg Agera ($2.1 million)

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Alright, to be fair here, it's not like Koenigsegg has ever produced an affordable car to begin with so this might be a little bit of shaming on my part but be that as it may, this car does pump out over 900 horsepower and it is super lightweight. That being said, when a company says they are going for a "less is more" sort of production, maybe they should also consider the price because sitting at $2.1 million is not exactly anything to do with less.

23 Lamborghini Veneno ($4.5 million)

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Ok, so to be fair here, being able to hit 60mph from 0 in only 2.9 seconds has got to be a pretty thrilling experience. Unfortunately, it is a thrilling experience that only very few people will ever have. Why? Because this car costs $4.5 million.

Now, Lambo has always been good at building beautiful cars that photograph well and make awesome posters, but a poster is way cheaper than this car, and at least a poster can always be looked at on the wall.

This car will have to be stowed away for the winter and has no practicality besides going speeds that illegal to drive on the road anyway.

22 Volvo C70 ($41,200)

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Here we have the Volvo C70. It doesn't like all that bad a car by any stretch of the imagination. And it's a Volvo so it will likely last no matter how hard you try to drive it into the ground. That being said though, this car is basically a Frankencar from parts and platforms of the Ford Focus and the Mazda 3. In case readers didn't know, both of those cars can be purchased for under $20,000 so why is it that the Volvo C70 starts at a whopping $41,200!? That is a ridiculous number. That is more than twice the price of the Mazda 3 which gave the Volvo its base!

21 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider ($18,500,000)

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Alright, I'm just going to start with the price of this Ferrari. It sold for an incredible $18,500,000! Now, this is a much more polished shot of the model of car that was sold. The car that was sold at auction for so much?

It was found in a barn in France and it had been sitting there for about 50 years.

And without any restoration whatsoever, this California Spider sold for millions! There's not even any exciting history behind that particular car other than the fact that it did nothing!

20 Cadillac Escalade ($73,395)

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Alright, anyone here will know the Escalade from that giant SUV that has no business almost running everyone over in a tight city street. It's a favored vehicle among the rap star community for whatever reason.

And speaking of driving in the city, this thing only does 10mpg in the city.

It's already going for $73,395 for nothing more than a Caddie badge. Why waste the rest of the bank account on gas? It's easy to score a better SUV with the same space for probably about $20k less.

19 Lincoln MKZ ($35,925)

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For those readers who just somehow happened not to know anything about the Ford Motor Company, Lincoln is nothing more than a luxury end of that same company. That being said, it makes total sense that certain parts be shared between the cars for this reason or that but when all a company does is take a low-end car like a Ford Fusion and puts nicer paneling, detailing, and a Lincoln badge on it to call it the MKZ. That's just silly. Especially when the Lincoln costs $35,925 and the Fusion is only $22k.

18 Lykan Hyper Sport ($3.4 million)

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Alright, so don't get me wrong here. I'm not saying I'm not a fan of the Lykan Hyper Sport. It is one of the very reasons that this site bears the name Hot Cars. Why? Because the Lykan Hyper Sport is a hot car.

However, I'm going to suggest that it really is not worth the $3.4 million that is being charged.

Sure, there are actual diamonds in the headlights. That's cute and I'm sure rather costly, but this thing rides with the power of 770 horses. The Bugatti Chiron has its speed capped, rides with the power of 1500 horses and costs only $2.6million. Which is a lot, but also a lot less for a lot more.

17 Maserati Ghibli ($71,600)

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It's amazing just how many cars that can be purchased at ridiculous prices for basically nothing more than a badge. Given the fact that the Ghibli uses cabin parts from Chrysler but still runs the base model at $71,600, anyone should know that they are better off buying a better car for much cheaper. Both the Audi A6 and the Deamer 5-Series are cheaper and better rides. And both are cheaper by about $20k. Get something that isn't built cheap and is actually reliable. Or fork out the big bucks for a better Maserati. But not the Ghibli. Ghibli does sound a lot like giblets and those are the leftovers most people don't want.

16 Aston Martin Cygnet ($49,595)

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Aside from the name, what is anyone getting with a tiny compact car like this? I'd even consider the Smart ForTwo before I considered going out of my way to get this. This car goes for a bare minimum of $49,595. You could get a car that is far more spacious for way less than half of the price of this little thing. I could see if it was celebrity-owned, but I don't think the leather interior is enough to charge almost $50k for.

15 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO ($38,115,000)

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Ferrari really has a thing for cars that look really pretty, maybe have a bit of history, and suddenly are worth millions for absolutely no good reason.

Back in the 70s, this same car could be bought for a mere $6,000.

Now, to be fair here, that much money back then was a lot more. Let's say that's equal to maybe $25,000 today. Still a cheap car. But, I guess because this car, after two racing-related crashes ended up not being scrapped, it suddenly became worth $38,115,000.

14 Aston Martin One-77 ($1.87 million)

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Well, if nothing else, this Aston Martin is at least much closer to something that James Bond would drive than the dreaded and tiny Cygnet. That being said, this car is certainly a lot more than the already overpriced Aston Cygnet. How much more? Well, it runs at a credit-crunching $1.87 million. But that's ok. Aston Martin doesn't consider this a car. It refers to it as an "automotive art form"...so, like every other piece of art out there, it has to be overpriced.

13 Maybach Exelero ($8 million)

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Ok, it's a Maybach, I get it. It's luxurious and meant to look as sleek as possible for the rich person who wants one. But this thing is $8 million!

I could source a 67 Chevy Bel Air Special Convertible that at the very least looks nicer than this car and I could get it for under $50k, to be sure. And this thing only pumps out 700 horsepower.

Now, I have to always use the Chiron example. 1,500 horses riding with that beast and for a whole lot less money. Still a lot of money, but a lot less money than this thing.

12 Mercedes CLA ($35,000)

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So, this is kind of a cool car if for no other reason than it is relatively cheap at about $35,000 and still a Merc. But this isn't a car for fully grown people. Much like the price is not that of a fully developed Mercedes. Sad to say but those who have even a slightly larger frame are going to have trouble with this thing. They may still fork out the comparatively little money for a Merc, but it's still a silly idea. This car is just paying for the badge.

11 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB 4S NART Spider ($27,500,000)

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There is a recurring and sad thing about Ferrari where they build these beautiful racing cars that see nothing but regular road all of their days. This car carries the NART title. Any idea what that stands for? North American Racing Team. So why is it then that this Spider only ever spun out on the road and not on the track? There were a total of ten of these cars and this particular guy is the most expensive road car to have ever been auctioned off. How much for? A staggering $27,500,000...for a car that wasn't used to race.