Everybody nowadays wants to look rich, even if they're living paycheck to paycheck. Whether it's having the latest iPhone or wearing Moschino that you got at on discount at the store. However, what's the point of all of this if you're going to ride around in a beat-up Honda Civic?

If you want to look rich, then your car has to be the part. Now, you can go down the second-hand route, as there are plenty of used cars that can make you look rich, but what if you want a new car? What new cars out there can make you look rich on a budget? Well, here's ten of them.

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10 Mercedes CLA Class

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The Mercedes CLA is the ultimate budget car that makes you look rich. It's a stylish coupe that looks pretty cool inside and out. The CLA for years has been accused of "bad" build quality and using cheap materials, but at the end of the day, the CLA starts at just over $38,000, so you do have to expect cost-cutting in some areas.

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For $38,200 you get the 250 model, which is pretty decent. The base model in Europe is the 180 which is far slower than the 250. It has 221hp and will hit 60 in 6.3 seconds. You also get two screens in the cabin for infotainment and driving displays. Plus, yellow paint is a free option. It's a very fashionable car indeed.

9 Ford Mustang

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The Mustang is a serious machine, and for just $27,205 you can get yourself a car that has over 300hp. The base model comes with silver wheels and a very generous offering of standard paints, such as race red or velocity blue. For just over $32,000 you can have the premium version of the EcoBoost model, which comes with more goodies.

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If you hate the idea of a 4-cylinder Mustang, don't panic, because the V8 GT model only starts at just over $40,000. That isn't a heck of a lot in the grand scheme of things, especially when that car has 460 hp.

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8 Chevrolet Camaro

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If you detest Ford altogether, don't worry because Chevrolet has your back. The Camaro is like the Mustang, just a tad cheaper. You can get a 2LT model (not the base model) with a 6-speed manual gearbox for just over $28,000. Like the Mustang, the free color list is rather generous, and the best "free" color for the Camaro is "Red Hot."

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The interior is a lot more interesting in comparison to the Mustang, and it's a lot more driver-focused. If you don't want a 2.0-liter Camaro, don't get the V6, because it's not very good. Instead, get the 6.2 V8 since those cars start at just over $35,000 which is $1000 more than the top-trim 6-cylinder model.

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7 Audi A3 Sedan

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The Audi A3 sedan is a decent car which can be yours for just under $34,000, which is pretty decent. For that, you get a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder unit with 201hp, and this mean this car can hit 60 in just 6.6 seconds. Not too bad at all. The standard A3 sedan isn't the most interesting car, but with its large chrome front grille, it does look premium.

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If you only care about the "brand" then this car is for you. It's not the best whatsoever, and being front-wheel-drive, it isn't very engaging to drive either. However, this is a very nice car and inside it's all very organized.

6 Tesla Model 3 RWD

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A Tesla is something that anybody who's into Hypebeast stuff and all the latest fashion trends craves for. The issue is that Teslas are expensive, or are they? A base RWD Model 3 in white, with the 18-inch wheels, will set you back just over $40,000. This is a car that celebrities all around the world drive, especially in Hollywood. It's the car for the ultimate tech-geek or the kid who just wants to show off to everyone.

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The Model 3 RWD has 272 miles of range and hits 60 in 5.8 seconds. It's not the fastest, but it's faster than most cars on this list. Plus you get all the technology in the world and that's a huge bonus for the iPhone generation.

5 BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe

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The BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe is BMW's answer to the CLA Mercedes. It may not look as good, but it does beat the CLA in other areas. Under the hood is a 2.0-liter B48 turbocharged 4-cylinder with 228 hp, which means you get a 0-60 time of just over 6 seconds.

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The car starts at just over $38,000, and you do get a lot as standard. You get two large displays, larger than the CLA, inside plus you can spec this car with a cream interior as standard, and it does look very premium indeed. It's a handsome car, and BMW sure has put a lot of effort into making it look and feel premium.

4 Mini Cooper S

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The Mini Cooper S is a small hot-hatch which can be yours from just $26,900. It's a car that really does stand out from the crowd, and if you know your cars, you'd know that the Mini isn't some small econobox like a Chevrolet Spark or a VW Polo. It's a premium car that features premium looks inside and out.

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Inside you get two digital displays, chrome buttons and some sort of material that feels like leather but isn't. At the end of the day, though, it is a very characterful interior and the amount of options you have available on the Mini is insane. You really can personalize to your standards.

3 Lexus UX

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Lexus' cheapest car is the UX SUV, and it's a strange car. It looks quite unique with its large grille, black fenders, etc. Inside too, it's a tad disorganized, but all of it is high-quality. The UX, compared to the likes of the GLA Mercedes or Audi Q3, does look a heck of a lot more premium.

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Under the hood is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 169hp mounted to a horrid CVT. It's not a fast car whatsoever, but if you're only interested in looking rich, that shouldn't matter. This car is a head turner, and it carries a prestigious badge. That's all what matters.

2 Mercedes A-Class

The A-Class sedan is basically the same as the CLA, but not a sedan pretending to be a coupe. The one you want is the AMG line, which starts at almost $38,000. However, here you get larger AMG wheels and a nicer interior, which will in return make you look even richer.

It's a handsome car that is also pretty practical. Inside, the interior is very nice however like the CLA, this too does have build quality issues. Nevertheless, it's all very organized and it does somewhat make you feel special.

1 Cadillac CT-4

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The CT-4 represents very good value for money. It starts at just over $34,000m and for that you get a lot of bang for your buck. The car looks very classy, and the base engine is a 2.0-liter turbo with 237hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. It hits 60 i just over 6 seconds, which is pretty decent and more than plenty for anybody.

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The CT-4 features a nice interior. It's very organized and just overall a nice place to be. If you want a car that makes you look rich and classy on a budget, then look no further.