This week, via Carwow.com, we've gathered three lease deals on premium executive cars at not-so premium prices. Whether motorway commuting is important or there's a simple need for a practical family car, an old-fashioned saloon can represent an attractive prospect for company car drivers. Here's what we found.

Audi A5 S-line 2.0 TFSI
£281.69 per month | £3,675.32 initial rental | 36 months | 10,000 miles
If four rings takes your fancy, take a look at the Audi A5. It replaced the A4 as the brand's BMW 3-Series rival, and it boasts a great deal of tech, strong powertrains and mature road manners, which demonstrate immense capability on motorway commutes.

Mercedes-Benz C300e Urban Edition
£325.25 per month | £4,504.20 initial rental | 36 months | 10,000 miles
If it's a PHEV you're after, it can be hard to ignore the sterling hybrid tech of Mercedes' C300e. It's powertrain allows up to 71-miles (WLTP) of EV-only range, making it ideal for local errands and commuting, but petrol power is always there when you need to go further.

BYD Seal Design
£267.63 per month | £3,431.55 initial rental | 36 months | 10,000 miles
The BYD Seal has established itself as a firm competitor to the likes of the Tesla Model 3 and BMW i4, offering a premium package at a competitive price point. It has up to 354-miles (WLTP) of range and over 300hp on tap. All for under £300p/m.
| Vehicle | Monthly cost | Initial rental | Term | Mileage | Total cost |
| Audi A5 2.0 TFSI | £281.69p/m | £3,675.32 | 36 months | 10,000 | £13,534.47 |
| Mercedes C300e | £325.25p/m | £4,504.20 | 36 months | 10,000 | £15,891.45 |
| BYD Seal | £267.63p/m | £3,431.55 | 36 months | 10,000 | £12,798.60 |
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