Best Sports Cars Under $30,000 by Resale Value (Least Depreciation)

Of the 5 Sports Cars under $30,000 VINdown tracks, the average holds about 56% of its value after five years. The Buick Cascada leads at 74% retained, while the Hyundai Veloster Turbo depreciates hardest at 46%. Ranked best-to-worst by five-year resale value:

1. Buick Cascada — 74% retained, from $24,995 new
2. Honda Civic Coupe — 64% retained, from $21,818 new
3. BMW 1-Series — 48% retained, from $22,800 new
4. Scion TC — 46% retained, from $18,000 new
5. Hyundai Veloster Turbo — 46% retained, from $26,491 new

Sports Cars at other budgets:

• Under $40,000
• Under $50,000

Related categories under $30,000:

• Cars Under $30,000
• Luxury Cars Under $30,000
• SUVs Under $30,000
• Sedans Under $30,000

All prices: Best Sports Cars by resale value