Best Sports Cars Under $30,000 by Resale Value

Of the 6 Sports Cars under $30,000 VINdown tracks, the average holds about 53% of its value after five years. The Toyota 86 leads at 75% retained, while the Mercedes-Benz SLK Class depreciates hardest at 44%. Ranked best-to-worst by five-year resale value:

1. Toyota 86 — 75% retained, from $27,780 new
2. Hyundai Veloster — 61% retained, from $19,900 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
6. Mercedes-Benz SLK Class — 44% retained, from $29,500 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