Best Sports Cars Under $40,000 by Resale Value (Least Depreciation)

Of the 13 Sports Cars under $40,000 VINdown tracks, the average holds about 56% of its value after five years. The Buick Cascada leads at 74% retained, while the Mercedes-Benz SLK Class depreciates hardest at 44%. Ranked best-to-worst by five-year resale value:

1. Buick Cascada — 74% retained, from $24,995 new
2. Subaru WRX Sti — 66% retained, from $39,590 new
3. Honda Civic Coupe — 64% retained, from $21,818 new
4. Cadillac ATS Coupe — 61% retained, from $32,712 new
5. Subaru BRZ — 60% retained, from $38,250 new
6. FIAT 124 Spider — 57% retained, from $30,932 new
7. Porsche Boxster — 56% retained, from $33,300 new
8. Toyota Supra — 52% retained, from $35,525 new
9. BMW 1-Series — 48% retained, from $22,800 new
10. Lexus IS-250-C — 48% retained, from $32,750 new

Sports Cars at other budgets:

• Under $30,000
• Under $50,000

Related categories under $40,000:

• Cars Under $40,000
• Electric Cars Under $40,000
• Hybrid Cars Under $40,000
• Luxury Cars Under $40,000
• SUVs Under $40,000
• Sedans Under $40,000
• Trucks Under $40,000

All prices: Best Sports Cars by resale value