Best Sports Cars Under $50,000 by Resale Value (Least Depreciation)

Of the 20 Sports Cars under $50,000 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. Lexus RC 350 — 68% retained, from $42,736 new
3. Subaru WRX Sti — 66% retained, from $39,590 new
4. Honda Civic Coupe — 64% retained, from $21,818 new
5. Cadillac ATS Coupe — 61% retained, from $32,712 new
6. Ford Mustang — 61% retained, from $47,763 new
7. Subaru BRZ — 60% retained, from $38,250 new
8. Dodge Challenger — 58% retained, from $40,675 new
9. BMW M3 — 58% retained, from $47,500 new
10. Subaru WRX — 57% retained, from $46,875 new

Sports Cars at other budgets:

• Under $30,000
• Under $40,000

Related categories under $50,000:

• Cars Under $50,000
• Electric Cars Under $50,000
• Hybrid Cars Under $50,000
• Luxury Cars Under $50,000
• SUVs Under $50,000
• Sedans Under $50,000
• Trucks Under $50,000

All prices: Best Sports Cars by resale value