Best Sports Cars Under $50,000 by Resale Value

Of the 21 Sports Cars under $50,000 VINdown tracks, the average holds about 62% of its value after five years. The Dodge Challenger leads at 81% retained, while the Mercedes-Benz SLK Class depreciates hardest at 44%. Ranked best-to-worst by five-year resale value:

1. Dodge Challenger — 81% retained, from $32,800 new
2. Ford Mustang — 78% retained, from $33,515 new
3. Toyota 86 — 75% retained, from $27,780 new
4. Chevrolet Camaro — 74% retained, from $32,495 new
5. Mazda MX-5 Miata — 73% retained, from $30,170 new
6. Nissan 370Z — 73% retained, from $31,490 new
7. Subaru BRZ — 70% retained, from $36,285 new
8. Subaru WRX — 70% retained, from $32,495 new
9. Subaru WRX Sti — 66% retained, from $39,590 new
10. Hyundai Elantra N — 62% retained, from $35,200 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