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Best sports cars under $40,000

752 sports cars in our scan are listed under $40,000, across 7 models. Most are Ford Mustangs (697). The cheapest is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (Roadster) listed at $22,127 with 107,899 mi in Manteca, CA.

We rank models by how well they hold their value (what their newest model years keep after three years, from our market model), then by how many are for sale under $40,000. For each: the model years and miles the budget buys, and its cheapest car right now.

The 5 best sports cars under $40,000

Best first: how well each model holds its value, then how many are for sale under the budget. Models with fewer than 3 cars under $40,000 are in the table below.

  1. Chevrolet Corvette for sale under $40,000

    Chevrolet Corvette

    5 are listed under $40,000: model years 2006-2008, mostly C6 Z06, with a median of 85,694 mi. How the model holds value: a 2023 lists at about 92% of a 2026's price.

    Under $40k
    5
    From
    $35,745
    Median price
    $37,216
    Kept after 3 years
    92%

    Corvette price guide Cheapest Corvette

  2. Porsche 911 for sale under $40,000

    Porsche 911

    28 are listed under $40,000: model years 2005-2008, mostly 997.1 Carrera and 997.1 Carrera S, with a median of 92,384 mi. How the model holds value: a 2023 lists at about 84% of a 2026's price.

    Under $40k
    28
    From
    $30,390
    Median price
    $38,033
    Kept after 3 years
    84%

    911 price guide Cheapest 911

  3. Ford Mustang for sale under $40,000

    Ford Mustang

    697 are listed under $40,000: model years 2018-2026, mostly 7th Gen EcoBoost, with a median of 14,958 mi.

    Under $40k
    697
    From
    $22,674
    Median price
    $31,131
    Kept after 3 years
    –

    Mustang price guide Cheapest Mustang

  4. Aston Martin V8 Vantage for sale under $40,000

    Aston Martin V8 Vantage

    11 are listed under $40,000: model years 2007-2013, with a median of 31,465 mi.

    Under $40k
    11
    From
    $22,127
    Median price
    $37,500
    Kept after 3 years
    –

    V8 Vantage price guide Cheapest V8 Vantage

  5. BMW i8 for sale under $40,000

    BMW i8

    8 are listed under $40,000: model years 2014-2017, with a median of 85,879 mi.

    Under $40k
    8
    From
    $30,890
    Median price
    $36,397
    Kept after 3 years
    –

    i8 price guide Cheapest i8

The cheapest sports car of each model under $40,000

Lowest asking price first, from our latest scan of dealer listings.

What $40,000 buys, model by model

Model Under $40k From Median price Model years Median miles
Ford Mustang 697 $22,674 $31,131 2018-2026 15k mi
Porsche 911 28 $30,390 $38,033 2005-2008 92k mi
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 11 $22,127 $37,500 2007-2013 31k mi
BMW i8 8 $30,890 $36,397 2014-2017 86k mi
Chevrolet Corvette 5 $35,745 $37,216 2006-2008 86k mi
Porsche 718 Cayman 2 $38,489 $38,758 2018 111k mi
Lotus Evora 1 $38,772 $38,772 2012 57k mi

Sports cars under $40,000 priced below market

229 deals priced below market right now, the best by about $9,831. Members get the VIN, dealer, listing link and a ready-to-send negotiation email for each one.

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Best sports cars under $40,000: common questions

What is the best sports car under $40,000?

By the value it keeps, the Chevrolet Corvette: with the same trim and miles, a 2023 lists at about 92% of a 2026's price, and 5 are listed under $40,000 in our latest scan. The most to choose from is the Ford Mustang, with 697.

What is the cheapest sports car for sale?

The cheapest sports car in our latest scan is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (Roadster) listed at $22,127 with 107,899 mi in Manteca, CA.

Can you buy a Porsche 911 for under $40,000?

Yes. 28 are listed under $40,000 in our latest scan: model years 2005-2008, mostly 997.1 Carrera and 997.1 Carrera S, with a median of 92,384 mi. The cheapest is a 2008 Porsche 911 (997.2 Carrera) listed at $30,390 with 101,714 mi in Honolulu, HI, while the median Porsche 911 for sale lists at $157,985.

Can you buy a Chevrolet Corvette for under $40,000?

Yes. 5 are listed under $40,000 in our latest scan: model years 2006-2008, mostly C6 Z06, with a median of 85,694 mi. The cheapest is a 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (C6 Z06) listed at $35,745 with 58,507 mi in King George, VA, while the median Chevrolet Corvette for sale lists at $72,590.

Can you buy a BMW i8 for under $40,000?

Yes. 8 are listed under $40,000 in our latest scan: model years 2014-2017, with a median of 85,879 mi. The cheapest is a 2014 BMW i8 listed at $30,890 with 122,171 mi in Lilburn, GA, while the median BMW i8 for sale lists at $50,886.

How many sports cars are under $40,000?

752 of the 8,901 sports cars in our latest scan (8%), across 7 models.