# Best sports cars under $50,000 [Home](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/) › [Best used luxury cars](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/best/used-luxury-cars) › Best sports cars under $50,000 > Markdown copy of https://www.luxurycardeals.com/best/sports-cars-under-50k for AI agents and assistants. Link and cite that URL, not this one. 1,604 live listings · Updated Oct 1, 2026 1,604 sports cars in our scan are listed under $50,000, across 12 models. Most are Ford Mustangs (1,343). 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 $50,000. For each: the model years and miles the budget buys, and its cheapest car right now. **Median asking price: $40,891** (Across 1,604 live listings) - Asking prices: $22,127 to $49,999, middle half $32k to $46k - For sale: 1,604 - Lowest price: $22,127 - Models: 12 ## The 9 best sports cars under $50,000 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 $50,000 are in the table below. 1. **[Chevrolet Corvette](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/chevrolet/corvette)**: 36 are listed under $50,000: model years 2006-2022, mostly C6 Z06, with a median of 50,893 mi. How the model holds value: a 2023 lists at about 92% of a 2026's price. - Under $50k: 36 - From: $35,745 - Median price: $46,163 - Kept after 3 years: 92% - [Corvette price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/chevrolet/corvette) · [Cheapest Corvette](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cheapest/chevrolet/corvette) 2. **[Porsche 718 Cayman](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/porsche/718-cayman)**: 23 are listed under $50,000: model years 2017-2019, with a median of 57,775 mi. How the model holds value: a 2022 lists at about 88% of a 2025's price. - Under $50k: 23 - From: $38,489 - Median price: $47,900 - Kept after 3 years: 88% - [718 Cayman price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/porsche/718-cayman) · [Cheapest 718 Cayman](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cheapest/porsche/718-cayman) 3. **[Porsche 911](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/porsche/911)**: 111 are listed under $50,000: model years 2005-2013, mostly 997.1 Carrera and 997.1 Carrera S, with a median of 75,252 mi. How the model holds value: a 2023 lists at about 84% of a 2026's price. - Under $50k: 111 - From: $30,390 - Median price: $45,215 - Kept after 3 years: 84% - [911 price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/porsche/911) · [Cheapest 911](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cheapest/porsche/911) 4. **[Ford Mustang](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/ford/mustang)**: 1,343 are listed under $50,000: model years 2016-2026, mostly 7th Gen GT Premium and 7th Gen EcoBoost, with a median of 15,243 mi. - Under $50k: 1,343 - From: $22,674 - Median price: $39,050 - Kept after 3 years: – - [Mustang price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/ford/mustang) · [Cheapest Mustang](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cheapest/ford/mustang) 5. **[BMW i8](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/bmw/i8)**: 47 are listed under $50,000: model years 2014-2017, with a median of 66,445 mi. - Under $50k: 47 - From: $30,890 - Median price: $43,035 - Kept after 3 years: – - [i8 price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/bmw/i8) · [Cheapest i8](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cheapest/bmw/i8) 6. **[Aston Martin V8 Vantage](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/aston-martin/v8-vantage)**: 19 are listed under $50,000: model years 2007-2015, with a median of 36,000 mi. - Under $50k: 19 - From: $22,127 - Median price: $38,928 - Kept after 3 years: – - [V8 Vantage price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/aston-martin/v8-vantage) · [Cheapest V8 Vantage](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cheapest/aston-martin/v8-vantage) 7. **[Dodge Viper](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/dodge/viper)**: 14 are listed under $50,000: model years 1993-2005, mostly Gen I RT/10, with a median of 36,077 mi. - Under $50k: 14 - From: $40,145 - Median price: $48,795 - Kept after 3 years: – - [Viper price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/dodge/viper) · [Cheapest Viper](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cheapest/dodge/viper) 8. **[Alfa Romeo 4C](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/alfa-romeo/4c)**: 4 are listed under $50,000: model years 2015-2018, with a median of 39,048 mi. - Under $50k: 4 - From: $45,679 - Median price: $46,737 - Kept after 3 years: – - [4C price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/alfa-romeo/4c) · [Cheapest 4C](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cheapest/alfa-romeo/4c) 9. **[Jaguar F-TYPE](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/jaguar/f-type)**: 3 are listed under $50,000: model year 2020, mostly Facelift R, with a median of 52,345 mi. - Under $50k: 3 - From: $45,220 - Median price: $47,850 - Kept after 3 years: – - [F-TYPE price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/jaguar/f-type) · [Cheapest F-TYPE](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cheapest/jaguar/f-type) ## The cheapest sports car of each model under $50,000 Lowest asking price first, from our latest scan of dealer listings. - [2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Roadster](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/aston-martin-v8-vantage-roadster): $22,127 · 107,899 mi · Manteca, CA - [2024 Ford Mustang, 7th Gen EcoBoost Premium](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ford-mustang-7th-gen-EcoBoost-Premium-coupe): $22,674 · 65,310 mi · Levittown, NY - [2008 Porsche 911, 997.2 Carrera](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/porsche-911-997-2-carrera): $30,390 · 101,714 mi · Honolulu, HI - [2014 BMW i8](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-i8-pre-lci): $30,890 · 122,171 mi · Lilburn, GA - [2008 Chevrolet Corvette, C6 Z06](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/chevrolet-corvette-c6-z06): $35,745 · 58,507 mi · King George, VA - [2018 Porsche 718 Cayman, Coupe](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/porsche-718-cayman-base-coupe): $38,489 · 109,584 mi · Tempe, AZ - [2012 Lotus Evora](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lotus-evora): $38,772 · 57,350 mi · West Palm Beach, FL - [1993 Dodge Viper, Gen I RT/10](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/dodge-viper-gen-i): $40,145 · 53,564 mi · Portland, OR - [2017 Chevrolet Camaro, 6th Gen ZL1](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/chevrolet-camaro-6th-gen-ZL1-coupe): $44,995 · 95,578 mi · Phoenix, AZ - [2020 Jaguar F-TYPE, Facelift R](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/jaguar-f-type-facelift-r-coupe): $45,220 · 76,820 mi · Sherman, TX - [2015 Alfa Romeo 4C, Coupe](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/alfa-romeo-4c-coupe): $45,679 · 37,704 mi · Brentwood, TN - [2009 Audi R8, Gen I quattro](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/audi-r8-gen-i-2008-to-2009-v10-coupe): $47,867 · 80,811 mi · West Chester, OH ## What $50,000 buys, model by model | Model | Under $50k | From | Median price | Model years | Median miles | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ford Mustang](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/ford/mustang) | 1,343 | $22,674 | $39,050 | 2016-2026 | 15k mi | | [Porsche 911](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/porsche/911) | 111 | $30,390 | $45,215 | 2005-2013 | 75k mi | | [BMW i8](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/bmw/i8) | 47 | $30,890 | $43,035 | 2014-2017 | 66k mi | | [Chevrolet Corvette](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/chevrolet/corvette) | 36 | $35,745 | $46,163 | 2006-2022 | 51k mi | | [Porsche 718 Cayman](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/porsche/718-cayman) | 23 | $38,489 | $47,900 | 2017-2019 | 58k mi | | [Aston Martin V8 Vantage](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/aston-martin/v8-vantage) | 19 | $22,127 | $38,928 | 2007-2015 | 36k mi | | [Dodge Viper](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/dodge/viper) | 14 | $40,145 | $48,795 | 1993-2005 | 36k mi | | [Alfa Romeo 4C](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/alfa-romeo/4c) | 4 | $45,679 | $46,737 | 2015-2018 | 39k mi | | [Jaguar F-TYPE](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/jaguar/f-type) | 3 | $45,220 | $47,850 | 2020 | 52k mi | | [Lotus Evora](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/lotus/evora) | 2 | $38,772 | $40,879 | 2011-2012 | 38k mi | | [Audi R8](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/audi/r8) | 1 | $47,867 | $47,867 | 2009 | 81k mi | | [Chevrolet Camaro](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/chevrolet/camaro) | 1 | $44,995 | $44,995 | 2017 | 96k mi | ## Sports cars under $50,000 priced below market 529 deals priced below market right now, the best by about $14,981. Members get the VIN, dealer, listing link and a ready-to-send negotiation email for each one. - 2007 Porsche 911, 997.1 Carrera S: asking $44,894 · $15k below market · 75,252 mi · Pompano Beach, FL · deal score 100 of 100 - 2006 Porsche 911, 997.1 Carrera S: asking $43,999 · $14k below market · 80,334 mi · Tampa, FL · deal score 100 of 100 - 2005 Porsche 911, 997.1 Carrera: asking $49,995 · $13k below market · 26,753 mi · Lafayette, IN · deal score 100 of 100 - 2006 Porsche 911, 997.1 Carrera 4S: asking $40,295 · $13k below market · 69,392 mi · Gilbert, AZ · deal score 100 of 100 - 2017 Ford Mustang, 6th Gen Shelby GT350 Coupe: asking $45,590 · $12k below market · 19,833 mi · Putnam, CT · deal score 100 of 100 - 2019 Ford Mustang, 6th Gen Shelby GT350 Coupe: asking $48,900 · $10k below market · 38,786 mi · Oklahoma City, OK · deal score 100 of 100 [Unlock all 529 deals](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/upgrade). Members see every deal's VIN, dealer and listing link, plus a negotiation email. ## Sports cars by budget - [Sports cars under $40,000](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/best/sports-cars-under-40k) (752) - [Sports cars under $100,000](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/best/sports-cars-under-100k) (5,683) ## More on sports cars - [Best used sports cars](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/best/used-sports-cars) - [Cheapest sports cars](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cheapest/sports-cars) ($22k) - [Luxury cars that hold their value](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/best/luxury-cars-that-hold-their-value) ## Best sports cars under $50,000: common questions ### What is the best sports car under $50,000? 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 36 are listed under $50,000 in our latest scan. The most to choose from is the Ford Mustang, with 1,343. ### 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 $50,000? Yes. 111 are listed under $50,000 in our latest scan: model years 2005-2013, mostly 997.1 Carrera and 997.1 Carrera S, with a median of 75,252 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 Dodge Viper for under $50,000? Yes. 14 are listed under $50,000 in our latest scan: model years 1993-2005, mostly Gen I RT/10, with a median of 36,077 mi. The cheapest is a 1993 Dodge Viper (Gen I RT/10) listed at $40,145 with 53,564 mi in Portland, OR, while the median Dodge Viper for sale lists at $85,361. ### Can you buy a Porsche 718 Cayman for under $50,000? Yes. 23 are listed under $50,000 in our latest scan: model years 2017-2019, with a median of 57,775 mi. The cheapest is a 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman (Coupe) listed at $38,489 with 109,584 mi in Tempe, AZ, while the median Porsche 718 Cayman for sale lists at $76,110. ### How many sports cars are under $50,000? 1,604 of the 8,901 sports cars in our latest scan (18%), across 12 models. --- Source: Luxury Car Deals, https://www.luxurycardeals.com/. Prices are live asking prices from US dealer listings in our latest scan, not sale prices. Cite as "Best sports cars under $50,000", Luxury Car Deals, https://www.luxurycardeals.com/best/sports-cars-under-50k (updated Oct 1, 2026). Site map for assistants: https://www.luxurycardeals.com/llms.txt.