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Best used sports cars, ranked by how well they hold their value
The Chevrolet Corvette holds its value best of the 4 sports cars whose value we can measure: with the same trim and miles, a 2023 lists at about 92% of a 2026's price.
We rank by value kept after three years, from our market model of asking prices across model years. Each model also shows what it costs today, how many are priced below fair value and how fast they sell, from 8,901 live dealer listings.
The 18 best used sports cars
Ranked by how much of its value each model keeps after three years. Prices are live asking prices from our latest scan of dealer listings.
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Number 1: Chevrolet Corvette
Holds its value best of the 4 we can measure: with the same trim and miles, a 2023 lists at about 92% of a 2026's price. 977 of the 3,252 for sale are priced below market; a typical one sells in about 40 days.
- Median asking price
- $72,590
- For sale
- 3,252 from $36k
- Kept after 3 years
- 92%
- Below market now
- 977
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Number 2: Chevrolet Camaro
With the same trim and miles, a 2021 lists at about 88% of a 2024's price. 4 of the 20 for sale are priced below market; a typical one sells in about 35 days.
- Median asking price
- $66,475
- For sale
- 20 from $45k
- Kept after 3 years
- 88%
- Below market now
- 4
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Number 3: Porsche 718 Cayman
With the same trim and miles, a 2022 lists at about 88% of a 2025's price. 53 of the 190 for sale are priced below market; a typical one sells in about 48 days.
- Median asking price
- $76,110
- For sale
- 190 from $38k
- Kept after 3 years
- 88%
- Below market now
- 53
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Number 4: Porsche 911
With the same trim and miles, a 2023 lists at about 84% of a 2026's price. 713 of the 2,617 for sale are priced below market; a typical one sells in about 63 days.
- Median asking price
- $157,985
- For sale
- 2,617 from $30k
- Kept after 3 years
- 84%
- Below market now
- 713
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Number 5: Ford Mustang
Not enough recent model years in our data to measure how it holds its value. 527 of the 1,954 for sale are priced below market; a typical one sells in about 46 days.
- Median asking price
- $45,000
- For sale
- 1,954 from $23k
- Kept after 3 years
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- Below market now
- 527
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Number 6: Dodge Viper
Not enough recent model years in our data to measure how it holds its value. 60 of the 217 for sale are priced below market; a typical one sells in about 68 days.
- Median asking price
- $85,361
- For sale
- 217 from $40k
- Kept after 3 years
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- Below market now
- 60
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Number 7: Audi R8
Not enough recent model years in our data to measure how it holds its value. 47 of the 188 for sale are priced below market; a typical one sells in about 70 days.
- Median asking price
- $112,275
- For sale
- 188 from $48k
- Kept after 3 years
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- Below market now
- 47
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Number 8: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
Not enough recent model years in our data to measure how it holds its value. 32 of the 113 for sale are priced below market; a typical one sells in about 68 days.
- Median asking price
- $82,473
- For sale
- 113 from $56k
- Kept after 3 years
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- Below market now
- 32
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Number 9: BMW i8
Not enough recent model years in our data to measure how it holds its value. 21 of the 103 for sale are priced below market; a typical one sells in about 58 days.
- Median asking price
- $50,886
- For sale
- 103 from $31k
- Kept after 3 years
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- Below market now
- 21
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Number 10: Aston Martin Vantage
Not enough recent model years in our data to measure how it holds its value. 20 of the 78 for sale are priced below market; a typical one sells in about 48 days.
- Median asking price
- $101,559
- For sale
- 78 from $76k
- Kept after 3 years
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- Below market now
- 20
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Number 11: Acura NSX
Not enough recent model years in our data to measure how it holds its value. 10 of the 52 for sale are priced below market; a typical one sells in about 69 days.
- Median asking price
- $142,579
- For sale
- 52 from $99k
- Kept after 3 years
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- Below market now
- 10
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Number 12: Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Not enough recent model years in our data to measure how it holds its value. 7 of the 39 for sale are priced below market; a typical one sells in about 76 days.
- Median asking price
- $50,220
- For sale
- 39 from $22k
- Kept after 3 years
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- Below market now
- 7
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Number 13: Alfa Romeo 4C
Not enough recent model years in our data to measure how it holds its value. 6 of the 17 for sale are priced below market; a typical one sells in about 77 days.
- Median asking price
- $54,781
- For sale
- 17 from $46k
- Kept after 3 years
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- Below market now
- 6
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Number 14: Lotus Evora GT
Not enough recent model years in our data to measure how it holds its value. 5 of the 16 for sale are priced below market; a typical one sells in about 74 days.
- Median asking price
- $88,830
- For sale
- 16 from $81k
- Kept after 3 years
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- Below market now
- 5
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Number 15: Jaguar F-TYPE
Not enough recent model years in our data to measure how it holds its value. 3 of the 13 for sale are priced below market; a typical one sells in about 46 days.
- Median asking price
- $63,357
- For sale
- 13 from $45k
- Kept after 3 years
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- Below market now
- 3
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Number 16: Lotus Evora
Not enough recent model years in our data to measure how it holds its value. 1 of the 12 for sale is priced below market; a typical one sells in about 131 days.
- Median asking price
- $58,491
- For sale
- 12 from $39k
- Kept after 3 years
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- Below market now
- 1
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Number 17: Tesla Roadster
Not enough recent model years in our data to measure how it holds its value. A typical one sells in about 263 days.
- Median asking price
- $90,449
- For sale
- 9 from $70k
- Kept after 3 years
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- Below market now
- 0
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Number 18: Lotus Evora 400
Not enough recent model years in our data to measure how it holds its value. 2 of the 5 for sale are priced below market; a typical one sells in about 70 days.
- Median asking price
- $70,096
- For sale
- 5 from $70k
- Kept after 3 years
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- Below market now
- 2
The pick for what matters most to you
| If you want | Pick | Why |
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| Holds its value best | Chevrolet Corvette | Keeps about 92% after three years |
| Lowest price | Ford Mustang | Median asking price $45,000, from $22,674 |
| Most priced below market | Chevrolet Corvette | 30% of its 3,252 listings |
| Sells fastest | Chevrolet Camaro | A typical one leaves the market in about 35 days |
| Most to choose from | Chevrolet Corvette | 3,252 for sale |
Used sports cars compared
| Model | Median price | Cheapest | Kept after 3 years | Kept after 5 years | Below market | Days to sell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Corvette | $72,590 | $35,745 | 92% | 86% | 977 | 40 |
| Chevrolet Camaro | $66,475 | $44,995 | 88% | 84% | 4 | 35 |
| Porsche 718 Cayman | $76,110 | $38,489 | 88% | 82% | 53 | 48 |
| Porsche 911 | $157,985 | $30,390 | 84% | 77% | 713 | 63 |
| Ford Mustang | $45,000 | $22,674 | – | – | 527 | 46 |
| Dodge Viper | $85,361 | $40,145 | – | – | 60 | 68 |
| Audi R8 | $112,275 | $47,867 | – | – | 47 | 70 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | $82,473 | $55,980 | – | – | 32 | 68 |
| BMW i8 | $50,886 | $30,890 | – | – | 21 | 58 |
| Aston Martin Vantage | $101,559 | $76,449 | – | – | 20 | 48 |
| Acura NSX | $142,579 | $98,888 | – | – | 10 | 69 |
| Aston Martin V8 Vantage | $50,220 | $22,127 | – | – | 7 | 76 |
| Alfa Romeo 4C | $54,781 | $45,679 | – | – | 6 | 77 |
| Lotus Evora GT | $88,830 | $80,925 | – | – | 5 | 74 |
| Jaguar F-TYPE | $63,357 | $45,220 | – | – | 3 | 46 |
| Lotus Evora | $58,491 | $38,772 | – | – | 1 | 131 |
| Tesla Roadster | $90,449 | $70,195 | – | – | 0 | 263 |
| Lotus Evora 400 | $70,096 | $69,699 | – | – | 2 | 70 |
Sports cars priced below market
2,488 deals priced below market right now, the best by about $194,963. Members get the VIN, dealer, listing link and a ready-to-send negotiation email for each one.
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$37k below market Locked2019 Chevrolet Corvette
C7 ZR1
Great deal: about $37k under fair value for its year, trim and miles.
Asking price $140,683Deal score 100 -
$31k below market Locked2019 Porsche 911
991.2 Carrera GTS
Great deal: about $31k under fair value for its year, trim and miles.
Asking price $113,694Deal score 100 -
$30k below market Locked2020 Porsche 911
992.1 Carrera 4S
Great deal: about $30k under fair value for its year, trim and miles.
Asking price $119,995Deal score 100 -
$28k below market Locked2001 Dodge Viper
Gen II GTS
Great deal: about $28k under fair value for its year, trim and miles.
Asking price $71,225Deal score 100 -
$25k below market Locked2012 Porsche 911
997.2 Carrera GTS
Great deal: about $25k under fair value for its year, trim and miles.
Asking price $88,886Deal score 100 -
$24k below market Locked2006 Dodge Viper
Gen III SRT-10 Coupe
Great deal: about $24k under fair value for its year, trim and miles.
Asking price $80,594Deal score 100
Members see every deal's VIN, dealer and listing link, plus a negotiation email.
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Best used sports cars: common questions
What is the best used sports car to buy?
By the value it keeps, of the 4 we can measure, the Chevrolet Corvette: with the same trim and miles, a 2023 lists at about 92% of a 2026's price. Next come the Chevrolet Camaro (88%) and the Porsche 718 Cayman (88%). If price matters most, the Ford Mustang has the lowest median asking price, $45,000.
What is the cheapest used 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.
How much is a used sports car?
The median asking price across the 8,901 sports cars for sale in our latest scan is $74,420, and the middle half ask $58,998 to $128,500.
How are these sports cars ranked?
By how much of its value each model keeps three years on: what a model year three years older than the newest lists for, next to the newest, with the same trim and miles, from our market model of US dealer asking prices. Models without enough recent model years to measure come last, by how many are for sale. These are asking prices, not sale prices.