Affordable Luxury Convertibles for 2023
The most affordable new luxury convertibles are ranked based on our analysis of their lowest base prices, though local market conditions might push a specific model’s price above the starting MSRP for vehicles in short supply or with high demand.
The most affordable luxury convertible is the BMW Z4, with a starting price of $52,800 based on iSeecars.com’s affordability ranking of 17 luxury convertibles. The most affordable luxury convertibles offer the lowest starting price for their base trim level. The average starting price for a luxury convertible is $87,547, and there are 10 luxury convertibles that are cheaper.
The luxury convertible affordability ranking is calculated based on the starting price for the lowest-priced trim level of a given model. The overall iSeeCars Score also factors into the ranking of each vehicle. Shoppers seeking the most affordable luxury convertible should consider costs beyond the purchase price, including residual value, insurance, fuel efficiency, and maintenance, to fully understand how much a specific luxury convertible will cost to own and operate.
The most affordable luxury convertible is the BMW Z4, with a starting price of $52,800 based on iSeecars.com’s affordability ranking of 17 luxury convertibles. The most affordable luxury convertibles offer the lowest starting price for their base trim level. The average starting price for a luxury convertible is $87,547, and there are 10 luxury convertibles that are cheaper.
The luxury convertible affordability ranking is calculated based on the starting price for the lowest-priced trim level of a given model. The overall iSeeCars Score also factors into the ranking of each vehicle. Shoppers seeking the most affordable luxury convertible should consider costs beyond the purchase price, including residual value, insurance, fuel efficiency, and maintenance, to fully understand how much a specific luxury convertible will cost to own and operate.
1. BMW Z4
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Starting MSRP
$52,800
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
9.2
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.0
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
2. Audi A5
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Starting MSRP
$53,900
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.7
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.9
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
3. BMW 4 Series
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Starting MSRP
$55,500
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.4
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.8
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
4. Audi TT
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Starting MSRP
$56,300
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
9.9
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.6
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
5. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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Starting MSRP
$57,250
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.0
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
6. Audi S5
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Starting MSRP
$64,400
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.5
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.9
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
7. Porsche 718 Boxster
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Starting MSRP
$65,500
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.3
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
8. Chevrolet Corvette
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Starting MSRP
$72,000
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.6
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.5
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
9. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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Starting MSRP
$74,650
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.5
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.8
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
10. Jaguar F-TYPE
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Starting MSRP
$76,700
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.4
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.8
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
11. BMW M4
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Starting MSRP
$89,700
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.2
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.6
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
12. BMW 8 Series
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Starting MSRP
$97,100
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
6.8
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
13. Lexus LC 500 Convertible
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Starting MSRP
$101,500
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.5
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
14. Porsche 911
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Starting MSRP
$118,900
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.5
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.5
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
15. Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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Starting MSRP
$137,400
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.8
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.8
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
16. BMW M8
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Starting MSRP
$143,700
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
6.8
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
17. Audi R8
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Starting MSRP
$171,000
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.5
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.8
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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How We Rank These Cars
The Affordable Midsize SUVs list is ranked by the starting MSRP for each new vehicle.
Starting MSRP is the lowest MSRP across all trims for a given new car model. In the event there is a tie, we use iSeeCars proprietary rating of the overall quality of the car (iSeeCars Score) to break the tie.
The overall iSeeCars Score is an analysis of three factors: reliability, resale value and safety. It is calculated based on the latest research and analysis by our data science team. The data analysis comes from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with NHTSA and IIHS Safety Ratings.
Vehicles are scored in three categories:
Reliability | 33.3%
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention | 33.3%
The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.
Safety | 33.3%
The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).