Best Used Sports Cars for 2023
These are the best used sports cars by price and budget based on a data-driven analysis of each vehicle's reliability, resale value and safety.
The best used sports car under $25k is the 2017 Subaru BRZ, with the 2017 Dodge Challenger being the best used sports car under $30k. The 2018 Ford Mustang (coupe) ranks #1 for the best used sports cars under $35k.
The best used sports car under $40k is the 2019 Ford Mustang (coupe), which is also the best used sports car under $45k. Topping the list for the best used sports cars under $50k is the 2022 Ford Mustang (coupe), while the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro (convertible) ranks first for the best used sports cars under $55k.
How We Rank These Cars
iSeeCars Best Used Car Rankings are calculated based on the latest research by our data science team and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
We analyze data from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with the NHTSA's Safety Ratings to give you an unbiased guide to the best vehicles in each segment.
After being evaluated, vehicles with the highest average scores earn a spot in the iSeeCars Best Car Rankings. (No final score is given to vehicles missing a score in any of the categories, but scores for other categories are still shown.)
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).
