Car Rankings : Affordable Sports Cars
Ranking of sports cars, including coupes and roadsters, generally priced under $35,000. Mazda MX-5 Miata, Pontiac Solstice, Nissan 350z and more. Rankings based on an in-depth analysis by U.S. News editors of all published auto ratings, reviews and test drives.

- MSRP: $23,110 - $29,650
- Invoice: $21,385 - $27,432
- Avg. Paid: $22,333 - $28,401
- MPG: 22 City / 28 Hwy
#1 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
The 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a dream, especially for sports car enthusiasts on a budget. It's quick, agile, great on gas and reliable. Plus, the Miata ...
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Overall: | 8.7 |
Performance: | 8.9 |
Exterior: | 8.0 |
Interior: | 6.2 |
Safety: | NA |
Reliability: | NA |

- MSRP: $22,250 - $32,250
- Invoice: $21,180 - $30,257
- Avg. Paid: $21,569 - $30,915
- MPG: 21 City / 30 Hwy
#2 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
The 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is a solid value, providing rear-wheel drive sports car abilities for a lot less than the competition. Last year, it was named ...
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Overall: | 8.5 |
Performance: | 8.0 |
Exterior: | NA |
Interior: | 7.2 |
Safety: | NA |
Reliability: | NA |

- MSRP: $30,610 - $42,400
- Invoice: $28,679 - $39,263
- Avg. Paid: $29,935 - $41,305
- MPG: 18 (EST) City / 25 (EST) Hwy
#3 2011 Nissan 370Z
Style, power and impressive handling make the Nissan 370Z a tough competitor in the affordable sports car class.
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Overall: | 8.3 |
Performance: | 8.5 |
Exterior: | 8.0 |
Interior: | 6.9 |
Safety: | NA |
Reliability: | NA |

- MSRP: NA
- Invoice: NA
- MPG: NA
#4 2011 Mazda RX-8
The 2011 Mazda RX-8 has impressive handling dynamics and a roomy backseat, but loses points for its lack of low-end torque and fuel-thirsty, high-maintenance rotary engine.
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Overall: | 8.2 |
Performance: | 8.3 |
Exterior: | 7.6 |
Interior: | 7.9 |
Safety: | NA |
Reliability: | NA |

- MSRP: $18,999 - $32,599
- Invoice: $18,354 - $30,854
- Avg. Paid: $18,860 - $31,271
- MPG: 20 City / 28 Hwy
#5 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse
The 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse looks a lot more aggressive than it really is. While class rivals offer more thrilling sports performance, the Eclipse is perfect for anyone ...
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U.S.News Scores | |
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Overall: | 7.3 |
Performance: | 7.2 |
Exterior: | 8.9 |
Interior: | 7.0 |
Safety: | NA |
Reliability: | NA |
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