Car Rankings: Affordable Performance Cars
Ranking of affordable performance cars, generally price around $25,000. The Subaru Impreza WRX and more. Rankings based on an in-depth analysis by U.S. News editors of all published auto ratings, reviews and test-drives.
- MSRP: $22,340 - $24,055
- Invoice: $20,898 - $22,497
- MPG: 18 City / 26 Hwy
#1
2008 Mazda Speed3
The 2008 Mazdaspeed3 brings competitive driving performance with a sharp exterior design and practical affordability. Compared to other vehicles in its class, it ranks very highly.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.8 |
| Performance: | 8.8 |
| Exterior: | 8.5 |
| Interior: | 7.7 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $32,990 - $32,990
- Invoice: $31,283 - $31,283
- MPG: 18 City / 23 Hwy
#2
2008 Volkswagen R32
The 2008 Volkswagen R32 ranks in the middle of its class for its pleasing exterior design and performance dynamics. Many critics, however, complain about the lack of ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.7 |
| Performance: | 8.2 |
| Exterior: | 8.5 |
| Interior: | 7.9 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $24,350 - $28,450
- Invoice: $22,997 - $26,781
- MPG: 19 City / 24 Hwy
#3
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX
The 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX ranks near the bottom of its class because although it performs extraordinarily well, its exterior design can't compete with other performance-tuned vehicles ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.1 |
| Performance: | 7.7 |
| Exterior: | 4.9 |
| Interior: | 7.9 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
Unranked: Affordable Performance Cars
Our rankings are based on analysis of third party reviews. Sometimes, we are unable to find enough reviews to publish a definitive ranking. Please check back later, as we are constantly updating our reviews.
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
MSRP: $32,990 - $32,990 | Invoice: $31,093 - $31,093 | MPG: 16 City / 22 Hwy
