Car Rankings: Luxury Convertibles

Ranking of convertibles, generally priced above $35,000. Porsche Boxster, Chevrolet Corvette, BMW Z4 and more. Rankings based on an in-depth analysis by U.S. News editors of all published auto ratings, reviews and test drives.

Chevrolet Corvette Image
  • MSRP: $48,930 - $106,880
  • Invoice: $44,526 - $99,933
  • Avg. Paid: $49,548 - $107,433
  • MPG: 16 City / 26 Hwy

#1
2010 Chevrolet Corvette

The Chevrolet Corvette makes a great choice for anyone in the market for a sports car. It combines the quick and sporty nature of high-priced exotics with ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:9.0
Performance:9.1
Exterior:9.5
Interior:7.8
Safety:NA
Reliability:8.0
Lotus Elise Image
  • MSRP: $47,250 - $54,990
  • Invoice: NA
  • MPG: 21 (Est) City / 27 (Est) Hwy

#1
2009 Lotus Elise

The road-ripping Lotus Elise is a track runner's dream come true. To everyone else, it's a unique -- yet under-equipped -- paperweight. However, those in the market ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:9.0
Performance:9.4
Exterior:8.8
Interior:5.9
Safety:NA
Reliability:NA
Porsche 911 Carrera Image
  • MSRP: $76,300 - $103,900
  • Invoice: $68,490 - $93,330
  • Avg. Paid: $71,183 - $97,044
  • MPG: 18 City / 26 Hwy

#1
2009 Porsche 911 Carrera

The 911 Carrera is the quintessential sports car -- balancing power and handling along with comfort and usability. It sets the bar for sports performance at such ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:9.0
Performance:9.2
Exterior:8.5
Interior:7.5
Safety:NA
Reliability:8.0
Porsche Boxster Image
  • MSRP: NA
  • Invoice: NA
  • MPG: NA

#4
2010 Porsche Boxster

The 2010 Porsche Boxster bridges the gaps between luxury, utility and hardcore sports performance like few cars can. Not surprisingly, auto critics find little to complain about.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.8
Performance:9.2
Exterior:9.0
Interior:8.4
Safety:NA
Reliability:7.0
Mercedes-Benz SL Image
  • MSRP: $98,500 - $139,100
  • Invoice: $91,605 - $129,363
  • Avg. Paid: $93,841 - $132,391
  • MPG: 13 City / 21 Hwy

#5
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL

Auto writers agree the Mercedes Benz SL550 and SL600 hard-top roadsters are all-around great cars. Not only are they sexy and luxurious, they perform remarkably well too. ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.7
Performance:8.8
Exterior:9.2
Interior:8.6
Safety:NA
Reliability:6.0
Mercedes Benz SLK Image
  • MSRP: $45,950 - $50,950
  • Invoice: $42,734 - $47,384
  • Avg. Paid: $43,306 - $47,886
  • MPG: 17 City / 26 Hwy

#6
2009 Mercedes Benz SLK

The SLK hardtop roadster impresses reviewers with its sporty yet easy-to-live-with handling dynamics, as well as its sleek exterior design.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.6
Performance:8.3
Exterior:8.8
Interior:7.6
Safety:NA
Reliability:8.0
Jaguar XK Image
  • MSRP: $82,150 - $101,150
  • Invoice: $74,757 - $92,047
  • Avg. Paid: $75,971 - $91,639
  • MPG: 16 City / 24 Hwy

#7
2010 Jaguar XK

Freshened for 2010, the Jaguar XK boasts a more aggressive design and performance than ever before. While it still might not be as sports-oriented as competitors, its ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.5
Performance:8.6
Exterior:8.6
Interior:8.0
Safety:NA
Reliability:7.0
Audi TT Image
  • MSRP: $37,800 - $48,900
  • Invoice: $35,154 - $45,477
  • Avg. Paid: $36,605 - $47,032
  • MPG: 21 City / 29 Hwy

#8
2010 Audi TT

The 2010 Audi TT is an attractive and luxurious everyday sports car. Though some of its rivals trump it in performance, most critics agree that the TT ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.2
Performance:8.4
Exterior:8.6
Interior:7.7
Safety:NA
Reliability:6.0
Dodge Viper Image
  • MSRP: $88,755 - $89,505
  • Invoice: $82,457 - $83,139
  • Avg. Paid: $82,611 - $83,253
  • MPG: 13 City / 22 Hwy

#8
2009 Dodge Viper

The Dodge Viper SRT10 produces mind-numbing power but still manages to handle it well. Still, its sparse cabin can't compete with the more comfortable and luxurious vehicles ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.2
Performance:8.9
Exterior:NA
Interior:6.7
Safety:NA
Reliability:6.0
BMW 6-Series Image
  • MSRP: $78,200 - $85,300
  • Invoice: $71,945 - $78,475
  • Avg. Paid: $74,158 - $80,542
  • MPG: 15 (2009) City / 22 (2009) Hwy

#10
2010 BMW 6-Series

Available in both coupe and convertible body styles, the 2010 BMW 6-Series is a beautiful and luxurious status symbol -- but definitely not an all-out sports car.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.1
Performance:8.2
Exterior:8.5
Interior:7.5
Safety:NA
Reliability:7.0
Volvo C70 Image
  • MSRP: $39,800 - $39,800
  • Invoice: $37,412 - $37,412
  • Avg. Paid: $34,853 - $34,853
  • MPG: 18 City / 27 Hwy

#10
2009 Volvo C70

The Volvo C70 is an aging but attractive hardtop convertible with outstanding safety scores. It faces a number of newer competitors that offer more driving excitement.  But the ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.1
Performance:7.5
Exterior:7.8
Interior:7.4
Safety:10.0
Reliability:7.0
BMW Z4 Image
  • MSRP: $45,750 - $51,650
  • Invoice: $42,090 - $47,520
  • Avg. Paid: $46,177 - $51,613
  • MPG: 19 (2009) City / 28 (2009) Hwy

#12
2010 BMW Z4

The 2010 BMW Z4 is bigger and badder than ever before. Plus, it now features a standard retractable hard top that lowers in just 20 seconds.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.0
Performance:8.2
Exterior:9.1
Interior:8.0
Safety:NA
Reliability:7.0
Lexus SC Image
  • MSRP: $67,505 - $67,505
  • Invoice: $60,079 - $60,079
  • Avg. Paid: $65,333 - $65,333
  • MPG: 16 City / 23 Hwy

#13
2010 Lexus SC

Auto writers report that the 2010 Lexus SC 430 makes an outstanding grant tourer, but rivals trump when it comes to real sports performance.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:7.9
Performance:6.8
Exterior:7.2
Interior:6.8
Safety:NA
Reliability:10.0
Cadillac XLR Image
  • MSRP: $86,215 - $86,215
  • Invoice: $78,887 - $78,887
  • Avg. Paid: $80,213 - $80,213
  • MPG: 15 City / 24 Hwy

#14
2009 Cadillac XLR

The 2009 Cadillac XLR is a fast and powerful sports roadster. However, it can't keep pace with the competition's combination of visceral performance and super luxury.  

U.S.News Scores
Overall:7.5
Performance:7.9
Exterior:9.0
Interior:7.0
Safety:NA
Reliability:8.0