Car Rankings: Luxury Sports Cars
Ranking of sports cars, including coupes and convertibles, generally priced above $35,000. Porsche Boxster and Cayman, 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.
- MSRP: $45,800 - $59,900
- Invoice: $39,923 - $52,267
- MPG: 20 City / 29 Hwy
#1
2008 Porsche Boxster
The Boxster's high ranking is based on its road-hugging handling dynamics and practical, yet luxurious interior that's suited to satisfy the pickiest of buyers. True to Porsche's ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.5 |
| Performance: | 8.9 |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | 8.2 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 10.0 |
- MSRP: $46,100 - $46,100
- Invoice: $41,260 - $41,260
- MPG: 16 City / 26 Hwy
#2
2008 Chevrolet Corvette
The Corvette's high ranking is based on its ability to reach mind-blowing speeds in relative comfort and its accommodating two-passenger cabin. Altogether, the Corvette proves to be ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.3 |
| Performance: | 8.9 |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | 7.6 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $49,400 - $59,100
- Invoice: $43,075 - $51,567
- MPG: 23 City / 32 Hwy
#3
2008 Porsche Cayman
The Cayman receives a high ranking because it's generally regarded as a mid-engine masterpiece of performance and has a surprising amount of utility for a sports car. ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.2 |
| Performance: | 9.1 |
| Exterior: | 8.8 |
| Interior: | 7.1 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $61,000 - $67,995
- Invoice: NA
- MPG: 20 City / 26 Hwy
#4
2008 Lotus Exige
The Exige offers rocket-like speed on straight-aways and even better handling through curves, making it a bona fide racecar for performance junkies and earning it a top ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.9 |
| Performance: | 9.2 |
| Exterior: | 8.8 |
| Interior: | 5.0 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $36,400 - $42,400
- Invoice: $33,490 - $39,010
- MPG: 20 (2007) City / 29 (2007) Hwy
#5
2008 BMW Z4
The Z4 ranks in the middle of its class because it offers sporty driving dynamics and plenty of safety features for a reasonable price. However, it doesn't ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.7 |
| Performance: | 9.1 |
| Exterior: | 7.2 |
| Interior: | 6.7 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $44,150 - $63,200
- Invoice: $41,060 - $58,776
- MPG: 17 City / 25 Hwy
#6
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
The SLK delivers a surprisingly smooth ride with sports-car handling, and its power-retractable hardtop gives it an advantage over soft-top convertibles and makes for a unique coupe/roadster ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.5 |
| Performance: | 8.4 |
| Exterior: | 8.5 |
| Interior: | 7.1 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
- MSRP: $34,800 - $42,900
- Invoice: $32,365 - $39,898
- MPG: 23 City / 31 Hwy
#7
2008 Audi TT
Critics appreciate the TT coupe's sporty looks, fun ride, and luxurious interior. However, its front-wheel drive layout may give some performance enthusiasts pause. Overall, it ranks within ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.0 |
| Performance: | 8.3 |
| Exterior: | 8.4 |
| Interior: | 7.6 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $36,800 - $45,900
- Invoice: $34,225 - $42,688
- MPG: 22 City / 29 Hwy
#8
2008 Audi TT Roadster
The TT Roadster is appreciated for its unique combination of superior handling, iconic design and luxurious interior appointments. While some reviews are disappointed with Audi's decision to ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.9 |
| Performance: | 8.2 |
| Exterior: | 8.7 |
| Interior: | 7.9 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $46,450 - $135,000
- Invoice: $43,198 - $125,550
- MPG: 17 City / 25 Hwy
#8
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupe
Although the CLK Coupe is beautifully designed and offers a roomy and refined interior cabin, it can't match the performance and handling dynamics of others in its ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.9 |
| Performance: | 7.4 |
| Exterior: | 9.1 |
| Interior: | 7.2 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
Unranked: Luxury Sports 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 Chrysler Crossfire
MSRP: $34,735 - $34,735 | Invoice: $32,162 - $32,162 | MPG: 15 City / 23 Hwy
