Best-selling Used Affordable Sports Cars
Check out CarMax's best-selling used affordable sports cars.
We've compiled the 10 most popular used affordable sports cars with CarMax customers, covering a broad range of styles and prices. Learn more about how we ranked our list.
1. Ford Mustang
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Pros
Strong acceleration
Excellent handling
High-tech interior displays
Cons
Cramped rear seats
Small side mirrors
Hard to enter and exit in tight parking spots
2. Chevrolet Camaro
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Pros
Impressive handling
Strong acceleration
Smooth ride
Cons
Poor visibility
Tiny rear seat
Limited trunk space
3. Mazda MX-5 Miata
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4. Mini Cooper Countryman
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5. Subaru WRX
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Pros
Quick acceleration
Impressive handling
Precise steering
Cons
Lots of road noise
Infotainment touchscreen difficult to use
Cabin lacks refinement and upscale materials
6. Volkswagen GTI
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7. Subaru BRZ
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8. Nissan 370Z
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Pros
Sharp, controlled steering
Precise handling
Pure driving experience without excessive aids and assists
Cons
Loud road and engine noise
Major blind spots
Difficult to drive smoothly
9. Volkswagen Jetta GLI
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10. Hyundai Veloster N
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Pros
Great turbo power
Upgraded brakes
Sonorous exhaust note
Cons
Decreased ride comfort
Limited interior space
Longer driver's door makes parking difficult
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How we ranked this list
To create our "Best Of" lists, our analysts looked at CarMax vehicle and sales data over a recent 6-month period, from December 2025 through May 2026. Looking back over a 6-month period allows for the highest sample size possible while also providing up-to-date pricing information. Some articles may include data points with lower sample sizes.
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