Cheapest Supercars You Can Buy in 2026
Summary
The word "supercar" does heavy lifting on most cheap-supercar lists, so our data splits the field in two. Entry-level exotic GTs are genuinely cheap: the Aston Martin DB7 averages $28K across 110 sales and the Maserati GranTurismo $34K across 280. True mid-engine supercars start with the Ferrari 348 (avg $80K) and 360 (avg $89K), while the McLaren MP4-12C — averaging $98K — delivers the most modern-supercar performance per dollar on this list. Every number here comes from real sub-$150K sold listings, not asking prices.
Rankings
- 1
Aston Martin DB7Avg $27,120 12-mo -4.8%n=111 soldThe cheapest door into exotic ownership — elegant, available with a V12, and averaging under $30K
- 2
Maserati GranTurismoAvg $33,120 12-mo -2.6%n=291 soldThe best-sounding bargain in the exotic world, with 280 sales averaging $34K
- 3
Aston Martin DB9Avg $42,088 12-mo -0.6%n=234 soldOne of the most beautiful cars ever drawn, a V12 grand tourer for low-$40Ks money
- 4
Ferrari MondialAvg $47,967 12-mo -10.9%n=75 soldThe cheapest Ferrari you can buy, a true exotic at attainable prices
- 5
Aston Martin VantageAvg $56,273 12-mo +1.8%n=359 soldBritish GT style at a fraction of original MSRP, with the deepest supply on this list
- 6
Ferrari 308 GT4Avg $56,750 12-mo -10.0%n=39 soldThe overlooked Bertone-bodied Ferrari — mid-engine V8 heritage in the $50Ks
- 7
Ferrari 456Avg $70,095 12-mo +17.6%n=66 soldA 5.5-liter V12 Ferrari GT for German-sedan money, and quietly climbing this year
- 8
Aston Martin VanquishAvg $75,797 12-mo -2.8%n=110 soldAston's hand-built V12 flagship of the 2000s, now averaging $76K
- 9
Ferrari 348Avg $81,279 12-mo +14.0%n=93 soldThe gated-manual V8 Ferrari experience at its cheapest, up 10% in the last 12 months
- 10
Ferrari 360Avg $90,207 12-mo +4.7%n=206 soldThe definitive entry supercar: mid-engine, high-revving, and plentiful in the market
- 11
McLaren MP4-12CAvg $98,174 12-mo +5.0%n=47 soldThe most performance per dollar here — carbon tub, twin-turbo V8, sub-$100K average
- 12
Lamborghini GallardoAvg $101,433 12-mo +8.3%n=110 soldAudi-derived reliability with Italian drama, the best-selling Lamborghini for good reason
- 13
Ferrari F355Avg $102,237 12-mo +12.7%n=101 soldThe prettiest modern Ferrari V8 to many eyes, with values firming as collectors move in
- 14
Ferrari F430Avg $110,761 12-mo +3.1%n=111 soldSharper and faster than the 360, with chain-driven cams that cut ownership costs
- 15
McLaren 650SAvg $116,662 12-mo -2.2%n=27 sold12C pace with 675LT looks — the newest supercar you can regularly find under $150K
Comparison
| Model | Avg Price | Typical Range | Sales | 12-mo Trend | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin DB7 | $27,120 | $13,572 – $44,192 | 111 | -4.8% | 38,959 |
| Maserati GranTurismo | $33,120 | $16,050 – $58,984 | 291 | -2.6% | 38,437 |
| Aston Martin DB9 | $42,088 | $23,258 – $73,025 | 234 | -0.6% | 33,027 |
| Ferrari Mondial | $47,967 | $26,470 – $74,748 | 75 | -10.9% | 39,152 |
| Aston Martin Vantage | $56,273 | $27,978 – $118,112 | 359 | +1.8% | 29,965 |
| Ferrari 308 GT4 | $56,750 | $36,866 – $78,142 | 39 | -10.0% | 46,902 |
| Ferrari 456 | $70,095 | $38,962 – $131,500 | 66 | +17.6% | 31,701 |
| Aston Martin Vanquish | $75,797 | $38,366 – $135,286 | 110 | -2.8% | 20,900 |
| Ferrari 348 | $81,279 | $57,800 – $113,765 | 93 | +14.0% | 32,377 |
| Ferrari 360 | $90,207 | $57,079 – $139,996 | 206 | +4.7% | 27,725 |
| McLaren MP4-12C | $98,174 | $62,850 – $133,325 | 47 | +5.0% | 17,459 |
| Lamborghini Gallardo | $101,433 | $72,806 – $139,678 | 110 | +8.3% | 26,082 |
| Ferrari F355 | $102,237 | $70,470 – $140,000 | 101 | +12.7% | 31,472 |
| Ferrari F430 | $110,761 | $76,784 – $143,000 | 111 | +3.1% | 23,831 |
| McLaren 650S | $116,662 | $77,900 – $141,186 | 27 | -2.2% | 23,397 |
How to Choose
- Decide which tier you're shopping. Exotic GTs (DB7, GranTurismo, DB9) cost half as much as true mid-engine supercars (348, 360, MP4-12C, Gallardo) but deliver drama, not pace.
- Set a realistic maintenance budget. Supercar ownership costs extend well beyond the purchase price, and the cheapest car to buy is rarely the cheapest to run.
- Know the service schedules. The Ferrari 348, F355, and 360 need periodic cam-belt services, while the F430 moved to timing chains — a major ownership-cost difference between otherwise similar cars.
- McLaren offers the most raw performance per dollar but has a thinner dealer and specialist network than Ferrari or Lamborghini.
- Pre-purchase inspections aren't optional. Budget $1,000-$2,000 for a marque specialist to check the car.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the cheapest supercar to buy?
- It depends how strict your definition is. The cheapest exotics in our data are grand tourers: the Aston Martin DB7 averages $28K across 110 sales and the Maserati GranTurismo $34K across 280. The cheapest true mid-engine supercars are the Ferrari 348 (avg $80K) and 360 (avg $89K), with the McLaren MP4-12C averaging $98K.
- What is the cheapest hypercar you can buy?
- There is no cheap hypercar: limited-production cars like the Porsche 918 Spyder, McLaren P1, and LaFerrari trade near or above seven figures. The closest thing to hypercar engineering under $150K is the McLaren MP4-12C — a carbon-tub, twin-turbo V8 mid-engine car averaging $98K in our data.
- What is the cheapest Ferrari you can buy?
- The Mondial, averaging $48K across 72 sales, with the 308 GT4 next at $58K. Among modern mid-engine cars, sub-$150K 360s average $89K. See our cheapest Ferrari guide for the full price ladder.
- Are cheap supercars reliable?
- It varies by model. The Lamborghini Gallardo (Audi-derived drivetrain) and McLaren MP4-12C have solid mechanical reputations. Ferrari 348s, F355s, and 360s are robust when maintained but carry recurring cam-belt services; the F430 switched to timing chains. The real risk in this segment is deferred maintenance, not fragile engineering.
- Is it worth buying a supercar under $100K?
- Yes, if you buy on condition and history. The 348, 360, and MP4-12C all average under $100K in our sub-$150K data, and their 12-month averages are stable to rising. Prioritize service records over mileage.
- Which cheap supercar will appreciate?
- Over the last 12 months of sales on this list, the Ferrari 456 (+12%), Lamborghini Gallardo (+11%), Ferrari 348 (+10%), and F355 (+9%) posted the strongest gains. Across all of them, manual and gated-shifter cars consistently outperform their automated siblings.
Methodology and sources
Based on 1,980 sold listings from the last 2 years across Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, eBay Motors, PCarMarket, Collecting Cars, and other auction and marketplace sources. Prices are normalized to USD. Typical ranges show the 5th–95th percentile of sold prices. Stats update daily.
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