When it comes to pricey cars, few manufacturers can compete with the supercar segment. Despite the term itself seeing a wide range of definitions over the years, most will agree that anything that goes sublimely fast in a short period of time is essentially considered a supercar. While there's no known measure or performance benchmark, carmakers like Lamborghini and Ferrari, as well as AMG or M-tuned German variants, come to mind.

Unless you're among the elite 1% of the population, chances are unlikely that you'll ever own a brand-spanking new supercar. Fret not, because unlike the 1% who would otherwise cringe at the thought, almost anywhere in the used car market is an excellent place to find a good deal. Just think about it: how many among the one-percent will abuse their supercars before they indulge in the next one? Not many. These cars are usually very meticulously cared for, well maintained, and driven. The chances of finding a great deal in the used market are far higher than for your average car.

For your benefit and reading pleasure, I've scoured Autotrader for used supercars by taking the average sale price for the 10 most inexpensive listings. My search criteria include cars that are no more than 5 years old and with fewer than 45,000 miles on the odometer.

20 Lamborghini Huracan: $198,000

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Lamborghini has a reputation for producing excellent supercars, dating back to very early days in the late 1970s. They went mainstream with the Gallardo in 2003 and haven't looked back since.

The Huracan follows some of that Gallardo excellence, featuring the sublime 5.2L V10 but increasing output to over 600 hp!

As a result, the Huracan will get to 60 mph in about 2.8 seconds.

A brand-new Huracan LP 610-4 was available for about $315,000 at the time but can now be found for an average price just under $200,000 today. That's near 40% savings on a really iconic supercar.

19 Ferrari 458 Italia: $177,000

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Featuring a 4.5L V8 that makes 570 hp and nearly 400 lb-ft of torque, with 80% of that coming from just 3,250 rpm, Ferrari’s 458 was a successor to the formidable F430. It also features a trademark Ferrari F1 system that provides spider-like traction to ensure the all-aluminum body doesn't steer too far wide from those racetrack lines.

This prancing horse will propel from 0-60 mph in about 3.4 seconds and could be yours for an average price of about $177,000 today. That’s just nearly 26% less than what the more fortunate paid back in 2012-2013. While a high six-figure price is still a long way for most, it does present good value for a car that won the Top Gear “Car of the Year” award back in 2009.

18 Acura NSX: $132,900

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Honda first announced the reintroduction of the NSX, badged under the Acura name in North America, only 3 years ago. The industry went nuts in anticipation of what would be the second generation of—or perhaps, I should say "attempt at"—the popular sports car of the 1990s.

Retailing for a base price of $156,000, which crept up quickly to $200,000 as you added options, the Acura NSX has held onto its value, and that shouldn't come as a surprise.

Losing at most 15% of its price over the last couple of years is still a fair deal for some. It's not like the NSX would shed much of those 573 ponies powered by that turbocharged V6.

17 Aston Martin DBS: $126,600

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Unlike the Japanese, this British automaker has seen a fair bit of depreciation in their vehicles over the years. It's for this reason that the Aston Martin DBS is a great buy, having shed nearly 60% of its value in just 5 years.

The DBS features a loud V12, boasting 510 hp and a 0-60 mph time of just 4.3 seconds. It helps that it’s an absolute stunner to look at and will continue to age graciously well over the coming years. While it cannot handle the fierce Ferrari 599 GTB, it's priced considerably lower and still offers oodles of rear-wheel-drive fun.

16 Bentley Continental GT: $118,155

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Another British supercar is the Bentley Continental GT, popularized almost as soon as it was first produced in 2003. Despite much of this supercar being hand-assembled, it's produced in significant volumes under the original ownership of Volkswagen.

Available in both fastback and convertible formats and sporting a 6.0L W12 twin-turbocharged engine, this supercar produces an inspiring 552 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque.

For a car that already had over 3,000 deposits 6 months before delivery, picking one up for about $118,000 in the used market isn't a bad deal at all.

That’s a long way from its original base price of about $260,000.

15 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: $117,480

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While this famous supercar is now retired, the AMG-tuned Mercedes-Benz SLS was and quite frankly still is a beast of a car despite its small stature. With a starting price of $222,505 back in 2011, you can find a few in the market for as low as $117,480, on average.

It features a 6.2L V8, making over 560 hp and is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. That's an absolute steal for a car with fancy gull-wing doors, McLaren-inspired roots with the legacy SLR model, and, of course, everything the AMG badge stands for.

14 McLaren 12C: $116,856

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Now known simply as the "12C," this McLaren roadster was essentially a tribute to the British automaker's F1 roots. According to Road & Track, to kickstart the project, McLaren sourced a Ferrari 360 as a test bed. It housed McLaren’s twin-turbocharged V8 but the results were even more sublime when it finally sat inside the carbon-fiber McLaren body.

While rare, you can still find a few 12Cs for about $116,000 in the used market, and that's terrific for a car that'll hit 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds. In fact, according to DragTimes.com, it'll do the quarter-mile in 10.27 seconds, which was the 3rd fastest for a stock production car at the time.

13 Ferrari California: $103,974

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The California launched in 2008 and ran through for a successful 6 years as Ferrari’s fourth model range. Featuring a 4.6L V8 made entirely out of aluminum, the California launched to 60 mph in under 4 seconds with a top speed of 193 mph.

While less powerful than F430, it was able to match acceleration times thanks to the to the new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

The only used supercar priced just over six-figures, the California offers enthusiasts something very special: the chance to own a Ferrari for $450 a week, over 84 months and with $5,000 down. That's not too bad, considering only 1,600 were built last year.

12 Audi R8: Used $79,200

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Audi delighted the automotive community back in 2006 when they introduced the R8. The Germans succeeded in developing the near-perfect blend of engineering and design. Despite its size, the R8 was designed based on the same platform as the famous Lamborghini Gallardo.

While the V10 engine was introduced in 2014, the original V8 still offered a solid 430 hp and enabled the diminutive supercar to hit 60 mph in just over 4 seconds. With standard Quattro all-wheel drive, a luxurious cabin, and decent mileage at 23 mpg on the highway, this car is an absolute steal in the used market at about $79,000.

11 Nissan GT-R: Used $63,930

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While a few wouldn't consider the Nissan GT-R a supercar, I beg to differ. Any car that can blow you away with strong acceleration and abundant amounts of muscle takes the cake, in my opinion.

Featuring a 3.8L twin-turbocharged V6, the GT-R offers 545 hp and 463 lb-ft of torque.

While it's far from nimble, the car is well grounded and very stable even as you approach its top speed of 196 mph.

The GT-R also includes a fair bit of standard equipment, including an 11-speaker Bose stereo, a backup camera, and navigation. That’s fairly decent for a sports car valued at $63,000 in the used market.

10 Aston Martin Vantage: $60,980

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If you're a James Bond fan, here, you'll find a real shot at owning a piece of the Bond legacy. The 2006 iteration, Casino Royale, saw actor Daniel Craig indulge in a late-night in the Aston Martin DBS, and the V8 Vantage may be the closest you can get to that epic supercar.

For a base price of $150,000 at the time, you can find many relatively well-maintained ones for about $60,000. While the V8 model Vantage was discontinued in 2017, it was a good offering for several years, offering plenty of oomph to the rear wheels. All in all, the Vantage is a head-turning coupe or convertible with a high-quality interior and a very roomy interior. Best of all, it was a former Bond car.

9 Porsche 911 Carrera 4: $55,702

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It's been said many times over that the Porsche 911 series, offering a plethora of models and trims, is one of the most convoluted in the motoring world. The base Carrera 4 offers 350 hp and is available in coupe and convertible formats.

In addition to owning a Porsche that possesses real supercar roots with extraordinary handling, you get some admirable standard features such as a 7-inch touchscreen with navigation, Bluetooth, a USB port, and dual-zone climate control. Perhaps best of all, you can find plenty in the market for about $55,000, which is about half the price of what a new one would've cost you just a few years ago.

8 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat: $45,000

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What looks and can act like a tame cat but is far from it? A Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. Yes, that was lame, so let’s move on. Dodge replaced the Challenge SRT 8 with the SRT Hellcat in 2015, and the result is the very deceptively quick supercar.

Far from the base model’s 305 hp V8, the SRT Hellcat boasts a jaw-dropping 6.2L supercharged V8 engine with a ridiculous 707 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque.

While it won’t let you zip around corners, it does handle well thanks to its adaptive suspension, but where it really thrives is in straight-line performance.

7 BMW M6: $42,890

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For its third generation, the BMW 6-Series continues to be a head-turner both outside and inside. It features a highly luxurious cabin with a good infotainment system and, thanks to the M-tuned model, a stunning engine.

While all 6-Series models offer turbocharged engines, the M5 upgrades to twin-turbos on a V8 and boosts horsepower by well over 200 to just about 550 total horses. In addition to solid performance and ride handling, the M6 can play the role of an everyday cruiser thanks to a very comfortable ride, adequate fuel economy, and somewhat livable rear seats if only just for short rides.

6 Lexus RC-F: $40,500

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New for 2015, Lexus introduced the beautiful-looking 2-door RC coupe. According to Lexus, "RC" stands for “Radical Coupe.” While it really is just more of a coupe version of the Lexus IS series, it borrows plenty of design lines from the LF-LC concept from 2010.

In either case, the RC trim you really want is the RC F; it enables this aggressive-looking coupe to drive even better than it looks.

Under the hood is a 5.0L V8 that makes 467 hp, and despite its heavy 4,048 lb body, it'll still sprint from 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds. At about 37% off its original price, the RC F is a terrific purchase, bringing Japanese reliability and European design together.

5 Mercedes-AMG CLS 55: $37,393

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The AMG-tuned CLS offers everything we loved about the CLS-class, which first hit the roads in 2004. Although it's debatable that it offers a unique design, what cannot be denied is that this vehicle has a very stylish interior that boasts plenty of luxurious elements and surprisingly solid handling for a car that has an otherwise cushioned platform.

The CLS53 AMG has a 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 that makes 429 hp. Helping the sleek Benz on its way to 421 horses is an AC motor that offers a 21 hp boost, thanks to a 1.0 kWh battery. This pairing really helps the CLS fire from rest to 60 mph in just over 4 seconds. Furthermore, AMG-tuned CLSs depreciate very quickly in value, and for that reason, you can find plenty for under $40,000.

4 Jaguar F-Type: $37,000

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The F-Type doesn't really become a supercar until it enters the F-Type R Coupe trim, which boasts a whopping 550 hp and 502 lb-ft of torque. The base model F-Type S comes in either 340 or 380 hp V6 engines options with a 495 hp V8 trim.

Thanks to available options like the adaptive suspension and active sport exhaust, this already top-notch small sports car behaves more and more like more well-rounded supercars such as the Porsche Boxster, which it competes directly with. Available for well under $40,000, this is a great option to own a quick-paced Jag that offers brilliant handling and still gets you 28 mph on the highway.

3 Audi TT RS: $36,000

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Audi’s tiny sports coupe, the TT, made waves in 1998 and has been highly successful ever since. The TT RS trim was introduced a decade later and was the first time Audi employed the infamous RS badge on one of their compact sports cars.

Available as both a coupe and a roadster, the TT RS offers a fresh 2.5L turbocharged engine, producing 360 hp and will sprint to 60 mph in 4 seconds.

While the newer-generation TT RS gets you 31 mpg on the highway, the older model is still relatively frugal at 25 mpg. The TT certainly does target a specific demographic, and thanks to the theatrics of the RS trim, it'll expand that breadth significantly.

2 BMW M3: $33,424

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With a history spanning 3 decades, BMW’s M3 is one of the most iconic sports cars you'll ever find. For those old enough to remember, even the original E30 M3 model was brilliant, tearing up roads all over the globe. It's also one of the most modified BMW cars, but even its stock engine is stellar.

The fourth-generation M3 had another successful stint from 2007-2013, and it's here you can find plenty of cars in the market in the mid-$30,000 range. The M3 comes with a straight-shooter V8 engine making 414 hp and a sport-tuned suspension that makes it one of the most fun-to-drive cars on the planet.

1 Chevrolet Corvette: $28,000

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The sixth-generation Chevrolet Corvette, dubbed the "C6," retired just 5 years old and can be picked up for under $30,000 if you look hard enough in the market. What you get for that money is probably the best-value supercar on the planet.

Essentially available in 3 trims, from the Z06 to the ZR1 and finally the Grand Sport, which replaces the previous Z51 model, you have plenty to choose from, although finding anything beyond the ZR1 will be a challenge.

Even the Z06 is wickedly fast. Starting from the 2006 model, a 7.0L V8 was introduced, providing over 500 hp, making it one of the most powerful naturally aspirated engines in the world at the time.

Sources: Car & Driver, US News Cars, Zero to Sixty Times, Motor Trend, Corvette Forum, Aston Martin