Luxury sports cars are a thing of beauty. They're fast, powerful, and stylish with thrilling performance. Seriously, what's not to love? With a powerful engine and a great design, they blitz through the highway effortlessly, giving you a reason to spend money without blinking. After you're sitting in that leathery cabin, you'll realize owning a luxury sports car isn't such a bad idea despite the premium price. And sometimes, while the thrill of owning a luxury sports car is enticing, not everyone can afford them.
Luckily, some sports cars exist from luxury brands that do not cost an arm and a leg. These luxury sports cars are all new and do not exceed the range of $50,000 — they are surprisingly cheap.
10 2020 BMW 2 Series Convertible ($41,100)
The BMW brand built its name offering sturdy vehicles with the excitement of a sports car and the practicality of a sedan. But it has since expanded to include sportier models in its lineup. With a base MSRP of $41,100, the BMW 2-Series convertible is far less below the starting price of most class rivals.
It's true that BMW has a name for making luxurious and practical sports cars, and this one lives up to the hype but not the price. It's a sports car with impressive power, sporty handling, and good fuel economy. It comes with an easy-to-use infotainment system, a well-built cabin, and comfortable seats. Plus, it's quick and bears the luxury BMW label.
9 2020 Mercedes SLC ($49,950)
According to automaker Mercedes-Benz, the 2020 SLC-Class model will be the last small sports car to wear the luxury badge. Mercedes-Benz will discontinue the SLC-Class with the closing of this year, with no replacement in the near future. The car looks glamorous with its handsome exterior and a nice cabin that's fit for two passengers.
When many people think of luxury roadsters, the Mercedes label would easily come to mind. But the SLC-Class is one of the least expensive models in the luxury sports car class. And there's plenty to love in this deluxe roadster, it does many things well for under fifty grand.
8 2020 Lexus RC F-Sport ($49,295)
Lexus cars are one of America’s best-selling lines of luxury automobiles. As the nameplate of Toyota Motor Company, Lexus was already a top-selling premium by 1991. The Lexus RC varies across trims with the least-expensive RC 350 costing $44,225. But this F-Sport costs just under fifty grand starting at $49,295 for the rear-wheel-drive with all-wheel-drive costing slightly higher.
It has a long list of standard features with an upscale cabin quality and driving experience. With enough power under the hood for performance, added to its luxury nameplate and comfortable feel, the F-Sport is the trim you want.
7 2020 BMW Z4 ($49,700)
The Z4 makes a statement without saying much. It's a redesigned fun alternative for a modern-day thrill with a timeless roaster experience. As a classic roadster with refined styling and performance, it has modern tech features and conveniences such as a 10.2-inch touchscreen user-friendly iDrive infotainment system, automatic temperature control, and heated sport steering wheel.
It comes with a powerful engine, refined handling, and a comfortable cabin on a luxury badge. And for a luxury sports car, it has good fuel economy – all for under fifty grand!
6 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS ($42,000)
The Chevrolet Camaro is an iconic high-performance car. The sports car while decently affordable appears premium. Now in its sixth generation, it comes with excellent handling, powerful engine options, and an intuitive infotainment system. It has supportive front seats and comes with a 6-speed manual transmission that's powered by a V8 cylinder engine through the rear.
At 455 horsepower, it rigged for performance and while the Chevrolet name may not be a luxury auto brand, as America's iconic sports car, it certainly has the luxury sports car badge. And it's surprisingly well under fifty thousand.
5 2020 Mercedes CLA coupe ($36,650)
Newly redesigned for 2020, the Mercedes-Benz CLA coupe has new looks, more power, and interior space for the second generation. As an entry-level sedan that's styled to look like a coupe but priced to attract new buyers, it's sleek and without the heavy price tag associated with the German brand.
Mercedes-Benz got it right with this one, it's poised to become a favorite. Available in different trims, it starts at $36,650 for the CLA 250 and exceeds $50,000 for the top-of-the-line AMG CLA 45. But the AMG CLA 35 could be bought for just under $47,000. At that price, it's almost a steal.
4 2020 Toyota Supra ($49,990)
The Supra may not be from a luxury brand but it's clearly in the segment. After a two-decade hiatus, the all-new Supra ranks among the top of the luxury sports car class. With a powerful engine performance, user-friendly controls, excellent handling, good fuel economy, and a handsome interior, it's a great pick in the luxury sports car segment.
A high performing sports car that looks more expensive than it cost, the 2020 Supra starts at $49,990. Available in different trims, prices for a new Supra are on the low end for a luxury sports car.
3 2020 BMW M240i Coupe ($45,800)
BMW sports cars are not cheap. They're fancy luxury autos with abundant power and convenience. Expectedly, they cost a premium. But you can have one for under fifty grand and still look cool.
With a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder at 335 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque, it would sprint to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds. It's got impressive power and superb balance behind the wheel; not to mention its well-crafted interior and luxury badge. Absolutely fun to drive.
2 2020 Jaguar XE R-Dynamic ($46,295)
The refreshed sports sedan comes with nice interior highlights. And some would argue it's not really a sports car or in the luxury department, it certainly is. The 2020 Jaguar XE is a four-door compact luxury sedan, that boasts a sporty demeanor and comes in two trim levels.
With an 8-speed automatic transmission and 296 horsepower at 5500 rpm, it's decent on the highway. The XE interior aesthetic is clean and modern, with premium-quality materials and it's cheap in the luxury sports sedan department. Some rivals cost higher, even by a five-figure difference.
1 2020 Mercedes C-Class Coupé ($45,950)
The C-Class coupe is clearly among the smallest coupes in Mercedes' lineup, but it's packed with features just like other models. The 2020 C-Class coupe is a versatile luxury coupe powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder at 255 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque, which it sends to the rear via a nine-speed automatic transmission.
A good looking car with a richly detailed cabin and wears the Mercedes label for less than fifty thousand is point blank cheap, and many can't tell that it is.