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Top 10 New Convertibles Worth the Money in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Nov 2026 · 4 min read
Mazda MX-5 Miata Soft Top
Direct answer

The Mazda MX-5 Miata Soft Top is the best-value new convertible, starting at $30,730 with 181 hp. The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible ($80,495, 535 hp) is #2 and the Ford Mustang GT Premium Convertible ($57,580, 480 hp) is #3.

At a glance

#PickStarting priceBest for
1Mazda MX-5 Miata Soft Top$30,730The cheapest way into a new convertible
2Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible$80,495Supercar pace at a mid-priced sticker
3Ford Mustang GT Premium Convertible$57,580V-8 sound and four seats
4BMW Z4 M40i Roadster$69,575A sharp inline-six roadster
5Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium Convertible$41,845An easy, affordable four-seat cruiser
6Mazda MX-5 Miata RF$38,750Miata fun with a hardtop and a quieter cabin
7MINI Cooper S Convertible$37,900City-friendly four-seat fun
8Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet$170,100The benchmark sports-car convertible
9Mercedes-AMG SL 55 Roadster$145,250Luxury touring with all-wheel drive
10Aston Martin Vantage Roadster$212,900A 670-horsepower statement car

Pick by what you want

Best value
Mazda MX-5 Miata Soft Top
Most power for the money
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible
Best four-seater
Ford Mustang GT Premium Convertible
Best hardtop
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF
Most luxurious
Mercedes-AMG SL 55 Roadster

The ranking

1

Mazda MX-5 Miata Soft Top

Mazda MX-5 Miata Soft Top
Photo: Ethan Llamas / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Looketup VerdictThe best-value droptop you can buy new.
Starting price: $30,730Horsepower: 181 hpCurb weight: 2,366 lb with the manualRoof: Manually operated cloth soft top

The Mazda MX-5 Miata Soft Top starts at $30,730 with 181 hp and a curb weight of 2,366 lb with the manual; its cloth roof is operated by hand.

Go ifThe cheapest way into a new convertible
Skip ifYou want a power-operated roof
Why #1 over #2: Its $30,730 price is far below the Corvette’s $80,495.
2

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible
Photo: Virtual-Pano / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Looketup VerdictThe performance bargain of the group.
Starting price: $80,495Horsepower: 535 hpTorque: 520 lb-ft0-60 mph: 2.8 seconds (Stingray)

The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible starts at $80,495 with 535 hp, 520 lb-ft and a quoted 2.8 seconds to 60 mph for the Stingray.

Go ifSupercar pace at a mid-priced sticker
Skip ifYou need a back seat
Why #2 over #3: Its 535 hp beats the Mustang GT’s 480 hp for a higher price.
3

Ford Mustang GT Premium Convertible

Ford Mustang GT Premium Convertible
Photo: MercurySable99 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Looketup VerdictThe affordable V-8 four-seater.
Starting price: $57,580Horsepower: 480 hpEngine: 5.0-liter V-8Transmission: 10-speed automatic; 6-speed manual also listed

The Ford Mustang GT Premium Convertible starts at $57,580 with a 5.0-liter V-8 making 480 hp and a 10-speed automatic, with a 6-speed manual also listed.

Go ifV-8 sound and four seats
Skip ifYou want the lightest, nimblest car
Why #3 over #4: Its 480 hp outguns the Z4 M40i’s 382 hp for a lower $57,580 price.
4

BMW Z4 M40i Roadster

BMW Z4 M40i Roadster
Photo: Alexander-93 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Looketup VerdictThe grown-up sports roadster.
Starting price: $69,575Horsepower: 382 hpTorque: 369 lb-ft0-60 mph: 3.9 seconds

The BMW Z4 M40i Roadster starts at $69,575 with 382 hp, 369 lb-ft and a 3.9-second 0-60 mph time.

Go ifA sharp inline-six roadster
Skip ifYou want a manual gearbox
Why #4 over #5: Its 382 hp is well above the EcoBoost Mustang’s 315 hp.
5

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium Convertible

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium Convertible
Photo: OWS Photography / CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Looketup VerdictThe budget four-seater.
Starting price: $41,845Horsepower: 315 hpTransmission: 10-speed automaticCurb weight: 3,747 lbs

The Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium Convertible starts at $41,845 with 315 hp, a 10-speed automatic and a 3,747 lbs curb weight.

Go ifAn easy, affordable four-seat cruiser
Skip ifYou want V-8 power
Why #5 over #6: At $41,845 it costs more than the Miata RF’s $38,750 but seats four.
6

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF
Photo: Ethan Llamas / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Looketup VerdictThe hardtop Miata.
Starting price: $38,750Horsepower: 181 hpTorque: 151 lb-ftRoof: Retractable hardtop, about 13 seconds

The Mazda MX-5 Miata RF starts at $38,750 with a retractable hardtop that retracts in about 13 seconds, 181 hp and 151 lb-ft.

Go ifMiata fun with a hardtop and a quieter cabin
Skip ifYou want the lowest price
Why #6 over #7: Its hardtop roof gives it a quieter cabin than the MINI’s cloth top at $37,900.
7

MINI Cooper S Convertible

MINI Cooper S Convertible
Photo: Damian B Oh / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Looketup VerdictThe small, playful one.
Starting price: $37,900Horsepower: 201 hpEngine: 2.0-liter turbo inline-4Transmission: 7-speed automatic

The MINI Cooper S Convertible starts at $37,900 with a 2.0-liter turbo inline-4 making 201 hp and a 7-speed automatic.

Go ifCity-friendly four-seat fun
Skip ifYou want rear-wheel drive
Why #7 over #8: Its $37,900 price is far below the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet’s $170,100.
8

Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet

Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
Photo: Vauxford / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Looketup VerdictThe icon with three price steps.
Starting price: $170,100Carrera Cabriolet price: Starts at $149,400Carrera GTS Cabriolet price: Starts at $194,900

The Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet starts at $170,100; the Carrera Cabriolet starts at $149,400 and the Carrera GTS Cabriolet at $194,900.

Go ifThe benchmark sports-car convertible
Skip ifYou want to spend under six figures
Why #8 over #9: Its $170,100 starting price is above the SL 55’s $145,250, but it is a lighter sports car.
9

Mercedes-AMG SL 55 Roadster

Mercedes-AMG SL 55 Roadster
Photo: MrWalkr / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Looketup VerdictThe plush grand tourer.
Starting price: $145,250Horsepower: 469 hpEngine: 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8Drivetrain: All-wheel drive

The Mercedes-AMG SL 55 Roadster starts at $145,250 with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 making 469 hp and all-wheel drive.

Go ifLuxury touring with all-wheel drive
Skip ifYou want a lightweight sports car
Why #9 over #10: Its $145,250 price is well under the Vantage Roadster’s $212,900.
10

Aston Martin Vantage Roadster

Aston Martin Vantage Roadster
Photo: Alexander-93 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Looketup VerdictThe priciest and fastest here.
Starting price: $212,900Power: 670 BHP0-62 mph: 3.6 secondsRoof: Opens or closes in 6.8 seconds

The Aston Martin Vantage Roadster starts at $212,900 with 670 BHP, 3.6 seconds to 62 mph and a roof that opens or closes in 6.8 seconds.

Go ifA 670-horsepower statement car
Skip ifYou are shopping on price

How we ranked these

We ranked each convertible on how much open-air driving it delivers for its published starting price, then on published power and performance. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the cheapest new convertible on this list?

The Mazda MX-5 Miata Soft Top, starting at $30,730.

How fast is the Corvette Stingray Convertible?

It makes 535 hp and 520 lb-ft, and the Stingray is quoted at 2.8 seconds to 60 mph.

How much power does the BMW Z4 M40i make?

It makes 382 hp and 369 lb-ft, with 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds.

How much more is the Mustang GT convertible than the EcoBoost?

The GT Premium Convertible starts at $57,580 and the EcoBoost Premium Convertible at $41,845.

Starting price (USD) at a glance

Mazda MX-5 Miata Soft Top30,730 USD
MINI Cooper S Convertible37,900 USD
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF38,750 USD
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium Convertible41,845 USD
Ford Mustang GT Premium Convertible57,580 USD
BMW Z4 M40i Roadster69,575 USD
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible80,495 USD
Mercedes-AMG SL 55 Roadster145,250 USD
Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet170,100 USD
Aston Martin Vantage Roadster212,900 USD
Starting price (USD), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

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Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.

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