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Top 10 Convertibles 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 5 min read
MX-5 Miata
Direct answer

The Mazda MX-5 Miata is the best convertible overall, with the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet at #2 and the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible at #3. The ranking is based on overall driving enjoyment and value for the money, from everyday open-air fun to exclusive luxury performance.

At a glance

#PickStarting priceBest for
1MX-5 Miata$30,730Drivers who want the purest, lightest open-top driving feel for the least money
2911 Carrera Cabriolet$149,400Buyers who want a true daily-driveable sports car that also drops its top
3Corvette Stingray Convertible$80,495Performance buyers who want supercar power with the top down for under $85K
44 Series Convertible$61,300Someone wanting a comfortable, usable luxury convertible for daily commuting
5Mustang GT Premium Convertible480 hp (486 hp with active valve exhaust)American muscle fans who want a V8 soundtrack and a manual gearbox with the top down
6CLE Cabriolet$69,400Buyers who want Mercedes luxury and tech in an open-top at a relatively reachable price
7LC 500 Convertible$109,300Buyers who want a hand-built, design-forward grand tourer with Lexus reliability
8AMG SL Roadster$114,900Buyers who want a storied, track-capable roadster nameplate with serious power at the top of the range
9Cooper Convertible$34,600City drivers who want a cheerful, go-kart-feeling open-top for short trips
10GranCabrio Folgore$150,200Buyers who want a fully electric, four-seat Italian grand tourer with supercar acceleration

Pick by what you want

Best overall
MX-5 Miata
Best for daily driving
911 Carrera Cabriolet
Best performance value
Corvette Stingray Convertible
Best luxury comfort
4 Series Convertible
Best V8 muscle
Mustang GT Premium Convertible

The ranking

1

MX-5 Miata

MX-5 Miata
Answrs VerdictThe benchmark affordable roadster, still unmatched for fun
Starting price: $30,730Horsepower: 181 hpCombined fuel economy: 29 MPG

The MX-5 Miata starts at $30,730, makes 181 hp, and returns 29 MPG combined. It delivers the purest, lightest open-top driving feel for the least money. It is the benchmark affordable roadster, still unmatched for fun.

Go ifDrivers who want the purest, lightest open-top driving feel for the least money
Skip ifYou need back seats or a lot of trunk space
Why #1 over #2: It beats the 911 Carrera Cabriolet because it offers unmatched fun for a fraction of the price.
2

911 Carrera Cabriolet

911 Carrera Cabriolet
Answrs VerdictThe sports-car cabriolet every rival gets measured against
Starting price: $149,400Horsepower: 388 hp0-60 mph: 4.1 sec

The 911 Carrera Cabriolet starts at $149,400, makes 388 hp, and hits 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds. It is a true daily-driveable sports car that also drops its top. It is the sports-car cabriolet every rival gets measured against.

Go ifBuyers who want a true daily-driveable sports car that also drops its top
Skip ifYour budget tops out under six figures
Why #2 over #3: It beats the Corvette Stingray Convertible because it offers a more refined, daily-driveable experience with iconic Porsche performance.
3

Corvette Stingray Convertible

Corvette Stingray Convertible
Answrs VerdictMid-engine horsepower per dollar nothing else here can touch
Starting price: $80,495Horsepower: 535 hpEngine: 6.7L naturally aspirated V8 (LS6)

The Corvette Stingray Convertible starts at $80,495, makes 535 hp, and uses a 6.7L naturally aspirated V8 (LS6). It offers supercar power with the top down for under $85K. Its mid-engine horsepower per dollar is untouchable here.

Go ifPerformance buyers who want supercar power with the top down for under $85K
Skip ifYou want a soft, GT-style ride instead of a mid-engine sports car
Why #3 over #4: It beats the 4 Series Convertible because it delivers far more performance for the money.
4

4 Series Convertible

4 Series Convertible
Answrs VerdictThe well-rounded, easy-to-live-with luxury drop-top
Starting price (430i): $61,300Horsepower (430i): 255 hp

The 4 Series Convertible starts at $61,300 for the 430i, which makes 255 hp. It is a comfortable, usable luxury convertible for daily commuting. It is the well-rounded, easy-to-live-with luxury drop-top.

Go ifSomeone wanting a comfortable, usable luxury convertible for daily commuting
Skip ifYou want top-tier performance, not just comfort
Why #4 over #5: It beats the Mustang GT Premium Convertible because it offers a more comfortable and refined daily-driving experience.
5

Mustang GT Premium Convertible

Mustang GT Premium Convertible
Answrs VerdictV8 drop-top muscle with a manual still on the menu
Horsepower: 480 hp (486 hp with active valve exhaust)Engine: 5.0L Ti-VCT V8Transmission: 6-speed manual standard

The Mustang GT Premium Convertible makes 480 hp (486 hp with active valve exhaust) from a 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, with a 6-speed manual standard. It delivers a V8 soundtrack and a manual gearbox with the top down. It is V8 drop-top muscle with a manual still on the menu.

Go ifAmerican muscle fans who want a V8 soundtrack and a manual gearbox with the top down
Skip ifYou want a quiet, refined cruiser
Why #5 over #6: It beats the CLE Cabriolet because it offers more power and a manual transmission for driving enthusiasts.
6

CLE Cabriolet

CLE Cabriolet
Answrs VerdictQuiet, tech-loaded luxury cruising with the top folded
Starting price (CLE 300 4MATIC): $69,400Horsepower (CLE 300): 255 hpSound system: Burmester 3D Surround Sound, 660 watts / 17 speakers

The CLE Cabriolet starts at $69,400 for the CLE 300 4MATIC, which makes 255 hp, and includes a Burmester 3D Surround Sound system with 660 watts and 17 speakers. It offers Mercedes luxury and tech in an open-top at a relatively reachable price. It is quiet, tech-loaded luxury cruising with the top folded.

Go ifBuyers who want Mercedes luxury and tech in an open-top at a relatively reachable price
Skip ifYou want Porsche- or Corvette-level outright performance
Why #6 over #7: It beats the LC 500 Convertible because it provides similar luxury and tech for a lower price.
7

LC 500 Convertible

LC 500 Convertible
Answrs VerdictA striking, V8-powered grand tourer built for cruising
Starting price: $109,300Horsepower: 471 hpEngine: 5.0L naturally aspirated V8

The LC 500 Convertible starts at $109,300, makes 471 hp, and uses a 5.0L naturally aspirated V8. It is a hand-built, design-forward grand tourer with Lexus reliability. It is a striking, V8-powered grand tourer built for cruising.

Go ifBuyers who want a hand-built, design-forward grand tourer with Lexus reliability
Skip ifYou want sharp sports-car handling over styling and comfort
Why #7 over #8: It beats the AMG SL Roadster because it offers a more distinctive design and Lexus reliability at a lower starting price.
8

AMG SL Roadster

AMG SL Roadster
Answrs VerdictA legendary roadster name with real track-bred muscle
Starting price (SL 43): $114,900Horsepower (SL 43): 416 hpTop horsepower (SL 63): 577 hp

The AMG SL Roadster starts at $114,900 for the SL 43, which makes 416 hp, and tops out at 577 hp in the SL 63. It is a storied, track-capable roadster nameplate with serious power at the top of the range. It is a legendary roadster name with real track-bred muscle.

Go ifBuyers who want a storied, track-capable roadster nameplate with serious power at the top of the range
Skip ifYou don't need AMG-level performance or price
Why #8 over #9: It beats the Cooper Convertible because it offers far more performance and prestige.
9

Cooper Convertible

Cooper Convertible
Answrs VerdictA cheap, cheeky soft-top for zipping around town
Starting price (Cooper C): $34,600Horsepower (Cooper C): 161 hpHorsepower (JCW): 228 hp

The Cooper Convertible starts at $34,600 for the Cooper C, which makes 161 hp, and offers 228 hp in the JCW. It is a cheerful, go-kart-feeling open-top for short trips. It is a cheap, cheeky soft-top for zipping around town.

Go ifCity drivers who want a cheerful, go-kart-feeling open-top for short trips
Skip ifYou need highway cruising comfort or real cargo room
Why #9 over #10: It beats the GranCabrio Folgore because it is far more affordable and easier to live with in the city.
10

GranCabrio Folgore

GranCabrio Folgore
Answrs VerdictThe fastest, most exclusive way to go topless electrically
Starting price: $150,200Horsepower: 751 hp (818 hp in MaxBoost)0-60 mph: 2.7 sec

The GranCabrio Folgore starts at $150,200, makes 751 hp (818 hp in MaxBoost), and hits 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds. It is a fully electric, four-seat Italian grand tourer with supercar acceleration. It is the fastest, most exclusive way to go topless electrically.

Go ifBuyers who want a fully electric, four-seat Italian grand tourer with supercar acceleration
Skip ifYou're not ready for EV range tradeoffs or a six-figure price

How we ranked these

The order is based on overall driving enjoyment and value for the money, from everyday open-air fun to exclusive luxury performance. Each convertible was judged on how well it delivers fun and value at its price point. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What's the cheapest 2027 convertible worth buying?

The Mazda MX-5 Miata starts at $30,730 and makes 181 hp, the lowest entry price on this list.

Is there a V8 convertible with a manual transmission?

Yes, the Ford Mustang GT Premium Convertible pairs a 480-hp 5.0L V8 with a standard 6-speed manual.

What's the most powerful convertible on this list?

The Maserati GranCabrio Folgore makes 751 hp (818 hp in MaxBoost mode) and hits 60 mph in 2.7 seconds.

Starting price (USD) at a glance

MX-5 Miata$30,730
Cooper Convertible$34,600
4 Series Convertible$61,300
CLE Cabriolet$69,400
Corvette Stingray Convertible$80,495
LC 500 Convertible$109,300
AMG SL Roadster$114,900
911 Carrera Cabriolet$149,400
GranCabrio Folgore$150,200
Starting price (USD), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

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Sources

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