Open-air motoring has shrunk, yet plenty of carmakers still sell a roof that folds away. The prices run from a modest Japanese roadster to a flagship German grand tourer north of six figures. Here are ten convertibles that remain on sale, ordered from the cheapest to the most expensive.
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1. Mazda MX-5 Miata: Cheapest Way In
Mazda opens the soft-top MX-5 at $30,430, which makes it the least expensive drop-top in Kelley Blue Book’s 2026 convertible rankings. The same coverage lists a 34-mpg highway rating, a figure that keeps running costs low for an open-air car, as documented in cheapest convertible in the rankings.
A small two-seat roadster with a fabric roof is the formula that has defined affordable fun for decades. Buyers give up cargo room and rear seats, yet they gain a lower entry price than any other model in this lineup and a car that costs little to fill.
2. MINI Cooper S Convertible: Small Car, Big Grin
Pricing for the Cooper S Convertible is set at $37,900, according to SlashGear’s roundup of brands that still build open cars for 2026. The John Cooper Works version sits higher at $44,600, a gap of $6,700 that buys the more aggressive tuning, as documented in brands still building convertibles.
The MINI is the only compact hatchback-based model on this list, so it suits shoppers who want an open roof without committing to a low two-seat sports car. Rear seats exist, though they are better regarded as occasional space than as a family arrangement.
3. Ford Mustang Convertible: Last Muscle Drop-Top
The 2026 Mustang Convertible starts at $40,440, and SlashGear calls it the only drop-top muscle car still available. Ford effectively owns a niche within the convertible market that once drew several rivals, as documented in only drop-top muscle car.
That exclusivity matters to anyone who wants a V8-flavored rumble with the roof folded away, since the alternative is stepping up to a far pricier European sports car. The price sits only about $10,000 above the cheapest convertible here, which keeps the Mustang within reach.
4. BMW Z4: Roadster on Borrowed Time
BMW lists the Z4 at $57,275, and Motor1 notes that the roadster is on its way out after a Final Edition run. The model is a classic two-seat soft-top, positioned in the middle of the price ladder between the Mustang and the pricier German luxury choices, as documented in Final Edition run.
Anyone considering one should treat the end of production as a cue rather than a warning: parts and service typically remain available for years afterward. The risk is mostly that dealers will have fewer cars left to pick from, so waiting could mean settling for whatever remains.
5. Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet: Two Convertibles in One
Mercedes-Benz built the CLE Cabriolet to replace both the C-Class and E-Class convertibles, and Motor1 lists it from $67,600. Combining two lines into one is a sign of how thin the market for open luxury four-seaters has become, as documented in every convertible on sale.
For buyers, the consolidation means a single choice where two once stood, with a fabric roof and rear seats in a body that sits between the sizes of its predecessors. The starting price is also the first in this list to pass $60,000.
6. Porsche 718 Boxster: Top Luxury Pick
Kelley Blue Book’s top luxury convertible, the Porsche 718 Boxster, starts around $76,895, according to Money Digest’s summary of the 2026 rankings. Climbing the trim ladder to the GTS 4.0 pushes the figure past $103,000, a jump of more than $26,000, as documented in Kelley Blue Book’s 2026 rankings.
That spread shows how far a buyer can go within a single nameplate. The base car delivers the mid-engine, two-seat open-air experience, while the GTS 4.0 adds the larger engine that enthusiasts tend to prefer, and the cost of that preference is considerable.
7. Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible: Mid-Engine for the Masses
The Corvette Stingray convertible starts at $80,495 in 1LT trim, SlashGear reports, and it uses a retractable hardtop instead of fabric. Folding the roof away reveals the mid-engine layout that distinguishes the current Corvette from every earlier generation, as documented in retractable-hardtop Corvette Stingray.
A hard roof adds quiet and security that a canvas top cannot match, which helps in winter and when the car is parked on the street. The price lands just above the Boxster’s starting figure, a close contest between two mid-engine open cars.
8. BMW M4 Competition xDrive Convertible: Performance With the Roof Off
BMW prices the M4 Competition xDrive Convertible at $98,600, according to SlashGear’s list. As the name suggests, the car combines the Competition tuning with all-wheel drive, so power reaches both axles when the road gets slippery, as documented in M4 Competition xDrive Convertible.
The roof and the extra drivetrain hardware make this a heavier, more comfortable car than a pure roadster, aimed at owners who want year-round usability. Its price is within about $15,000 of the AMG SL, which places it firmly among the most costly options for sale.
9. Lexus LC 500 Convertible: V8 Without the Turbos
Motor1 lists the Lexus LC 500 Convertible at $108,400 and highlights its naturally aspirated V8, a layout that has become rare as rivals shift to forced induction. The LC is the second most expensive car in this lineup, trailing only the AMG SL, as documented in naturally aspirated V8.
That engine choice appeals to drivers who prize throttle response and a traditional exhaust note, and Lexus offers few direct alternatives. The trade-off is the price, which pays for the grand-touring character and the V8 rather than for lap times or outright speed.
10. Mercedes-AMG SL: Still Wearing the Badge
Mercedes-AMG now sells the only SL on the market, and Motor1 lists it from $113,100, the highest starting price among the ten cars here. The nameplate, a fixture in luxury motoring for generations, survives as the AMG version alone, as documented in Motor1’s convertible roundup.
Buyers get the most expensive entry ticket in the group, which sits more than three times above the $30,430 Mazda that opens the list. The premium is for the badge, the performance tuning and the status of a convertible that has been a flagship of the segment.
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