10 fun cars Kelley Blue Book scores 4.0 and up, topped by the 4.7-rated Chevrolet Corvette at $70,195

Kelley Blue Book scores a wide range of vehicles, and a select few earn ratings of 4.0 or higher while still promising some real fun. This gallery gathers coupes, roadsters and convertibles that span a wide range of prices, from the low $30,000s to above $120,000. Ten cars make the cut, led by the Corvette.

1. Chevrolet Corvette: Corvette Performance Bargain

Kelley Blue Book scores the Chevrolet Corvette 4.7 out of 5, with a starting price of $70,195, and the guide’s reviewers call it a truly awesome sports car and a performance bargain. That pairing of top-tier rating and a price well below the other leading names on this list makes it the headline pick. The full ranking sits in KBB’s coupe ranking.

Shoppers weighing a weekend sports car will find the rating hard to ignore. The price is the entry point, so options and trim choices will move the final figure, and a test drive remains the best way to judge the fit.

2. Porsche 911: The Driver’s Car Benchmark

The Porsche 911 earns a 4.7 out of 5 from Kelley Blue Book at a starting price of $122,095, and the guide describes it as arguably the most desirable driver’s car in the world. Among the sports cars reviewed, the 911 carries the highest sticker price of the group. The full ranking sits in KBB’s sports car list.

That cost is the main trade-off here. Buyers who can stretch to it get a car that the guide’s own reviewers hold in very high regard, while others may find the same 4.7 score at lower prices elsewhere on this list.

3. Ford Mustang: Coupe Value With Heritage

Priced from $33,915, the Ford Mustang is the cheapest coupe on this list, and Kelley Blue Book still gives it a 4.5 out of 5. The guide says the car asserts its talents, character and heritage, which suggests the low entry price does not come at the cost of personality. The full ranking sits in Kelley Blue Book’s coupe picks.

For budget-minded shoppers, that combination is the appeal. A rating this high at a price that sits far below most rivals here makes the Mustang a natural place to start when comparing fun coupes.

4. Toyota GR Supra: Fantastic Engine, Sporty Soul

Kelley Blue Book rates the Toyota GR Supra 4.4 out of 5 at a starting price of $57,345. Reviewers describe a sporty coupe with a fantastic engine and driving dynamics to match, which is the core of its case for a spot among the fun cars here. The full ranking sits in the guide’s coupe rankings.

The price lands in the middle of this group, well above the Mustang and below the German luxury names. Shoppers who value a coupe built around its engine can use that midrange figure as a reference point when comparing the field.

5. Porsche 718 Boxster: A Driver’s Dream Roadster

The Porsche 718 Boxster scores 4.7 out of 5 with Kelley Blue Book at $76,895, and the guide calls it a driver’s dream and a high-quality machine. That puts the roadster level with the Corvette and the 911 on score while costing noticeably less than the 911. The full ranking sits in KBB’s sports car ratings.

Buyers who want an open-top Porsche can take the rating as a strong endorsement. The price is still substantial, so the comparison with the Corvette’s lower starting figure is worth making before choosing.

6. BMW M4: Sporty but Civilized

Starting at $83,550, the BMW M4 receives a 4.4 out of 5 from Kelley Blue Book. The guide’s verdict is that the car is gloriously sporty while remaining wonderfully civilized, a description that points to everyday usability alongside performance. The full ranking sits in KBB’s luxury convertible list.

That balance matters for owners who want one car to do both jobs. The M4 carries one of the higher price tags on this list, so its score is best weighed against cheaper 4.4-rated options such as the Supra and BRZ.

7. BMW Z4: Two Seats, Excellent Engines

The BMW Z4 is rated 4.5 out of 5 by Kelley Blue Book and starts at $57,275. The guide describes it as a luxury two-seat roadster with excellent engines, so the appeal rests on open-air driving paired with strong powertrain choices. The full ranking sits in the luxury convertibles roundup.

Its price sits close to the Supra’s, which gives shoppers a useful comparison between a coupe and a roadster at similar money. Anyone who needs rear seats will need to look elsewhere, since the Z4 is strictly a two-seater.

8. Mercedes-AMG GT: Luxury Performance Contender

Kelley Blue Book gives the Mercedes-AMG GT a 4.6 out of 5 at a starting price of $100,100. According to the guide, the car asserts its place among luxury performance machines, a phrase that frames it as a serious entry in that segment rather than a casual cruiser. The full ranking sits in KBB’s best sports cars.

The six-figure price puts it near the 911 in the sports car ranking, though it undercuts the Porsche’s sticker. Shoppers comparing top-scoring options will want to weigh the 4.6 score against that cost.

9. Subaru BRZ: Approachable Rear-Drive Fun

The Subaru BRZ scores 4.4 out of 5 with Kelley Blue Book at $34,380, and the guide treats it as proof that there is still room for an approachable rear-drive sportster. That price is only slightly above the Mustang’s, the cheapest coupe on this list. The full ranking sits in KBB’s best coupes list.

For new buyers, the BRZ lowers the cost of entry into enthusiast driving without dropping to a poor rating. The same 4.4 score as the BMW M4 arrives at well under half the M4’s starting price.

10. Mini Convertible: Open-Air Mini Charm

The Mini Convertible rounds out the list with a 4.0 out of 5 from Kelley Blue Book at a starting price of $35,775. The guide says it brings open-air fun to the charming Mini Cooper formula. The full ranking sits in KBB’s convertible list.

The score is the lowest on this list, though it still meets the 4.0 threshold. Shoppers who want a drop-top for much less than the luxury roadsters, such as the Z4 at $57,275, may find this an appealing alternative worth a test drive.

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