Open-top motoring has shrunk, but it has not vanished from American showrooms. A small group of car makers still sell convertibles new, spanning budget-friendly roadsters, muscle cars and ultra-luxury grand tourers. Here are eleven of them, with prices included wherever the available research confirmed a figure.
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1. Mini Cooper Convertible: Entry Point
The cheapest ticket into open-air motoring on this list is the Mini, where a 2027 Cooper C Convertible price of $34,600 sets the floor for the whole group. That figure applies to the base Cooper C trim and anchors the low end of the headline’s range.
Buyers who want a small, city-friendly soft top will find that the Mini undercuts every other model here by a wide margin. Optional extras and higher trims will raise the final figure, so the starting price is best read as a reference point rather than a typical transaction.
2. Ford Mustang Convertible: Pony Car Drop-Top
Ford keeps the Mustang convertible on sale for 2026, and a Mustang convertible starting price of $40,440 puts it second from the bottom of the price ladder. The model gives American buyers a traditional pony-car open top at a comparatively accessible figure.
For shoppers weighing the Mini against bigger alternatives, the Mustang offers a more traditional muscle-car character while staying well below the luxury brands further down this list. As with every item here, the quoted number is a starting point for the convertible body style.
3. BMW 4 Series Convertible: Premium Four-Seater
BMW lists the 4 Series convertible among the open cars still sold new, and the 430i Convertible list price is $61,300. That places it at the entry of the German luxury tier, well above the Mustang and the Mini in cost.
Owners of a convertible in this class typically accept a higher price in exchange for a more upscale cabin and brand cachet. Buyers comparing it with the other BMW convertibles on this list, the 8 Series and the Z4, should note that the 4 Series is the only one of the three with a quoted figure.
4. Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible: America’s Only Chevy Open Car
Chevrolet sells just one open-top model, and a Corvette Stingray convertible pricing listing shows the 2027 Stingray convertible 1LT starting at $80,495. That makes it the only convertible Chevrolet sells and the most expensive car named in the headline.
The Corvette sets the top of the quoted price range, yet it is also the only Chevrolet convertible on offer. Shoppers who want a Chevrolet drop-top have no alternative, so the 1LT trim’s starting price is effectively the entry fee for the brand’s whole open-car segment.
5. Mazda MX-5 Miata: Lightweight Classic
Mazda still lists the MX-5 Miata for 2026 as a convertible, and Edmunds’ 2026 Miata page shows it offered in both soft-top and RF forms. The pairing gives buyers a choice between a traditional fabric roof and a retractable hardtop.
The Miata’s long run as a small roadster makes it a natural reference point for the rest of the segment. No price is cited for it in the research behind this gallery, so shoppers need to check current dealer listings before comparing it with the Mini or the Mustang.
6. Porsche 911 Cabriolet: Luxury Sports Cabriolet
Porsche’s 911 Cabriolet remains on sale, and Edmunds’ 911 convertible listing places it among the 2026 luxury sport convertibles. It carries the open-top version of the sports car into the current model year.
The listing confirms availability rather than pricing, so no figure is attached here. Buyers shopping at this level are usually comparing it with the other premium names on the list, such as the Mercedes SL and the Bentley, and should confirm trim and cost directly with a dealer.
7. Mercedes-Benz SL: Roadster Revival
Mercedes-Benz continues to offer the SL, and Edmunds’ 2026 SL page lists it as a convertible for the model year. The SL has long been the brand’s open grand tourer, and it stays in the new-car market alongside rivals from Porsche and BMW.
Only availability is established here, with no price quoted in the underlying research. Shoppers considering the SL are likely cross-shopping it with the 911 Cabriolet and the Lexus LC, so a side-by-side check of dealer pricing is the practical next step.
8. BMW 8 Series Convertible: Grand Touring Drop-Top
BMW’s 8 Series convertible is still available, with Edmunds’ 8 Series convertible entry listing it as a 2026 model. It gives the brand a second open body style in this group, sitting above the 4 Series in the lineup.
No pricing is cited for it in the source material, so the entry confirms only that it can still be bought new. Buyers choosing among BMW’s three convertibles here will find the 8 Series positioned as the larger, more luxurious option compared with the compact 4 Series and the Z4.
9. BMW Z4: Final Edition
The Z4 is the item with an expiry date, as Edmunds’ 2026 Z4 page describes it as sold now only as a limited Final Edition and about to be discontinued. That makes it the one convertible on the list that is close to leaving the market altogether.
Anyone who wants a new Z4 faces a shrinking window, since the limited run restricts supply. No price appears in the research, so interested buyers should contact dealers promptly about availability, because the limited nature of the edition may leave little choice in color or equipment.
10. Lexus LC 500 Convertible: Japanese Grand Tourer
Lexus still lists the LC 500 Convertible for 2026, as Edmunds’ LC convertible page shows. It occupies the same grand-touring space as the SL and the 8 Series.
The research establishes availability only, with no figure quoted. Shoppers drawn to a Lexus-badged convertible will want to compare dealer pricing against its German rivals, since the segment is small enough that each model has a distinct personality. Availability for 2026 is the only point the listing settles.
11. Bentley Continental GTC: Top-End Exotic
Bentley closes the list with the Continental GTC, which Edmunds’ 2026 Continental page counts among the 2026 exotic convertibles. It represents the most exclusive end of the open-car market still sold new in America.
No price is cited in the source material, and the brand’s positioning suggests a figure well above the $80,495 Corvette that tops the quoted range. Buyers at this level typically configure each car individually, so the dealer is the only reliable place to learn what a specific Continental GTC costs.
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