Coupes have thinned out as buyers moved toward crossovers, yet a surprisingly wide range is still sold new, from affordable V8 muscle to six-figure exotics. Starting prices for the 2026 model year span a large gap. Here are eleven two-door coupes that remain on dealer lots.
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1. Ford Mustang: The Price Floor
Carfax lists the 2026 Ford Mustang from $29,015 in its best cheap sports cars guide, which makes it the cheapest coupe in this gallery.
A low entry price keeps the Mustang accessible to buyers who want two doors and a sporting character without a large payment. Higher trims and options will raise the figure, so the sticker deserves a close read. Fixed costs such as insurance and fuel are worth pricing alongside the sticker, since a sporty coupe can cost more to run than the base price suggests.
2. Toyota GR86: Rear-Drive for Thirty-Two Five
Kelley Blue Book lists the 2026 Toyota GR86 from $32,595 in its best coupes ranking.
The price puts the GR86 a few thousand dollars above the Mustang’s base figure. Buyers comparing the two are choosing between a compact sports coupe and a larger, more traditional one. Both the GR86 and the BRZ below are small, light rear-drive coupes, and the pair are often compared directly. Anyone cross-shopping should price them against each other, along with equipment, warranty terms and the dealer experience.
3. Subaru BRZ: Next Model Year Already
Kelley Blue Book lists the 2027 Subaru BRZ from $37,385 in its cheapest sports cars ranking, so the price already reflects the following model year.
That detail means the BRZ figure is not strictly comparable with the 2026 prices around it. Shoppers should confirm what year and trim a quoted starting price describes. The BRZ is typically cross-shopped with the Toyota GR86, so a test drive of both is worthwhile. Incentives and dealer pricing vary by region and over time.
4. BMW 2 Series Coupe: German Badge at Forty-One Seven
Carfax lists the 2026 BMW 2 Series Coupe at $41,700 in its cheap sports cars guide.
That makes it the entry point to a premium badge in this gallery. Buyers paying for the name should compare equipment, since base prices rarely include the features that define the brand. Premium coupes tend to add significant cost through option packages, so the real transaction price can sit well above the starting figure. Prospective owners should also consider maintenance and insurance, both of which usually run higher for luxury brands than for mainstream ones.
5. Nissan Z: Forty-Two Nine Seventy
Carfax lists the 2026 Nissan Z at $42,970 in its affordable sports car list.
The Z sits just above the BMW 2 Series in this gallery and below the revived Prelude. For the money, it is one of the few new coupes with a traditional sports-car layout. A shopper should also look at the available trims, since each step up adds features and cost beyond the starting figure. Dealer incentives and regional pricing can also shift the final figure.
6. Honda Prelude: A Revived Name
The revived 2026 Honda Prelude starts at $43,195, according to Kelley Blue Book’s coupe buying guide.
The name has returned after an absence, so the car is a new proposition rather than an update. The price places it close to the Nissan Z, and the two attract different kinds of buyer. Buyers curious about the Prelude should note that its price is in the same range as the Nissan Z, so the two compete for similar budgets even though they are different cars. As with any newly revived model, early pricing and availability may shift.
7. Mercedes-Benz CLE: Luxury Coupe at Fifty-Nine Five
Carfax lists the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE coupe at $59,550 in its sports car roundup.
The figure marks the move from sporty to genuinely premium territory. Compared with the cheaper entries, the CLE is priced for buyers who value comfort and brand over pure driving appeal. The CLE is priced above the Supra and below the Corvette Stingray. That placement means shoppers can choose among several price tiers, so the CLE needs to justify itself through comfort, technology and brand.
8. Toyota GR Supra: An Older Model Year
Kelley Blue Book lists the 2025 Toyota GR Supra from $57,345 in its best coupes ranking.
The year attached to the price is 2025, so a current figure may differ. Even so, the Supra stands as the more expensive of the Japanese coupes in this gallery. Supra buyers should check the model year of any quoted price. The car sits just below the CLE in this gallery, and the two have very different characters, with the Toyota focused on driving engagement and the Mercedes on comfort.
9. Chevrolet Corvette Stingray: Mid-Engine for Seventy-Two
GM Authority reports a 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray coupe base price of $71,995 with destination, in its Corvette pricing report. The V8 makes 490 hp.
That sum buys one of the few mid-engine cars in a mainstream showroom. It also marks the point where the gallery’s prices leave the realm of everyday transportation. A V8 with 490 hp for that price has long been the Corvette’s calling card, and the Stingray is the entry point to the lineup. Higher trims climb sharply, so the base figure should be treated as a starting point.
10. Porsche 911 Carrera: The Benchmark Carrera
Cars.com lists the 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera coupe at $135,500 on its 911 specifications page.
The Carrera is the most expensive coupe in this gallery, yet it is the base 911. Buyers should expect options and higher trims to push the final figure well beyond the starting price. That spread shows how wide the coupe market remains: from the Mustang’s entry price to this figure is a difference of more than $106,000. Placing the 911 at the top gives the gallery a clear ceiling.
11. Lotus Emira: Priciest on the Sports Car Ranking
Kelley Blue Book lists the Lotus Emira from $109,400 in its cheapest sports cars ranking, the highest price in that ranking.
Reaching the top of a price ranking built around cheaper sports cars shows how far the Emira sits from its peers. It remains a rare sight on American roads. Priced between the Corvette and the 911, the Emira is a small-volume sports car from a boutique maker. Service and ownership experience differ from mainstream brands, so a prospective owner should check dealer proximity.
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