Best Value Performance Cars 2015

These are the performance cars that should cost you the least to own over three years. This has been calculated by Wheels using fuel economy, maintenance and insurance costs, and the sum you can expect to lose in depreciation. Cars also get points for the length of their warranties. To read about the brains behind the formula, please click here to visit Wheels.

BEST VALUE PERFORMANCE CARS UNDER $75K

1. Kia ProCeed GT

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Korea’s first hot hatch is also its best value equation. You won’t be at all surprised to know that Kia’s seven-year unlimited-kay warranty plays a big part in the result. It’s also pretty obvious that a $29,990 entry price is a good start in a class with a $75K ceiling, even though price itself isn’t scored, because instead the predicted three-year resale – a reasonable 57 percent – works on a very low starting point. The multi-link rear suspension and Recaro seats are highlights when compared to its direct rival (in second place), making the ProCeed GT a better buy, despite being a bit thirstier.

2. Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo

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3. Toyota 86

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BEST VALUE PERFORMANCE CARS $75K - $150K

1. Mercedes-AMG A45

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Merc’s A45 AMG might be an expensive car in isolation, but in terms of the performance it offers for the money – both initial outlay and ongoing costs – it’s actually a ripper bargain. The service interval is long (12 months), which means more time baiting BMW owners and less time in the workshop, while the 60 percent resale is pretty good – it sheds $30K in three years.

2. BMW M235i

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3. Lotus Elise S Roadster