Best convertibles for under $50,000

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The warm weather is here and there’s probably no better chance to enjoy a convertible car. If you’re looking to enjoy the summer behind the wheel of a convertible here are some of Cars.com’s best picks that are below the $50,000 price tag. Cruise through the gallery and don’t forget to put the top down.


Pictured: The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class





The warm weather is here and there’s probably no better chance to enjoy a convertible car. If you’re looking to enjoy the summer behind the wheel of a convertible here are some of Cars.com’s best picks that are below the $50,000 price tag. Cruise through the gallery and don’t forget to put the top down.


Pictured: The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class


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Starting at $23,470, the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata is the most affordable convertible on this list. The convertible roof is available in either a soft-top or power retractable hardtop. The car also boasts impressive gas mileage with an estimated 21-22 city miles per gallon and 28 highway miles per gallon.

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata



Starting at $23,470, the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata is the most affordable convertible on this list. The convertible roof is available in either a soft-top or power retractable hardtop. The car also boasts impressive gas mileage with an estimated 21-22 city miles per gallon and 28 highway miles per gallon.


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Cars.com considers the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata the “Best Car for Sun Lovers.” It’s true. Click on the listing if you don’t believe us. Starting at $23,720 , the Mazda MX-5 Miata is available in a soft-top or power-retractable hardtop and gets an estimated 21-22 miles per gallon and 28 highway miles per gallon.

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata



Cars.com considers the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata the “Best Car for Sun Lovers.” It’s true. Click on the listing if you don’t believe us. Starting at $23,720 , the Mazda MX-5 Miata is available in a soft-top or power-retractable hardtop and gets an estimated 21-22 miles per gallon and 28 highway miles per gallon.


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Part of Chevy’s New 45th Anniversary Package, the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro features a 6-cylinder engine and starts at $30,180. Convertible options are only available on the Chevy 1LT and the 2LT.

2012 Chevrolet Camaro



Part of Chevy’s New 45th Anniversary Package, the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro features a 6-cylinder engine and starts at $30,180. Convertible options are only available on the Chevy 1LT and the 2LT.


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Like it’s predecessor, the 2013 Chevy Camaro also features a 6-cylinder engine and convertible options are avaiable on the Chevy 1LT and the 2LT models. The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro starts at $30,660.

2013 Chevrolet Camaro



Like it’s predecessor, the 2013 Chevy Camaro also features a 6-cylinder engine and convertible options are avaiable on the Chevy 1LT and the 2LT models. The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro starts at $30,660.


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The 2012 Volkswagon Eos features a standard convertible top and an updated exterior styling for 2012 and starts at $34,350 .

2012 Volkswagen Eos



The 2012 Volkswagon Eos features a standard convertible top and an updated exterior styling for 2012 and starts at $34,350.


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Starting at $34,650, the 2013 Volkswagon Eos features new sports trim, and power a hardtop convertible roof that comes standard on all models.

2013 Volkswagen Eos



Starting at $34,650, the 2013 Volkswagon Eos features new sports trim, and power a hardtop convertible roof that comes standard on all models.


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The only Volvo on this list, the 2012 Volvo C70 starts at $40,450 and features a five-cylinder turbo engine and gets an estimated 18 city miles per gallon and 28 highway miles per gallon.

2012 Volvo C70



The only Volvo on this list, the 2012 Volvo C70 starts at $40,450 and features a five-cylinder turbo engine and gets an estimated 18 city miles per gallon and 28 highway miles per gallon.


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Available in seven different colors, the 2012 Nissan 370Zstarts at $40,500. The convertible roof is available on the Base and Touring models.

2012 Nissan 370Z



Available in seven different colors, the 2012 Nissan 370Zstarts at $40,500. The convertible roof is available on the Base and Touring models.


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Starting at $41,300, the 2012 Audi TT boasts the highest miles per gallon city (23 miles per gallon) on the Cars.com Best Bet list and comes with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission.

2012 Audi TT



Starting at $41,300, the 2012 Audi TT boasts the highest miles per gallon city (23 miles per gallon) on the Cars.com Best Bet list and comes with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission.


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Starting at $41,470, the 2013 Nissan 370Z features an estimated 17-18 city miles per gallon and 24-26 highway miles per gallon and as many as 8 speakers on some models.

2013 Nissan 370Z



Starting at $41,470, the 2013 Nissan 370Z features an estimated 17-18 city miles per gallon and 24-26 highway miles per gallon and as many as 8 speakers on some models.


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The 2013 Audi TTstarts at $41,650, features a six-speed dual-clutch transmission and standard all-wheel drive. It comes as a coup or a roadster.

2013 Audi TT



The 2013 Audi TTstarts at $41,650, features a six-speed dual-clutch transmission and standard all-wheel drive. It comes as a coup or a roadster.


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Redesigned for 2012, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class starts at $42,500 and comes with a standard power-retractable hardtop. This car can fit as many as 11 speakers.

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class



Redesigned for 2012, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class starts at $42,500 and comes with a standard power-retractable hardtop. This car can fit as many as 11 speakers.


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The 2013 Lexus IS 250C starts at $42,610 and features gas mileage of 21 city miles per gallon and 30 highway miles per gallon.

2013 Lexus IS 250C



The 2013 Lexus IS 250C starts at $42,610 and features gas mileage of 21 city miles per gallon and 30 highway miles per gallon.


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The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class comes with a power convertible roof and features 19-22 city miles per gallon and 28-32 highway miles per gallon. This car starts at $42,900.

2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class



The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class comes with a power convertible roof and features 19-22 city miles per gallon and 28-32 highway miles per gallon. This car starts at $42,900.


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Starting at $47,350, the 2013 BMW Z4 features the highest highway mpg on this list, 24-34 miles per gallon and comes with a power-folding hardtop.

2013 BMW Z4



Starting at $47,350, the 2013 BMW Z4 features the highest highway mpg on this list, 24-34 miles per gallon and comes with a power-folding hardtop.


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The 2013 BMW 328 starts at $47,600 and features an estimated 16-23 city miles per gallon and 25-33 highway miles per gallon. Convertible features are only available on the i model.

2013 BMW 328



The 2013 BMW 328 starts at $47,600 and features an estimated 16-23 city miles per gallon and 25-33 highway miles per gallon. Convertible features are only available on the i model.


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A power convertible roof comes standard on all models of the 2012 Porsche Boxster, except the Spyder. This convertible starts at $48,100.

2012 Porsche Boxster



A power convertible roof comes standard on all models of the 2012 Porsche Boxster, except the Spyder. This convertible starts at $48,100.


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Starting at $48,650, the 2012 BMW Z4 features rear-wheel drive and a power-folding hardtop, plus an estimated 17-23 city miles per gallon and 24-34 highway miles per gallon.

2012 BMW Z4



Starting at $48,650, the 2012 BMW Z4 features rear-wheel drive and a power-folding hardtop, plus an estimated 17-23 city miles per gallon and 24-34 highway miles per gallon.


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Redesigned for 2013, the 2013 Porshe Boxster features an upgraded base engine, new exterior styling, and a new interior design. This car starts at $49,500, the most expensive option on this list.

2013 Porsche Boxster



Redesigned for 2013, the 2013 Porshe Boxster features an upgraded base engine, new exterior styling, and a new interior design. This car starts at $49,500, the most expensive option on this list.


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