10 Most Expensive Cars To Drive
Owning a luxury vehicle often comes with a hefty price tag, but some cars cost more to drive than others. According to a study by iSeeCars, the cost per mile varies significantly among high-end vehicles. The analysis examined odometer readings and new car prices for over 1 million three-year-old used cars sold between November 2024 and April 2025.
The average car costs $44,223 and is driven 12,307 miles per year, resulting in an average cost per 1,000 miles of $3,593. However, the top 10 most expensive cars to drive far exceed this average.
The Top 10 Most Expensive Cars To Drive
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Porsche 911 Average new price: $179,739 Average miles driven per year: 2,961 Price per 1,000 miles per year: $60,708 Price per 1,000 miles compared to average: 16.89x
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Average new price: $160,195 Average miles driven per year: 2,679 Price per 1,000 miles per year: $59,788 Price per 1,000 miles compared to average: 16.64x
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Porsche 911 Convertible Average new price: $180,815 Average miles driven per year: 3,207 Price per 1,000 miles per year: $56,388 Price per 1,000 miles compared to average: 15.69x
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Lucid Air Average new price: $247,847 Average miles driven per year: 5,784 Price per 1,000 miles per year: $42,853 Price per 1,000 miles compared to average: 11.93x
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class Average new price: $179,405 Average miles driven per year: 5,150 Price per 1,000 miles per year: $34,836 Price per 1,000 miles compared to average: 9.69x
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Audi RS e-tron GT Average new price: $160,951 Average miles driven per year: 5,386 Price per 1,000 miles per year: $29,884 Price per 1,000 miles compared to average: 8.32x
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Lexus LC 500 Convertible Average new price: $112,772 Average miles driven per year: 3,927 Price per 1,000 miles per year: $28,717 Price per 1,000 miles compared to average: 7.99x
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Porsche 718 Boxster Average new price: $100,328 Average miles driven per year: 3,545 Price per 1,000 miles per year: $28,304 Price per 1,000 miles compared to average: 7.88x
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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Average new price: $92,508 Average miles driven per year: 3,596 Price per 1,000 miles per year: $25,726 Price per 1,000 miles compared to average: 7.16x
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Porsche 718 Cayman Average new price: $96,017 Average miles driven per year: 3,773 Price per 1,000 miles per year: $25,445 Price per 1,000 miles compared to average: 7.08x
The data, sourced from iSeeCars and accurate as of May 6, 2025, highlights the significant disparity in driving costs among luxury vehicles. Factors such as average annual mileage and new car prices contribute to these costs.