Sports Cars to Watch: Price Increases Looming in 2025
With potential tariffs threatening to raise vehicle costs, sports car aficionados could be in for some sticker shock in 2025.
Industry experts Brian Moody, executive editor of Kelley Blue Book, and Zach Shefska, president and CEO of CarEdge, have identified several models likely to experience substantial price increases.
Porsche 911
The Porsche 911 is a high-demand sports car in the United States, Shefska noted that there’s currently a 23-day supply. Prices have already increased by $6,000 this year. However, the car’s high-performance combustion engine contributes to retaining its value over time.
“You can hold on to 911s for decades, and they’ll still retain a lot of their value,” Shefska said.
Porsche 718 Cayman
The 718 Cayman is another Porsche model expected to see price increases. Shefska pointed to its price point under $100,000 and a low supply as key factors. The brand’s reputation is also a factor.
“Porsche recently said they’re continuing their commitment to performance cars powered by combustion engines while continuing to offer interesting electric cars like the Macan EV, which will likely drive the prices up,” said Moody.
Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette is also expected to see price increases. Shefska highlighted its relatively “inexpensive” price of around $70,000 compared to some European counterparts. However, Chevrolet aims to compete with luxury brands like Ferrari and McLaren, which is likely to impact prices.
Ford Mustang
While the Ford Mustang remains relatively affordable, Ford’s focus on producing more high-trim models is pushing up overall transaction prices.
According to Shefska, “Many of the Mustangs sell for more than $50,000, which is pretty wild given the MSRP starts around $30,000.”
BMW M2 Coupe
The BMW M2 Coupe is likely to experience price increases due to strong demand and low supply.
Shefska explained, “It only has a 37-day supply and it has a cult following, because it’s the most compact M model still in production.”
Ferrari F80 & McLaren W1
Both the Ferrari F80 and McLaren W1 are ultra-high-performance models expected to have price increases. They appeal to true enthusiasts, with a cachet that could influence pricing of other models from these brands.
“The rare and exotic nature of those cars could have an upward push on the price of other Ferrari and McLaren cars like the 296 GTB and the Artura Spider,” Moody said.
