Top 10 Most Expensive Cars to Drive in 2025
A recent iSeeCars analysis has revealed the top 10 most expensive cars to drive in 2025, based on average new price and actual annual mileage. The findings show that many luxury and performance models are driven far less than the average new car, making their cost per mile staggeringly high.
The Cost of Luxury
The average new car in the U.S. sells for $44,223 and is driven around 12,307 miles per year. However, some luxury and performance models are driven far less, often under 5,000 miles per year. Yet, they cost more than four times as much to buy. The result? These cars can cost over $60,000 for every 1,000 miles they’re driven.
1. Porsche 911
The Porsche 911 takes the top spot as the most expensive car to drive in America. With an average new price of $179,739 and just 2,961 miles driven per year, the 911 costs an astronomical $60,708 per 1,000 miles of use. That’s nearly 17 times more than the average new car.
2. Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class comes in second, with an average new price of $160,195 and 2,679 miles driven per year. That works out to $59,788 per 1,000 miles. Like the Porsche 911, the SL-Class is more of a weekend cruiser or warm-weather car than a daily driver.
3. Porsche 911 Convertible
The Porsche 911 Convertible comes in third, with an average new price of $180,815 and 3,207 miles driven annually. That brings the cost per 1,000 miles down to $56,388. Porsche clearly dominates this list, with its cars being treated more as collectible or enthusiast machines rather than practical vehicles.
4. Lucid Air
The Lucid Air is a high-end electric sedan that breaks up the sports car party. With an average new price of $247,847, it’s driven just 5,784 miles per year on average. That means each 1,000 miles behind the wheel costs about $42,853.
5. Mercedes-Benz G-Class
The Mercedes G-Class, or G-Wagon, is known for its status symbol appeal. Priced at $179,405 and averaging only 5,150 miles a year, it costs $34,836 per 1,000 miles. Most owners probably won’t ever take it on a trail, using it more for its image than utility.
6. Audi RS e-tron GT
The Audi RS e-tron GT is another luxury EV on the list, with a high price tag of $160,951. Despite being designed as a grand tourer, it only sees about 5,386 miles of use per year, resulting in a cost of $29,884 for every 1,000 miles.
7. Lexus LC 500 Convertible
The Lexus LC 500 Convertible stands out with its elegant design and naturally aspirated V8. With a $112,772 average price and just 3,927 miles driven annually, this car costs about $28,717 per 1,000 miles.
8. Porsche 718 Boxster
The Porsche 718 Boxster, the entry-level roadster in the lineup, comes with a relatively more accessible $100,328 price, but it’//driven just 3,545 miles a year. That makes it cost $28,304 per 1,000 miles.
9. Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
One of the few American entries on the list, the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible averages 3,596 miles per year and a new price of $92,508. That equates to $25,726 for every 1,000 miles.
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10. Porsche 718 Cayman
Rounding out the top ten is the Porsche 718 Cayman, the hardtop sibling to the Boxster. With a $96,017 average price and 3,773 annual miles, it costs about $25,445 per 1,000 miles.
The iSeeCars study highlights a critical disconnect in the car buying process: many of the most expensive vehicles on the market are driven the least, turning what might seem like a luxury indulgence into a serious cost-per-mile extravagance. While the average vehicle costs $3,593 per 1,000 miles, the top ten most expensive cars on this list all exceed $25,000 per 1,000 miles —and in some cases, like the Porsche 911, go far beyond that. Ultimately, anyone shopping for a car — especially high-end or electric one — should consider how often they actually plan to drive it. A beautiful sports car may look great in the driveway, but if it only comes out on weekends, the cost per mile might be higher than a first-class plane ticket.
