Top 10 Cheapest Cars With 300 Horsepower

One of the most wonderful sensations come when you command a whole handful of power just with the flexing of your right foot. Horsepower is an intoxicating element when it comes to driving, but that doesn’t mean that it’s saved for the most expensive vehicles out there.

We’ve updated our list of affordable cars with 300 or more horsepower. Most of the vehicles here are coupes, but a trio of sedans squeezed in, proving fun can come in four-doors. All cars are arranged in order of price including destination.

Here is our list of Top 10 Cheapest Cars with 300 Horsepower:

With 310 horsepower, standard all-wheel drive, and a six-speed manual, the Subaru WRX STI is an old-school, all-weather road rocket. The interior is what we would charitably call business-oriented: you’re not spending the $38,170 the WRX stickers for to get fancy massaging seats or soft-touch plastics. The current WRX isn’t long for this world, with a new model expected to bow mid-2022.

Let’s say you like the specs of the Dodge Charger, but want something a bit less practical? Well fortunately for you, there’s the Dodge Challenger, which also sports a 5.7-liter Hemi V8. It puts out 375 horsepower in this car, which all gets sent to the rear wheels. There’s no denying the retro appeal of the Challenger: it’s heavy, comfy and packs a sexy sounding V8 engine. But maybe stay away if you were thinking it was something sporty. There are other cars on this list with far more athletic ambitions.

Whether or not you think the Ford Mustang GT is the big-daddy of muscle cars, it certainly packs the value. With a price-tag of just $37,480, the Mustang GT puts out 460 hp. That power comes from a great sounding 5.0-liter V8 engine, which can be equipped with a 10-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission. A classic rear-wheel drive sports car, the Mustang GT now rides on an independent rear suspension setup, making it far more compliant and accommodating on the road, in comparison to the last generation model.

Kia raised eyebrows when it debuted the Stinger, a rear- or all-wheel drive sport sedan offering a cut-price alternative to the BMW 5 Series. It’s seen a few choice upgrades since that launch, including a stronger base engine for 2022. The 2.5-liter turbocharge four-cylinder is a powerful one, throwing 300 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque to the wheels. Pricing starts from $37,135.

Alright performance car fans, now we’re nearing the $30,000 mark and ready to really talk about value. The V6-powered Dodge Challenger costs $31,045 and packs a 303-hp engine. The base SXT model isn’t exactly stripped down: it comes with dual-zone automatic climate control, a keyless entry and go system, a leather wrapped steering wheel and an easily recognizable quad LED day-time lighting setup.

How’s about a turbocharged pony? Priced at $28,400 and putting out 310 hp, the Ford Mustang EcoBoost is a true value proposition. The upside with the EcoBoost engine is that it spits out 320 lb-ft of torque and is the most fuel efficient Mustang you can get, with manual models earning 22 mpg in the city, and 31 on the highway.