Most expensive compact cars
Top 25 most expensive compact and sub-compact cars. Updated May 2026.
Compact and sub-compact cars are often cheapest thanks to reduced complexity and size.
Since the advent of high performance all wheel drive "hot hatch" (Mercedes A45 AMG, VW Golf R, Ford Focus RS etc), we have seen compact hatch backs quickly elevate in price and most exotic examples like the Renault Megane RS Trophy now cost almost 100000 Euros.
| # | make & model | Price ($)▼ | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2025 Renault 5 Turbo 3E | $184,000 |  |
| 2. | 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback Competition | $124,620 |  |
| 3. | 2022 Toyota GR Corolla | $99,452 |  |
| 4. | 1984 Sbarro Super 8 | $99,418 |  |
| 5. | 2019 Renault Megane RS Trophy R | $92,000 |  |
| 6. | 2023 LEVC TX | $89,979 |  |
| 7. | 2024 Audi S3 Sportback | $88,263 |  |
| 8. | 2022 Audi RS3 Sportback Performance Edition | $86,250 |  |
| 9. | 2017 Audi RS3 Sportback | $86,164 |  |
| 10. | 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N | $86,135 |  |
| 11. | 2005 Peugeot 307 2.0 | $85,618 |  |
| 12. | 2025 BMW M135 xDrive | $82,127 |  |
| 13. | 2013 Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG | $82,055 |  |
| 14. | 2016 Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG | $81,880 |  |
| 15. | 2020 VW Golf GTI Clubsport | $81,159 |  |
| 16. | 2025 VW Golf R | $81,018 |  |
| 17. | 2023 Honda Civic Type R | $80,985 |  |
| 18. | 2025 Audi RS3 Sportback | $80,880 |  |
| 19. | 2022 VW Golf R 20 Years | $80,811 |  |
| 20. | 2020 VW Golf R | $80,247 |  |
| 21. | 2022 Audi RS3 Sportback | $79,695 |  |
| 22. | 2024 Toyota GR Yaris | $79,350 |  |
| 23. | 2018 Mercedes-AMG A35 4Matic | $79,092 |  |
| 24. | 2015 Audi RS3 Sportback | $77,740 |  |
| 25. | 2019 Mercedes-AMG A45 S | $77,486 |  |
Sources
Sport Auto (1, 2, 7, 9, 10, 13, 20, 23, 24), Auto Bild Sportscars (3, 8, 25), SupercarLists.com estimate* (4), Motorsport (5, 19, 21), Auto Motor und Sport (6), Quatro Rodas (11), Echappement (12, 16, 22), Sport Auto France (14, 15, 17), Autocar (18)
List authored by SupercarLists.com. Last updated on 05/07/2026, last addition - Renault 5 Turbo 3E.
*Estimates are based on factual test results from reputable sources.