Fastest Cars Under $50,000 (0-60)
The fastest-accelerating production car with a base MSRP under $50,000 in our sourced data is the Dodge Charger R/T (2027) at 4.6 seconds 0-60 mph (manufacturer figure). Next is the Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury (2026) at 4.8 seconds.
By CarWhere Research · Updated November 14, 2026 · Manufacturer figures unless labeled · How we source 0-60 times
11 production cars under $50k on sale for model year 2024 or later, ranked by the quickest 0-60 mph time the manufacturer publishes. As of November 14, 2026. Click a column to sort; each car links to its full year-by-year 0-60 table. Prices are base MSRPs for that trim and model year, before options and destination.
| # | Car | Model years | Drivetrain | Typical paid | Source | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dodge Charger R/T | 2027 | 4.6 s | 420 | AWD | $49,995 (2027) | — | Manufacturer · checked 2026-11-08 |
| 2 | Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury | 2026 | 4.8 s | 310 | RWD / AWD | $40,400 (2026) | — | Manufacturer · checked 2026-11-08 |
| 3 | BMW X1 M35i xDrive (DCT) | 2024–present | 5.2 s | 312 | AWD (xDrive) | $49,900 (2024) | — | Manufacturer · checked 2026-11-03 |
| 4 | BMW 2 Series 230i xDrive Coupe 2025 spec | 2023–present | 5.3 s | 255 | AWD (xDrive) | $41,200 (2025) | — | Manufacturer · checked 2026-11-03 |
| 5 | Rivian R2 Standard (RWD Long Range) 355 lb-ft; Rivian-estimated up to 345 mi (not an EPA figure); arrives first half of 2027. | 2027 | 5.9 s | 350 | RWD | $48,490 (2027) | — | Manufacturer · checked 2026-11-06 |
| 6 | BMW X3 30 xDrive | 2025–present | 6.0 s | 255 | AWD (xDrive) | $49,500 (2025) | — | Manufacturer · checked 2026-11-03 |
| 7 | Kia EV6 Light Long Range RWD Manufacturer figure, 0-60 mph from standstill; same figure listed for Light Long Range, Wind and GT-Line RWD | 2026–present | 7.3 s | 225 | RWD | $41,200 (2026) | — | Manufacturer · checked 2026-11-14 |
| 8 | Kia EV6 Wind RWD Manufacturer figure, 0-60 mph from standstill; same figure listed for Light Long Range, Wind and GT-Line RWD | 2026–present | 7.3 s | 225 | RWD | $44,800 (2026) | — | Manufacturer · checked 2026-11-14 |
| 9 | Kia EV6 GT-Line RWD Manufacturer figure, 0-60 mph from standstill; same figure listed for Light Long Range, Wind and GT-Line RWD | 2026–present | 7.3 s | 225 | RWD | $48,700 (2026) | — | Manufacturer · checked 2026-11-14 |
| 10 | Kia EV6 Light RWD Manufacturer figure, 0-60 mph from standstill (Kia US specs-compare table) | 2026–present | 8.3 s | 167 | RWD | $37,900 (2026) | — | Manufacturer · checked 2026-11-14 |
| 11 | Mazda CX-5 2.5 S | 2027 | 9.6 s | 187 | AWD | $29,990 (2027) | ≈$28,300 (median 5.5% off, 41 deals) | Manufacturer · checked 2026-11-08 |
Automakers measure 0-60 differently (many subtract a one-foot rollout and use launch control), so treat gaps of a tenth or two as a tie. Models without a manufacturer-published 0-60 time are not listed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest car under $50k 0-60?
The fastest-accelerating production car with a base MSRP under $50,000 in our sourced data is the Dodge Charger R/T (2027) at 4.6 seconds 0-60 mph (manufacturer figure). Next is the Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury (2026) at 4.8 seconds. The top five in our sourced data: Dodge Charger R/T (4.6 s); Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury (4.8 s); BMW X1 M35i xDrive (DCT) (5.2 s); BMW 2 Series 230i xDrive Coupe (5.3 s); Rivian R2 Standard (RWD Long Range) (5.9 s).
How is this cars under $50k leaderboard built?
Each row is a manufacturer-published 0-60 mph figure for a production, street-legal model offered for model year 2024 or later, taken from the automaker's own press material or spec pages and linked to its source. We list each trim once at its quickest published time. Concept cars, one-off record runs and estimates are excluded.
Why is the price the base MSRP?
Rows show the base MSRP (excluding destination) that the manufacturer published for that trim and model year; options and packages needed for the quickest time can add to it. Where CarWhere has at least 5 verified new-car deals for the model, we show what buyers typically paid: the model's median discount applied to that trim's MSRP.
Sources
- Stellantis Media - 2027 Dodge Charger (Sixpack) Specifications, accessed 2026-11-08.
- Stellantis Media - 2027 Dodge Charger Daytona Specifications, accessed 2026-11-08.
- 2026 CT4 AWD Sedan | Vehicle Performance Specs | Cadillac, accessed 2026-11-08.
- 2026 CT4 | Luxury Small Car | Cadillac, accessed 2026-11-08.
- 2026 CT4-V Blackwing | Vehicle Specifications | Cadillac, accessed 2026-11-08.
- 2026 CT4-V Blackwing | Performance Sedan | Cadillac, accessed 2026-11-08.
- Autoblog — 2024 BMW X1 M35i xDrive.
- Cars.com — 2024 BMW X1: big jump in base prices.
- BMW Group PressClub USA — The new 2025 BMW 2 Series Coupe.
- Car and Driver — 2022 BMW 2-Series Coupe Is Bigger and More Powerful.
- Rivian, Rivian Introduces R2 Lineup, Sharing Full Trims and Pricing (March 12, 2026).
- Rivian, Rivian Begins R2 Public Customer Deliveries (June 9, 2026).
- Rivian, Rivian R2: price, range and features.
- BMW Group Newsroom USA — The all-new 2025 BMW X3.
- Compare Specs of the 2026 Kia EV6 | Trims: Light, Light Long Range, Wind, GT-Line | Kia, accessed 2026-11-14.
- 2027 CX-5 Spec Deck (Mazda USA newsroom), accessed 2026-11-08.
- 2027 CX-5 Fact Sheet, accessed 2026-11-08.