23 Affordable McLaren Supercars Available Today

Forgive me for being negative. But as you will soon find out, there is no such thing as a ‘cheap McLaren.’ It’s a supercar, after all. And if wishes were McLarens, beggars would own supercar rentals.

Here’s the thing. Since 1963, McLaren has built a name for itself as a top-tier track-focused performance car automaker, annihilating its European competitors like Ferrari and Lamborghini on and off the track.

As such, the appropriate thing to say is not cheap but attainable. These are the McLaren models (used and new) that fall under the bracket of ‘affordable’ supercars (we tweaked the title to avoid any confusion).

We’ve also included the average price and reasons why they’d be considered affordable, even though they carry an emblem synonymous with premium automotive performance excellence.

McLaren MP4-12C

McLaren’s success off the race track began in 2011 with the iconic MP4-12C. Thanks to its roots — the original 1992 McLaren F1 car — it was an immediate banger, and every supercar lover with a taste for luxury and speed was immediately hooked.

You’d think with such a history. The McLaren MP4-12C would be unreachable — fortunately, it is! It suffers from old age and, as a result, depreciation. There are also newer and more advanced models on the market. The average cost of a McLaren MP4-12C (2011 – 2014) is between $100,000 and $140,000.

A quick look at Bring a Trailer reveals the highest-sold McLaren MP4-12C went down the hammer for $160,000 (447-mile unit) in 2018, while the cheapest sold for $29,000 (display chassis) in 2022.

McLaren 570S

If you were looking for an affordable supercar to drive on a daily nine years ago, the McLaren 570S was your ultimate choice. The 570S wasn’t meant to be a garage queen; if anything, McLaren wanted to see them on the road.

Still, the McLaren 570S is an entry-level model (part of the Sports Series), making it more affordable than the Super or Ultimate Series variants. According to popular car auction sites, the average price of the McLaren 570S is between $150,000 and $190,000.

McLaren 540C

It’s not uncommon for exotic car makers to produce low-priced models. In 2015, the McLaren 540C was the British supercar manufacturer’s entry-level model. It featured a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 that produced 540-hp and could accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 3.5 seconds.

The McLaren 540C was a less athletic version of the 570S, released to cater to buyers looking for an affordable supercar. For that reason, it was overlooked for its more agile sibling. The average price of a McLaren 540C is between $130,000 and $170,000.

McLaren 570GT

The 570GT was McLaren’s attempt at making a daily-driven supercar. But if you know anything about supercars — they are not meant to be driven daily. And for that, it featured a less dramatic exterior, softened suspension, side-hinged rear windows, a luxury cockpit (with infotainment display), and leather sports seats.

For power, it came with a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission good for 562-hp. Its focus on luxury made it less desirable for a market that wanted raw performance. The average price of the McLaren 570GT is between $121,000 and $188,000.

McLaren 600LT

The 600LT, developed between 2018 and 2021, expanded McLaren’s LT lineup. The ‘LT’ stands for ‘Long Tail’ and is inspired by the McLaren F1 Long Tail. The McLaren 600LT was a more athletic version of the 570S (30-hp more).

While track-focused, it depreciated faster thanks to new releases in its lineup. Smart McLaren enthusiasts had foreseen this trajectory half a decade ago. Currently, McLaren 600LT costs between $210,000 and $250,000.

McLaren 570S Spider

This might seem a little farfetched, but if you’ve followed the American automotive scene lately, you might have caught wind of Vin Wiki, Ed Bolian’s new 2012 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport.

Like the Veyron Grand Sport, the McLaren 570S Spider has the roof off, which is often assumed to lead to power loss. Wrong! At least not for the 570S Spider. McLaren did that. Took the roof off, made it more fun — and didn’t lose an ounce of muscle.

Unfortunately, like most convertibles, the McLaren 570S Spider was heavier and more complex. As a result, there was less demand for it than for the coupe version. The average price of the McLaren 570S Spider is between $170,000 and $210,000.

McLaren 625C

Most motorheads believe the McLaren 625C was a marketing move. It was just a rebranded 650S, just like the 650S was an amp-ed-up version of the MP4-12C. That’s not all. It was originally developed to be sold in select Asian markets.

The British engineers designed the 625C as a daily. As such, it makes less power than the 650S (25-hp less) at 625-hp. Therefore, it was less desirable when put side to side with the 650S. The McLaren 625C costs between $180,000 and $220,000.

McLaren 650S

The McLaren 650S was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 2014. It‘s essentially an upgraded MP4-12C with more power and performance. The McLaren 650S was solely developed to obliterate its European competition, like Ferrari, from the market.

It packed a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 with a seven-speed automatic capable of 650-hp. Unfortunately, the McLaren 650S’s relevance in the market didn’t last long. It was overshadowed by its younger siblings, including the 720S, worsening its depreciation. The 650S averages between $170,000 and $210,000.

McLaren 675LT

The McLaren 675LT is the reincarnated 650S. It’s shed a ton of weight, is athletic, and track-focused. During its launch at the Geneva Motor Show in 2015, the 675LT was the most track-oriented of the stable. Only 500 units of this model were made in the coupe design (without factoring in the MSO HS).

It is easy to think it would gain more value since it was a limited edition. Unfortunately, it faced high depreciation after introducing newer models, including the McLaren 765LT. The McLaren 675LT costs between $260,000 and $300,000.

McLaren 650S Spider

McLaren had a few cheat codes when it entered the supercar world — it pioneered carbon-fiber technology in Formula One. When it jumped into supercars, incorporating its racing experience made everything simple. And with that, the McLaren 650S Spider won the hearts of supercar roadster fans.

While the 650S was a revolutionary concept in 2014, its open-top version suffers from age — it’s no longer the show-stopper in the supercar world. The McLaren 650S Spider cost between $180,000 and $220,000.

McLaren GT

The McLaren GT was an outlier when it entered the GT car world (front-engined). It was a mid-engined supercar running on a rear-wheel-drive platform. It was developed to offer performance, luxury, and dependability daily.

For those attributes, the McLaren GT failed to please its main target niche, which was hungry for brute performance and closed the opportunity for a larger market share. It costs between $180,000 and $220,000.

McLaren P1

McLaren had great success in Formula One in the 1990s. In 2011, they unveiled the MP4-12C while secretly working on the McLaren P1, launched at the Paris Motor Show in 2012. This was their first hypercar, and as you’d expect, it was phenomenal. It derives some of its characters from the 12C — including the chassis — which was quite impressive.

It’s not a cheap supercar by any means, but earlier models have sold below expected ranges thanks to newer hypercars from the competition. Auction sites like Bring a Trailer have recorded sales between $1,710,00 and $1,820,000 for a 296-mile unit. On another popular exotic car auction site, four listings are available, with the highest-selling unit going for $2,195,000 (2015 Model).

McLaren Senna

The McLaren Senna was a unique release from the word go. It wasn’t a supercar for anyone. It was developed to be the lightest McLaren (under 1,200 kg/2645 lbs) after the phenomenal F1. It packed a twin-turbo 4-liter V8 that pushed 800-hp.

The attributes of the McLaren Senna speak for themselves — and as a result, it has a thinner potential audience. It’s bound to suffer from lower demand when plunged into a broader market for supercars. The average price of the McLaren Senna is between $850,000 and $1,000,000.

McLaren 765LT

Rumor among performance car circles dictates that the McLaren 765LT is a 750S in sheep’s clothing. The only difference is more boost and a longer tail. In my opinion, it looks more like the F1 GTR of the 90s. Either way, only 765 units were produced — much like the number of horses it makes.

Unfortunately, the McLaren 765LT has much on its plate regarding market competition. The Ferrari 488 Pista, Lamborghini Huracan STO, Aston Martin V12 Vantage, and Porsche 911 GT2 RS offer worthy competition for its narrow market. The McLaren 765LT costs between $450,000 and $500,000.

McLaren Elva

Rare cars like the McLaren Elva are every car buff’s dream. They are iconic, prone to appreciate value over the years, and sit on their level. But that’s the sweet part. The bitter bits are few but damaging — for instance, due to their rarity, they could easily get over-priced — significantly reducing the buyer’s pool.

The McLaren Elva has one more bitter character, depending on how you look at it (it doesn’t come with a windshield). That added to a slim market could significantly reduce its value — or force it to sit on a shelf much longer. The average price of the McLaren Elva is between $1,700,000 and $2,000,000.

McLaren Speedtail

The McLaren Speedtail is an undeniably phenomenal car — for starters, it’s 17 feet long and makes 1,050-hp from a twin-turbo V8 and a parallel hybrid system (electric motor). It also has an impressive top speed of 250 mph and can bolt from 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds.

The McLaren Speedtail is comfortable, but depending on your height, getting in and out might be difficult. Still, it is a high-performance hypercar developed to be a collector’s item.

It’s also designed for speed over practicability, which simply throws off many potential buyers in its market segment. The average price for a McLaren Speedtail is between $2,500,000 and $3,000,000.

McLaren 765LT Spider

You’ll have to hand it to the McLaren engineers. The 765LT is quite a capable ripper. Think about the power — and the roof off for a second. Yes! It’s a supercar you’d want on the Tail of the Dragon.

And like any new McLaren ever released, the 2023 765LT pushed the boundaries of performance, doing 10 seconds on the quarter-mile. A crazy tuner named AntiochExotics (crazy for tunning 1-of-765) got it down to under 9 seconds (8.9 in a quarter mile).

The McLaren 765LT Spider costs between $480,000 and $550,000. It is also less popular than the coupe premium version for obvious reasons.

McLaren 720S

The McLaren 720S took over from its older sibling, the 650S. It featured a bolder design language and took track aggression to the next level. Many years after its release, the 720S is still a beauty with athletic capabilities to match.

In addition to its sprinting abilities, the McLaren 720S was also developed with a luxury edge. The interior features ambient lighting complimented by leather trim.

But like everything old, the McLaren 720S faces high competition from its younger siblings, including the Artura. Auction sites have recorded sales as low as $221,000 (2018 model) to highs of $266,000 on a 2021 McLaren 720S.

McLaren 720S Spider (2018-Present)

The McLaren 720S Spider feels obsolete after the release of the 750S. Still, it holds its heritage of being a rabid roadster behind the wheel. Add the carbon-fiber monocoque and stiffer suspension — and it’d beat its closed-roofed siblings.

It features a turbocharged 4-liter V8 capable of 720-hp and a top speed of 212 mph. Its premium convertible nature means a higher price tag, which could significantly affect its resale value in the used market. Its market price is between $260,000 and $310,000.

McLaren Artura

The world is going green, and just when supercar fanatics thought it meant the end of the ultra-high performance speedsters — Porsche and Ferrari dropped the 918 and the SF90, respectively.

McLaren equalized with the McLaren Artura. While it was designed to be a daily-driven electric supercar for shorter distances, it still shook the segment.

Unfortunately, like modern hybrid and electric cars, the McLaren Artura suffers from high competition from the ever-evolving hybrid/ electric technology, pushing its price tag down.

McLaren MSO HS

The McLaren MSO HS is one of the rarest British high-performance car models. The initials ‘MSO’ stand for McLaren’s Special Operations, while ‘HS’ stands for ‘High Sport.’

And as you’d expect with anything from McLaren with those initials — these were produced in limited numbers — 25 to be specific!

They all sold out as soon as they were released. Unfortunately, the McLaren MSO HS suffers from the fate of the ‘limited car.’ The prices can vary when the market is volatile. The McLaren MSO HS averages between $500,000 and $600,000.

McLaren 12C Spider

The McLaren 12C Spider was unveiled a year after the original McLaren MP4-12C, its pioneer in the supercar world. Thanks to all the complexities of a convertible car, the Spider was 88 lbs (40 kg) heavier.

It featured a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 capable of making 625-hp, could bolt from 0 to 62 mph in 3.1 seconds, and had a top speed of 204 mph.

But like the MP4-12C, it suffers from the old-age bug and is overshadowed by its much younger siblings. The McLaren 12C Spider price averages between $120,000 and $160,000.

McLaren 620R

Back in the day, Motorsports was all about marketing road-going models. It might not be the same anymore, but one car that gave us nostalgic moments of the yesteryears was the McLaren 620R.

It was the product of consistent customer requests thanks to the success of the 570S GT4 — simply put, it was the homologated road version. It featured a familiar treatment of a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 pushing 620-hp, bolting the McLaren 620R from 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds.

However, its track-focused raw power significantly narrows its market appeal, forcing it to depreciate. The average price is between $270,000 and $330,000.