2009 Aston Martin Vantage

Base MSRP $119,500

The two-seat 2009 Vantage is more of a pure sports car than the larger, heavier 2+2 models from Aston Martin, and the Vantage ranks as the most affordable vehicle in the British automaker's exclusive model line. It's a direct competitor to the Porsche 911, and possibly the Jaguar XKR and the Audi R8.