Toyota Supra vs Toyota GR Corolla

This model year marks the end of the line for the BMW-sourced Toyota GR Supra. While it was an entertaining sports coupe to drive, it was held back by odd styling, old tech, and a price tag that scared off some shoppers. As a result, we think you'd be better served by some of its rivals, including some of the BMW coupes this Toyota shares components with.

Verdict: With plenty of sports car competition, the GR Supra hasn’t made enough of an impression to justify its continued presence in the market.

The purest expression of Toyota's motorsports expertise is the GR Corolla. What starts as a humble, mass-market car—the bestselling car in the whole world, ever—becomes a handmade racer with custom parts that are not shared with any other model in Toyota's U.S. lineup. With a turbo three-cylinder engine, a six-speed manual transmission, all-wheel drive (AWD), and a level of engineering scrutiny reserved for cars costing double or triple its price, the GR Corolla is a very special offering.

Verdict: This is the best new driver's car under $50,000.