Given how difficult Credits are to come by inGran Turismo 7sincethe game’s developers nerfed the payouts for some of the best grinding races, many players are now looking for value in their purchases. It’s only natural really, as, despite what the team over at Polyphony Digital seems to think, most players don’t want to have to spend real-world money or grind for hundreds of hours just to unlock some digital cars in a game that they’ve already paid for.
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This guide will cover the best bang-for-the-buck options for various performance levels, while also highlighting the most cost-effective cars to unlock some of the game’s car-specific trophies. It’s worth noting though, thatGran Turismo 7players should only need to buy one or two cars to complete the single-player campaign, so may well be better off saving their Credits for the essential purchases later on rather than spending them to complete Menu Books.
Updated July 19, 2025, by Tom Bowen:With more and more cars being added to the game on a regular basis, players have never been more spoiled for choice when it comes to settling on a ride. Despite the many new additions though, the best value for money cars in Gran Turismo 7 remain largely unchanged, with most of the new vehicles being high-end supercars that prioritize speed and power over bang-for-the-buck value. That said, there is a new king of the Kei cars, with the Suzuki Cappuccino having been added as part of the game’s 1.13 update back in April and offering unparalleled performance when compared to each of its low-powered peers.
Suzuki Cappuccino (EA11R) ‘91 (200.00 - 299.99 PP)
There were several Kei cars available inGran Turismo 7at launch, but it wasn’t untilthe game’s 1.15 update in late Maythat players really needed to pay them any mind. Menu Book 40 changed all that, however, as it requires players to complete in the Lightweight K-Cup while driving one of these low-powered vehicles. Though more expensive than the other three, the Suzuki Cappuccino (EA11R) ‘91 is easily the best Kei car inGran Turismo 7and a must-buy for those hoping to secure a podium finish in all three K-Cup events. Sure, the Honda Beat is noticeably cheaper, but it’s also a lot slower too and nowhere near fast enough to complete Menu Book no. 40.
Honda Fit Hybrid ‘14 (300.00 - 399.99 PP)
The Honda Fit Hybrid ‘14 is one ofthe three starter cars inGran Turismo 7’s single-player campaign. Of the trio of vehicles, it offers the best price-to-performance ratio, though all three are pretty cost-effective when compared to all of the other cars in the game. For those looking for a bit more power, the Abarth 500 ‘09 is a more than solid choice, offering 377.54 PP for 21,700 Credits.
Mini Cooper S ‘05 (400.00 - 499.99)
Once players push into the 400+ PP bracket, they’ll be faced with a lot more choices. The pick of the bunch, however, is the Mini Cooper S ‘05, which blows away the competition when it comes to value. It also has a lot of room for improvement, making it a good project car for the early stages of the game. Players should bear in mind though that they will eventually get the car for free whilecompleting Menu Book 5, so may want to put off their purchase despite the excellent value for money.
BMW M3 ‘07 - 130.77 (500.00 - 599.99)
The BMW M3 is in a class of its own when it comes to 500+ PPcars atGran Turismo 7’s used car lot. Other options, like the Maserati Gran Turismo S and the Dodge Viper SRT do offer a little more PP, but this comes at a cost that’s almost twice as high as the Beemer. Like the Mini Cooper S though, players will receive an ‘07 M3 as they work towards completing Menu Book 22, so if they aren’t desperate to get their hands on one, they’re probably better off waiting.
Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 ‘09 (600.00 - 699.99)
The Lamborghini Murcielago is a great car and is a lot of fun to drive, but calling it value for money seems a little disingenuous. As the only 600+ PP car that’s regularly available at the used car lot though, it is technically the best value for money despite being hideously overpriced when compared to some of the lower-performance cars. As such, most players will be better servedtuning their existing carsto push them past the 600 PP threshold rather than dropping their Credits on an unnecessary Lambo.
Trophy-Related Cars
A number ofGran Turismo 7’s trophies require players to purchase vehicles that match certain criteria. Though some of these can be very specific, others, like the “Let’s Go Carbon Neutral!” trophy, can be fulfilled by purchasing a few different cars, so players should endeavor to choose the cheapest one wherever possible.
Below, players will be able to find the best options for each trophy, as well asthe fastest car inGran Turismo 7, which is needed to break through the 400 miles per hour mark. Unfortunately, however, there’s not really a “right” answer for the “Three Legendary Cars” trophy, as players are given no choice over the vehicles they purchase and are thus at the mercy of the prices given at the time that they come to buy. Realistically, though, they’re going to need to shell out somewhere in the region of 25 million Credits to acquire all three, which will likely necessitate an awful lot of grinding or a large credit card bill.
Gran Turismo 7is available now on PS4 and PS5.
