Given how difficult Credits are to come by in Gran Turismo 7 since the 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.
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, that Gran Turismo 7 players 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 September 5, 2022, 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)
- Price: 20,000 Credits
- PP: 292.35
- Price per PP: 68.41 Credits
There were several Kei cars available in Gran Turismo 7 at launch, but it wasn't until the game's 1.15 update in late May that 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 in Gran Turismo 7 and 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)
- Price: 13,000 Credits
- PP: 328.06
- Price per PP: 39.63 Credits
The Honda Fit Hybrid '14 is one of the three starter cars in Gran 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)
- Price: 23,900 Credits
- PP: 419.01
- Price per PP: 57.04 Credits
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 while completing 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)
- Price: 69,800 Credits
- PP: 533.76
- Price per PP: 130.77 Credits
The BMW M3 is in a class of its own when it comes to 500+ PP cars at Gran 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)
- Price: 340,800 Credits
- PP: 608.79
- Price per PP: 559.80 Credits
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 served tuning their existing cars to push them past the 600 PP threshold rather than dropping their Credits on an unnecessary Lambo.
Trophy-Related Cars
A number of Gran 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 as the fastest car in Gran 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.
- Heavy Haulage - Ford F-150 SVT Raptor '11 (55,000 Credits from the Ford showroom at Brand Central)
- Let's Go Carbon Neutral! - BMW i3 '15 (49,900 Credits from the BMW showroom at Brand Central)
- Safety First - Renault Megane R.S Trophy Safety Car (50,000 Credits from the Renault showroom at Brand Central)
- Living with a Legend - Jaguar E-type Coupe '61 (162,000 Credits from the Legend Cars showroom)
- Firm Favorite - Racing Kart 125 Shifter (10,000 Credits from the Gran Turismo showroom at Brand Central)
- Memento from the Nurburgring - BMW M6 GT3 Endurance Model '16 (450,000 Credits from the BMW showroom at Brand Central)
- Memento from Le Mans - Audi R18 TDI '11 (3,000,000 Credits from the Audi showroom at Brand Central)
- Speed Archdemon - Dodge SRT Tomahawk X VGT (1,000,000 Credits from the Dodge showroom at Brand Central)
- Three Legendary Cars (1) - Ferrari 330 P4 '67 (9,000,000 Credits from the Legend Cars showroom)
- Three Legendary Cars (2) - Ford Mark IV Race Car '67 (4,600,000 Credits from the Legend Cars showroom)
- Three Legendary Cars (3) - Jaguar XJ13 '66 (12,000,000 Credits from the Legend Cars showroom)
Gran Turismo 7 is available now on PS4 and PS5.