Every time Nissan makes some model year changes to the GT-R it's not only the horsepower numbers that go up as its price does as well…
The introduction of the 2013 model year GT-R sees the twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V6 engine's output lifted by 30HP to 545-horses while the Japanese firm's engineers also refined the transmission and retuned the suspension.
The new model year also brings equipment upgrades such as the standard RearView Monitor and a new dry carbon fiber rear spoiler for the Black Edition.
These changes result in a significant increase of US$6,870 for the Premium model that starts from US$96,820, while the Black Edition's price was raised by US$11,200 to $106,320! Note that neither price includes destination charges (*).
We took a quick trip back to the future to see the price changes made over the years. When Nissan first launched the GT-R in the States in 2008, the base model carried an MSRP of US$69,850 while the Premium Edition was priced at US$71,900…
[All prices in US Dollars not including destination charges]
2008MY Nissan GT-R Base: $69,850
2008MY Nissan GT-R Premium: $71,900
2009MY Nissan GT-R Base: $76,840 (+$6,990)
2009MY Nissan GT-R Premium: $79,090 (+$7,190)
2010MY Nissan GT-R Base: $80,790 (+$3,950
2010MY Nissan GT-R Premium: $83,040 (+$3,950)
2011MY Nissan GT-R Premium: $84,060 (+$1,020)
2012MY Nissan GT-R Premium: $89,950 (+$5,890)
2012MY Nissan GT-R Black Edition: $95,100 (New Model)
2013MY Nissan GT-R Premium: $96,820 (+$6,870)
2013MY Nissan GT-R Black Edition: $106,320 (+$11,200)
14 Comments:
Hey but it's still cheaper than Japan, and guess where they make them?
Still cost less then most Porsche 911 and faster then most
Porsche 911.. and I am taking a guess but that is what the Nissan GTR was going to cost any way, but Nissan started out at almost cost to Nissan and giving room for dealers to make money on the GTR and now that the GTR are selling well Nissan is banking on the GTR now.. still a great deal..
the problem back in 2008 is that you could not really get the base model for $69,850, the dealer, actually all the dealers that I visited marked the price up to $92k, and other second hand sellers wanted to sell it for $100k plus, so price change now is still ok.
Its a relative bargain if your comparing speed alone but a $20,000+ increase is crazy, for that much money its interior should be alot nicer instead of using the cheap plastics that Nissan is using. Speed or no speed I think and that much money I will probably just buy something else. at $70,000 its wow thats a good price its somewhat attainable at $100,000 there are other choices close enough that if you can afford to spend $100,000 on a car you can afford to spend more.....
GTFOH Nissan! I used to love this car at $70K however at nearly $100K its far from a bargain despite its numbing performance. I'll await the new Corvette instead if I want to save - or if I wanna spend more say, $100K plus - I'd choose the upcoming NSX or R8 - faster than a GTR, no - likely more enjoyable (and luxurious) to drive, yes. What's unfortunate is this is not even the revamped R36 model due in another year or two - go figure.
Supply vs Demand?
I doubt there's any of these cars collecting dust on the showroom floors.
Those who want the best will always be willing to pay a premium, and now that Nissan has established this car as the preeminent performance car on the road it's no surprise that they would tack on a few thousand dollars more, I'm sure that the people working at the plant on the final construction of every GT-R are their very best and are putting that extra special effort and attention into every detail of every car rolling off the assembly line. So when it comes to value for your money when you buy one of these, no other car on the world market even comes close.
people with the older model will be happy...there's is worth more now...
look at it this way...if nissan could make their older cars so much cheaper back in 08, its clearly because that they are able to make some profit, then out of the blue, they jack up the price? clearly they are also starting to be greedy...i mean, it shouldnt cost so much just because its only slightly faster than the old one...
unlike porsche that has a lot of racing pedigree, nissan makes a lot of small and cheap cars, their brand HAS to be cheap...
And the GTRs depreciate quite fast compared to 911s (at my place at least)
You're the Car!
At this rate, the GTR is becoming Nissan's Corvette.
The price and performance keep going up, the build quality and interior remain crap.
$96,000 and they couldn't give it styling to look like something other than an overdone Altima? Pass.
This car is worth every last penny.... as Jerermy Clarkson from TG said..."this is an instrument of speed"
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