Best Ferrari 488 GTB Year to Buy
There is no single best Ferrari 488 GTB year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 61 verified sales, the 2016 is the most affordable at $295,415 and trades most often (20 verified sales). The 2018 has held its value best, now worth 138% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 22, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 3 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Ferrari 488 GTB Value by Model Year
| Year | Value today | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 488 GTB | $263,981 | 90% | 3 · too few to rank | 16 |
| 2018 488 GTB | $355,592 | 138% | 19 | 47 |
| 2017 488 GTB | $304,689 | 121% | 19 | 33 |
| 2016 488 GTB | $295,415 | 120% | 20 | 36 |
Value today is DriveIndex's current value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which 488 GTB year is appreciating right now?
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Best Ferrari 488 GTB Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Ferrari 488 GTB year to buy?
There is no single best Ferrari 488 GTB year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 61 verified sales, the 2016 is the most affordable at $295,415 and trades most often (20 verified sales). The 2018 has held its value best, now worth 138% of its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its value today, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Ferrari 488 GTB year is the cheapest?
The 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $295,415. The most valuable is the 2018, at $355,592.
Which Ferrari 488 GTB year holds its value best?
The 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB is now worth 138% of its original MSRP of $256,950, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Ferrari 488 GTB worth?
Depending on the model year, a Ferrari 488 GTB is worth from $295,415 to $355,592 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Ferrari 488 GTB year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth today and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating right now is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.