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 68 verified sales, the 2016 is the most affordable at $257,672. The 2018 trades most often (23 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 147% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Oct 31, 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 | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 488 GTB | $279,496No sale since Apr 2026 | 96% | 4 · too few to rank | 16 |
| 2018 488 GTB | $377,936 | 147% | 23 | 54 |
| 2017 488 GTB | $292,678 | 116% | 20 | 38 |
| 2016 488 GTB | $257,672 | 105% | 21 | 34 |
Value is DriveIndex's market 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?
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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 68 verified sales, the 2016 is the most affordable at $257,672. The 2018 trades most often (23 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 147% of its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, 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 $257,672. The most valuable is the 2018, at $377,936.
Which Ferrari 488 GTB year holds its value best?
The 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB is now worth 147% 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 $257,672 to $377,936 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 and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.