Cheapest Maserati Models to Buy in 2026
Summary
Maserati is the cheapest route into Italian exotic ownership, and the data proves it: the Biturbo era averages $13.7K, the Quattroporte $17.3K across 177 sales, and the Ferrari-V8-powered Coupe and Spyder $18.3K. The sweet spot is the GranTurismo — one of the best-sounding cars ever made, averaging $34K over 283 sales. At the classic end, the mid-engine Merak ($42K) and V8 Indy ($53K) trade at a fraction of their Ferrari contemporaries. Budget for maintenance accordingly: these are exotics with exotic running costs.
Rankings
- 1
Biturbo & 222Avg $12,502 12-mo -38.1%n=19 soldThe infamous 1980s entry point — cheap to buy, demanding to own, and quietly gaining cult status
- 2
3200 GTAvg $16,648n=13 soldThe boomerang-taillight GT with a twin-turbo V8, rare here and priced like a used Accord
- 3
QuattroporteAvg $17,249 12-mo -3.6%n=177 soldA Ferrari-engined luxury sedan averaging $17.3K — the most car per dollar on this page
- 4
Coupe & SpyderAvg $18,272 12-mo +5.6%n=119 soldThe Ferrari-V8 two-doors of the 2000s at an $18.3K average; find a gated manual if you can
- 5
GranTurismoAvg $33,437 12-mo -0.8%n=294 soldThe sweet spot: one of the best exhaust notes ever made, $34K average, huge supply
- 6
LevanteAvg $34,907 12-mo +1.3%n=38 soldThe SUV route in — depreciation has done its work at a $35K average
- 7
MerakAvg $41,987n=9 soldMid-engine 1970s exotica for $42K on average — a fraction of its Ferrari contemporaries
- 8
Comparison
| Model | Avg Price | Typical Range | Sales | 12-mo Trend | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biturbo & 222 | $12,502 | $5,930 – $20,134 | 19 | -38.1% | 28,926 |
| 3200 GT | $16,648 | $8,565 – $31,305 | 13 | — | 48,209 |
| Quattroporte | $17,249 | $6,880 – $34,990 | 177 | -3.6% | 48,887 |
| Coupe & Spyder | $18,272 | $9,097 – $30,333 | 119 | +5.6% | 39,771 |
| GranTurismo | $33,437 | $15,438 – $59,847 | 294 | -0.8% | 38,560 |
| Levante | $34,907 | $16,138 – $61,010 | 38 | +1.3% | 46,542 |
| Merak | $41,987 | $18,530 – $68,154 | 9 | — | 35,463 |
| Indy | $53,423 | $37,299 – $76,160 | 8 | — | 37,683 |
How to Choose
- The GranTurismo is the pick for most buyers: a Ferrari-built 4.2/4.7L V8, seating for four, and a $34K average with huge supply.
- The Coupe and Spyder (2002-2007) offer the same engine family for half the money — but insist on a documented Cambiocorsa clutch history or find a rare 6-speed manual.
- The Quattroporte V is the most car per dollar on this page. Pre-2008 DuoSelect cars are cheapest for a reason — the later ZF automatic is the one to own.
- Classic Maseratis (Merak, Indy) cost a fraction of equivalent Ferraris and attract specialist attention at every show.
- Every cheap Maserati was once expensive to maintain, and still is. A pre-purchase inspection and service records matter more than price.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the cheapest Maserati to buy?
- The Biturbo family averages $13.7K in our data, but the smarter cheap entry is the Quattroporte at a $17.3K average across 177 sales — a Pininfarina-styled, Ferrari-engined luxury sedan for hot-hatch money.
- How much is a used Maserati GranTurismo?
- GranTurismo sales average $34K across 283 examples in our data, with a typical range of $16K-$60K. The 4.7L Sport and MC trims carry premiums, and values have been stable over the last 12 months.
- Are cheap Maseratis reliable?
- The engines are robust — the wet bits around them less so. Cambiocorsa clutches, suspension bushings, and electronics drive ownership costs. The GranTurismo with the ZF automatic is the most dependable combination.
- Is the Maserati Quattroporte a good buy?
- As a driving experience, it's a bargain: a Ferrari-derived V8 in a four-door body averaging $17.3K. Budget $2K-$4K a year for upkeep and prioritize the 2008+ automatic cars over early DuoSelect examples.
- Which cheap Maserati will appreciate?
- The classics: the Merak and Indy trade far below comparable Ferraris and have the strongest collector logic. Among modern cars, manual-transmission Coupes and clean GranTurismo MC trims are the best bets.
Methodology and sources
Based on 677 sold listings from the last 2 years across Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, eBay Motors, PCarMarket, Collecting Cars, and other auction and marketplace sources. Prices are normalized to USD. Typical ranges show the 5th–95th percentile of sold prices. Stats update daily.
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