Toyota Supra MK4 vs MK5: A80 vs GR Supra Comparison

Comparison

Supra 4th Gen

n=116 sold12-mo +1.6%

Avg Price

$78k

Range

$27k – $153k

Avg Mileage

82,736

Manual Premium

+71%

Avg Bids

33

GR Supra 5th Gen

n=65 sold12-mo +4.0%

Avg Price

$52k

Range

$42k – $65k

Avg Mileage

19,613

Manual Premium

+20%

Avg Bids

30

Supra 4th Gen Turbo

n=29 sold

Avg Price

$84k

Range

$33k – $125k

Avg Mileage

70,233

Manual Premium

+55%

Avg Bids

44

How to Choose

• Budget: a used GR Supra averages $52K in our data. An MK4 Turbo averages $84K, and the best stock, low-mileage cars sell for six figures.
• Tuning: the MK4's 2JZ-GTE is famous for holding 700-800 hp on stock internals, and 1,000+ hp builds are common with a built bottom end. The MK5's B58 tunes well too, but the 2JZ has the deeper aftermarket and the higher proven ceiling.
• Daily driving: the MK5 is the far better daily driver, with modern safety, tech and reliability. The newest MK4 is more than 20 years old.
• Investment: clean, stock MK4 Turbos are the collector cars, and modified cars sell for much less. The MK5 is a used modern sports car: expect it to follow the wider market rather than appreciate.
• The non-turbo MK4 (2JZ-GE) costs far less than a Turbo but lacks the twin-turbo engine. Check the paperwork: many NA cars have been converted to turbo power, which is not the same as a factory Turbo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the MK4 Supra so expensive?

The MK4 Supra Turbo's 2JZ-GTE engine, Fast & Furious fame, and limited US sales (roughly 11,200 MK4s in total, only a fraction of them Turbos) created a perfect collectibility storm. Clean, stock examples are increasingly rare because so many were modified. In our data an MK4 Turbo averages $84K, and the top 5% sell for more than $125K.

Is the MK5 Supra a real Supra?

It carries the Supra name and delivers on the straight-six, rear-drive formula. The BMW partnership gives it a B58 engine shared with the Z4, which some purists dislike. On its own merits, it's an excellent sports car with strong performance and good handling.

Is the MK4 Supra faster than the MK5?

Stock for stock, the MK5 3.0 (382 hp) is quicker than an MK4 Turbo (320 hp in US trim), reaching 60 mph in about 4 seconds against the mid-4s. Modified, the MK4 has the higher proven ceiling: the 2JZ-GTE commonly holds 700-800 hp on stock internals, and the 1,000+ hp builds use a built bottom end.

Should I buy a MK4 Supra as an investment?

Stock, low-mileage MK4 Turbos are the cars collectors chase, and they have the strongest record. Clean examples get rarer every year, and modified cars are worth significantly less. A non-turbo car is the cheaper way into an A80, but it has never commanded Turbo money.

Is the B58 engine reliable?

Yes, by modern turbo standards. The BMW B58 has a good reliability record so far and is generally considered more robust than the older N54 and N55 BMW engines. Basic maintenance costs are moderate at roughly $500-$1,200 a year.