Japanese GT Cars & Their MSRPs in 1995
04-06-15, 01:11 PM
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Japanese GT Cars & Their MSRPs in 1995
A friend of mine posted an interesting spreadsheet that sheds some light on how many of our beloved JDM classics were priced when they were new. Here it is.
https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/commen...msrps_in_1995/
https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/commen...msrps_in_1995/
I have always considered the 1990s as the golden age of Japanese automotive engineering, and to me, nothing represents this better a snapshot of the wide array of Japanese grand tourers (that ended up being some of the best "drivers' cars") in 1995.
Only 2-door RWD/AWD cars were considered for these charts
I was always curious of how these cars were actually priced when new, so I did some research on their MSRPs and laid them out on two spreadsheets: USDM and JDM, with columns for pricing in 1995 and those values adjusted for inflation today.
Some clear insights:
I am positive I left things out, so I will be adding data as per feedback.
Only 2-door RWD/AWD cars were considered for these charts
I was always curious of how these cars were actually priced when new, so I did some research on their MSRPs and laid them out on two spreadsheets: USDM and JDM, with columns for pricing in 1995 and those values adjusted for inflation today.
Some clear insights:
- In 1995, Toyota and Nissan manufactured a myriad of different RWD/AWD coupes of various sizes, trims, and power levels that often overlapped in price.
- From Toyota, ~¥3,000,000 could buy an A80 Supra N/A, a W20 MR-2 Turbo, a Z30 Soarer N/A, or a T200 Celica GT-4 in 1995.
- From Nissan, ~¥2,000,000 could buy an S14 Silvia, an S13 180SX, or an R33 Skyline GTS in 1995.
- In 1995, the Supra TT, Skyline GT-R, 300ZX TT, and GTO (3000GT VR-4) were head-to-head in performance and price.
- The current R35 GT-R is nearly twice the price (in Japan) of the R33 sold in 1995, even calculating with inflation (only 0.02%), at ¥9m-10m vs. ¥4.5-5m back then.
- The Acura NSX (as sold in the U.S.) would be worth $116,000-120,000 new today. For reference, $150,000-$160,000 is the purported MSRP for the upcoming 2016 model.
I am positive I left things out, so I will be adding data as per feedback.
04-06-15, 01:19 PM
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A lot has changed in 20 years.
Other than the price difference adjusted to inflation, you also have to think about the technology, materials, and government-regulated specs that have been added to these cars.
Most of the cars in 1995 don't have the sophistication of computers, audio & nav, bluetooth connectivity, multi-view & rearview cameras, dynamic collision prevention, post-collision safety, efficiency of motors and brakes and suspension, complex multi-speed transmissions, structural rigidity, use of newer eco-friendly materials, sustainable recyclable materials, better quality plastics and textiles, newer more comprehensive marketing strategies, etc.
All this costs a lot more. And in fact, cars cost less to manufacture, but have much more in them to offer...
Other than the price difference adjusted to inflation, you also have to think about the technology, materials, and government-regulated specs that have been added to these cars.
Most of the cars in 1995 don't have the sophistication of computers, audio & nav, bluetooth connectivity, multi-view & rearview cameras, dynamic collision prevention, post-collision safety, efficiency of motors and brakes and suspension, complex multi-speed transmissions, structural rigidity, use of newer eco-friendly materials, sustainable recyclable materials, better quality plastics and textiles, newer more comprehensive marketing strategies, etc.
All this costs a lot more. And in fact, cars cost less to manufacture, but have much more in them to offer...
04-06-15, 01:54 PM
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04-06-15, 01:56 PM
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A lot has changed in 20 years.
Other than the price difference adjusted to inflation, you also have to think about the technology, materials, and government-regulated specs that have been added to these cars.
Most of the cars in 1995 don't have the sophistication of computers, audio & nav, bluetooth connectivity, multi-view & rearview cameras, dynamic collision prevention, post-collision safety, efficiency of motors and brakes and suspension, complex multi-speed transmissions, structural rigidity, use of newer eco-friendly materials, sustainable recyclable materials, better quality plastics and textiles, newer more comprehensive marketing strategies, etc.
All this costs a lot more. And in fact, cars cost less to manufacture, but have much more in them to offer...
Other than the price difference adjusted to inflation, you also have to think about the technology, materials, and government-regulated specs that have been added to these cars.
Most of the cars in 1995 don't have the sophistication of computers, audio & nav, bluetooth connectivity, multi-view & rearview cameras, dynamic collision prevention, post-collision safety, efficiency of motors and brakes and suspension, complex multi-speed transmissions, structural rigidity, use of newer eco-friendly materials, sustainable recyclable materials, better quality plastics and textiles, newer more comprehensive marketing strategies, etc.
All this costs a lot more. And in fact, cars cost less to manufacture, but have much more in them to offer...
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