Ferrari 458 Italia price emerges at $240,000 in alleged leaked document
Ferrari 458 Italia – Click above for the updated high-res image gallery
Of course, that's not an official figure – Ferrari North America has yet to confirm pricing for the U.S. market – and the long list of options amply demonstrates that the $240k starting price is exactly that: a starting price. On to that you can add leather everything, special paint finishes, upgraded wheels and more – most if not all of which you can already check out in the online configurator we reported on recently.
Click the thumbnails below to view the leaked document in Dutch and the translated one next to it – and note that the British pricing is a rough conversion, not an official figures. And just for your viewing enjoyment, we've updated the gallery of press shots with seven new images of the 458 Italia in motion.
Gallery: Ferrari 458 Italia
[Source: FerrariChat.com]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Venom 3:32PM (10/07/2009)
I am going to go with $300,000 because Ferraris have no official price and since it takes about 2 years to get one, I am sure that $300,000 will be closer to what you will have to pay for it.
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Paul 3:53PM (10/07/2009)
They DO have an MSRP but dealer markup is always significant. Given the tenor among owners on F-chat, the early buyers will pay a huge premium but that'll pass quickly: Ferrari buyers have been hit by the economic situation and will not pay the exorbitant prices seen for 360's and (especially) 430's.
Given the huge jump, I'm going to venture that these aren't going to be selling nearly as well as the 360/430. Ferrari is clearly looking to make up the difference with the significantly cheaper (though still marked-up) California.
Sea Urchin 4:14PM (10/07/2009)
I read in a magazine (automobile) and interview with an un-named Ferrari dealer. He said 25% of all people who buy a Ferrari do not care about performance or 0-60 or any other specs. All they care about is....I drive a Ferrari.
Aeromax 4:45PM (10/07/2009)
@Sea Urchin
Heck, if I could own one, that's all I'd care about. Even certain vintage Ferraris which don't drive that well... it's how it makes you feel that matters. Pure numbers are for racers, both of the armchair variety and real ones. For the rest of us, meh.
mk3 5:33PM (10/07/2009)
@Sea Urchin
Yes. But the "I drice a Ferrari" thing is a result of their historic performance.
gefinley 3:33PM (10/07/2009)
I still don't like that front end, and I actually think I may be liking it less the more shots I see. The McLaren MP4-12C is much better looking.
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vespid82 5:36PM (10/07/2009)
Every time I see it, I can't help but think it just looks like a bad body kit on a C4 Corvette...
Taglane 7:05PM (10/07/2009)
That hood just pisses me off. Like they didnt fit it right.
Mike 3:36PM (10/07/2009)
Can't... Stop.... Yawning...
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hypermiler 3:39PM (10/07/2009)
Front end looks like Spirra.
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Bigbuck17 3:42PM (10/07/2009)
By my calculations I would have to sell 10 white bricks at 25 stacks a piece to own this.
BURR AYE OKAY
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Venom 4:15PM (10/07/2009)
Dude you are on your way.
Xcrunk wants three of your bricks already. lol
xcrunk 3:43PM (10/07/2009)
A bargain! I'll take three please.
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Sea Urchin 4:17PM (10/07/2009)
Ferrari Italia, Ferrari California, i am tired of these names, how about a name a common man can identify with, Ferrari Scranton or Ferrari Boise.
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steve-o 4:43PM (10/07/2009)
BRO, you DONT wanna know what the tested Ferrari New Jersey looked like....it was, like- terrible YO
kepone 4:35PM (10/07/2009)
I really really really do not like the headlights on this car.
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Shipey 4:37PM (10/07/2009)
I'm saddened by this car.
The styling is... well, it's poor. There are some good elements, but it just doesn't gel.
I mean, the hood looks like it doesn't fit. It has useless, fussy vents by the headlights... angles here... curves there.
It's Ferrari by committee.
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Bob Denley 4:53PM (10/07/2009)
OK, is anyone else with me that has never really been a big fan of Ferrari before but loves this car?!
I keep reading about people not liking this car but I think it looks great.
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Arch111905 5:02PM (10/07/2009)
I think its great too, more excited about this than the 360 or 430.
AlittleCarLover 5:09PM (10/07/2009)
I agree with you fully.
Please people, STOP BASHING THIS CAR. If someone gave you this car as a gift, would you say no? Of course not. Give it a chance.
We'll see what the mags and TG say about it.