Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. Maserati Ghibli
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Maserati Ghibli contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Alfa Romeo Giulia and the Maserati Ghibli.
When we compare the Alfa Romeo Giulia's and the Maserati Ghibli's specifications and ratings, the Alfa Romeo Giulia has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Maserati Ghibli has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Alfa Romeo Giulia's and the Maserati Ghibli's specifications and ratings, the Alfa Romeo Giulia is a better car than the Maserati Ghibli.
Pricing: For a new model, the Alfa Romeo Giulia's price is between $43,333 and $85,885, with the Maserati Ghibli priced between $101,833 and $116,294.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Alfa Romeo Giulia loses 50.5 percent of its value and the Maserati Ghibli loses 62.3 percent of its value. This means the Alfa Romeo Giulia retains 11.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Maserati Ghibli.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Alfa Romeo Giulia is 6.7 out of 10 while the Maserati Ghibli's quality rating is 6.3 out of 10. This results in the Alfa Romeo Giulia being ranked 23 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Maserati Ghibli being ranked 20 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Alfa Romeo Giulia is 6.0 out of 10. For the Maserati Ghibli the reliability rating is 5.9 out of 10. This gives the Alfa Romeo Giulia a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Maserati Ghibli.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Alfa Romeo Giulia’s base engine makes 280 horsepower, and the Maserati Ghibli base engine makes 424 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Maserati Ghibli, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Alfa Romeo Giulia, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$43,333 - $85,885
Starting MSRP:
$43,340
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$48,375
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$31,800 - $79,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$101,833 - $116,294
Starting MSRP:
$109,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$73,001
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$38,395 - $138,800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$48,057
Price Range:
$38,268 - $55,987
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$52,490
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$35,163 - $100,522
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
626
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
536
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$78,175
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$44,925 - $144,288
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
69
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
440
# Good or Great Deals:
0
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$22,360
Depreciation %:
51.6%
Resale Value $:
$20,980
Residual Value %:
48.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
48.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
33.5% - 53.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$69,053
Depreciation %:
63.1%
Resale Value $:
$40,447
Residual Value %:
36.9%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
52.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
38.3% - 63.1%
Alfa Romeo Giulia Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.7 / 10
Reliability:
6.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Maserati Ghibli Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.3 / 10
Reliability:
5.9 / 10
Retained Value:
6.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Alfa Romeo Giulia
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
10.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
8.1 - 14.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Maserati Ghibli
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
8.5 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.2 - 14.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.8 - 16.7
Alfa Romeo Giulia Rankings
Ranking
13 out of / 36Ranking
13 out of / 36Ranking
14 out of / 36Ranking
15 out of / 31Ranking
22 out of / 36Ranking
23 out of / 36Ranking
26 out of / 36Ranking
32 out of / 36Maserati Ghibli Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 20Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
29 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Alfa Romeo Giulia Trim Levels
Competizione, Quadrifoglio, Quadrifoglio 100th Anniversary, Quadrifoglio Carbon, Sprint, Ti, Veloce
Maserati Ghibli Trim Levels
334 Ultima, Modena Ultima Q4
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
280 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
306 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
424 hp @ 5750 rpm
Torque:
428 foot-lbs @ 2250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.103 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 33 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
367 / 505 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD / RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
13.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
37.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
17.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
108.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3522 lbs
Width:
79.7 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
182.8 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4122 lbs
Width:
83.8 inches
Height:
57.5 inches
Length:
195.7 inches
Wheelbase:
118 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/35R21XL
Exterior Colors
Black
Vulcano Black Metallic
Gray
Moonlight Grey Metallic / Vesuvio Gray Metallic
Red
Alfa Rosso
White
Alfa White / Milano White
Exterior Colors
Black
Nero Assoluto
Gray
Grigio Maratea
Red
Not available
White
Bianco
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Nero/Rosso
