Aston Martin DB9 vs. Ferrari F430
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Aston Martin DB9 and Ferrari F430 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 Aston Martin DB9 and the Ferrari F430.
When comparing the Aston Martin DB9's and the Ferrari F430's specifications and ratings, the Aston Martin DB9 has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The Ferrari F430 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Aston Martin DB9 and Ferrari F430 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Aston Martin DB9's and the Ferrari F430's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Aston Martin DB9’s base engine makes 470 horsepower, and the Ferrari F430 base engine makes 490 horsepower. Both the DB9 and the F430 are rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 359 and 402 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Aston Martin DB9 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more The Ferrari F430 has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$182,450
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$186,925
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Used Car Pricing
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Price Range:
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
34,542
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
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Price Range:
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
21,129
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Aston Martin DB9 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Ferrari F430 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Aston Martin DB9
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ferrari F430
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.7
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Aston Martin DB9 Rankings
Not yet available
Ferrari F430 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Aston Martin DB9 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Ferrari F430 Trim Levels
Base, F1
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
470 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
443 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.121 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
490 hp @ 8500 rpm
Torque:
343 foot-lbs @ 5250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.153 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
12
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
11 / 17 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
232 / 359 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
11 / 16 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
276 / 402 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bluetooth:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
31.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
24.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
48.8 inches
Cargo Space:
6.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
84.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
46 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
8.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
52.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3880 lbs
Width:
74 inches
Height:
50 inches
Length:
185.5 inches
Wheelbase:
108 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3196 lbs
Width:
75.7 inches
Height:
47.8 inches
Length:
177.6 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/35ZR19
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black / Onyx Black
Blue
Glacial Blue 2 / Midnight Blue / Slate Blue
Gray
AM Titanium Silver / California Sage / Tempest Blue / Tungsten Silver
Green
Almond Green / Meteorite Silver
Red
Toro Red
Silver
Mercury Silver
White
Stratus White
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Daytona Black
Blue
Abu Dhabi Blue / California Blue / Indigo Blue / Mirabeau Blue / Pozzi Blue / Tour de France Blue
Gray
Alloy Gray / Gun Metal Metallic Gray / Ingrid Gray / Silverstone Gray / Titanium Gray
Green
Not available
Red
Burgandy Red / Corsa Red / Mugello Red / Ruby Metallic / Scuderia Red
Silver
Nurburgring Silver
White
Avus White
Yellow
Modena Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Moon Shadow / Sahara Tan / Sandstorm
Black
Obsidian Black
Blue
Arctic Blue / Caspian Blue
Brown
Bitter Chocolate / Black Cherry / Cream Truffle
Gray
Blue Haze / Falcon Grey / Phantom Grey
Green
Absynthe Green / Kestral Tan / Parliament Green
Red
Chancellor Red / Iron Ore Red
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige / Cream
Black
Black / Charcoal
Blue
Dark Blue / Light Blue / Medium Blue
Brown
Natural / Sand
Gray
Dark Gray
Green
Not available
Red
Burgundy / Red