Ferrari 488 Spider vs. Ferrari F8 Spider
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ferrari 488 Spider and Ferrari F8 Spider 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 Ferrari 488 Spider and the Ferrari F8 Spider.
When we compare the Ferrari 488 Spider's and the Ferrari F8 Spider's specifications and ratings, the Ferrari 488 Spider has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Ferrari F8 Spider has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ferrari 488 Spider's and the Ferrari F8 Spider's specifications and ratings, the Ferrari 488 Spider is a better car than the Ferrari F8 Spider.
Pricing: A used 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider ranges from $253,184 to $321,263 while a used 2023 Ferrari F8 Spider is priced between $418,900 to $524,217.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ferrari 488 Spider’s base engine makes 660 horsepower, and the Ferrari F8 Spider base engine makes 710 horsepower. The 488 Spider is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 499 miles. The F8 Spider is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 371 miles. This gives the Ferrari 488 Spider the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ferrari F8 Spider. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
291627
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
292697
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
149995 - 958966
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
319342
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
407869
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
143900 - 2218935
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
291156
Price Range:
253184 - 321263
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
316929
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
89694 - 1300720
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
6784
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
467357
Price Range:
418900 - 524217
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
335902
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
172237 - 606692
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1790
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Ferrari 488 Spider Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Ferrari F8 Spider Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ferrari 488 Spider
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ferrari F8 Spider
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.39033801970262
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
0.8 - 3.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2696525681133326
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
1.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
0.9 - 2.3
Ferrari 488 Spider Rankings
Not yet available
Ferrari F8 Spider Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ferrari 488 Spider Trim Levels
Base
Ferrari F8 Spider Trim Levels
Base
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:
660 hp @ 8000 rpm
Torque:
561 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.196 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
710 hp @ 8000 rpm
Torque:
568 foot-lbs @ 3250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.214 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
341 / 499 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 18 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
309 / 371 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
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 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
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
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 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
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
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:
Standard
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:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
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:
8.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
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:
7.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3362 lbs
Width:
76.9 inches
Height:
47.7 inches
Length:
179.8 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3318 lbs
Width:
77.9 inches
Height:
47.5 inches
Length:
181.5 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35ZR20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35ZR20
Exterior Colors
Beige
Avorio
Black
Nero Daytona Metallic / Nero DS 1250
Blue
Azzurro California Metallic / Blu Abu Dhabi Metallic / Blu Corsa / Blu Mirabeau Metallic / Blu Pozzi / Blu Scozia / Blu Swaters / Blu Tour De France Metallic
Gray
Argento Nurburgring Metallic / Canna Di Fucile / Grigio Alloy Metallic / Grigio Ferro Metallic / Grigio Ingrid Metallic / Grigio Scuro / Grigio Silverstone Metallic / Grigio Titanio Metallic
Green
Verde British
Orange
Rosso Dino
Purple
Rosso Fiorano
Red
Rosso Corsa / Rosso Corsa Metallic / Rosso Mugello / Rosso Scuderia
White
Bianco Avus
Yellow
Giallo Modena
Exterior Colors
Beige
Avorio
Black
Nero / Nero Daytona Metallic
Blue
Blu Abu Dhabi Metallic / Blu Corsa / Blu Pozzi / Blu Scozia / Blu Swaters / Blu Tour De France Metallic
Gray
Argento Nurburgring Metallic / Canna Di Fucile / Grigio Alloy Metallic / Grigio Ferro Metallic / Grigio Ingrid Metallic / Grigio Scuro / Grigio Silverstone Metallic / Grigio Titanio Metallic
Green
Verde British
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Rosso Corsa / Rosso Dino / Rosso Ferrari F1-75 / Rosso Fiorano / Rosso Mugello / Rosso Scuderia
White
Bianco Avus / Bianco Cervino
Yellow
Giallo Modena
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige Tradizione / Crema / Sabbia / Tortora
Black
Charcoal / Nero
Blue
Blu Medio / Blu Sterling / Carta Da Zucchero
Brown
Bordeaux / Cioccolato / Cuoio / Iroko / Terra Bruciata
Red
Rosso Ferrari
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige Tradizione / Crema / Sabbia / Tortora
Black
Charcoal / Nero
Blue
Blu Medio / Blu Sterling / Carta Da Zucchero
Brown
Bordeaux / Cioccolato / Cuoio / Iroko / Terra Bruciata
Red
Rosso Ferrari
