Kia Stinger vs. Maserati Ghibli

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Stinger 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 Kia Stinger and the Maserati Ghibli.

When we compare the Kia Stinger's and the Maserati Ghibli's specifications and ratings, the Kia Stinger has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. The Maserati Ghibli has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Stinger's and the Maserati Ghibli's specifications and ratings, the Kia Stinger is a better car than the Maserati Ghibli.

Pricing: A used 2023 Kia Stinger ranges from $28,000 to $45,998 while a used 2023 Maserati Ghibli is priced between $44,637 to $106,394. For a new model, the Kia Stinger's price is between $38,607 and $57,090, with the Maserati Ghibli priced between $90,123 and $112,205.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Stinger loses 48.8 percent of its value and the Maserati Ghibli loses 63.3 percent of its value. This means the Kia Stinger retains 14.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Maserati Ghibli.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Stinger’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the Maserati Ghibli base engine makes 345 horsepower. The Stinger is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 509 miles. The Ghibli is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles.This gives the Kia Stinger the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Maserati Ghibli the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the Maserati Ghibli has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Kia Stinger has the advantage in the areas of front leg room, rear leg room and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Kia Stinger has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.