Rolls-Royce Ghost vs. Rolls-Royce Phantom
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Rolls-Royce Ghost and Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 Rolls-Royce Ghost and the Rolls-Royce Phantom.
In comparing the Rolls-Royce Ghost's and the Rolls-Royce Phantom's specifications and ratings, the Rolls-Royce Ghost has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. The Rolls-Royce Phantom has the advantage in the areas of resale value and interior volume. The Rolls-Royce Ghost and Rolls-Royce Phantom have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Rolls-Royce Ghost's and the Rolls-Royce Phantom's specifications and ratings, the Rolls-Royce Phantom is a better car than the Rolls-Royce Ghost.
Pricing: For a new model, the Rolls-Royce Ghost's price is between $389,822 and $533,691, with the Rolls-Royce Phantom priced between $575,475 and $700,879.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Rolls-Royce Ghost loses 46.2 percent of its value and the Rolls-Royce Phantom loses 46.1 percent of its value. This means the Rolls-Royce Phantom retains 0.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Rolls-Royce Ghost.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Rolls-Royce Ghost and the Rolls-Royce Phantom makes 563 horsepower. Both the Ghost and the Phantom are rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 452 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are large cars, the Rolls-Royce Phantom has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Rolls-Royce Ghost has the advantage in the areas of front leg room, rear head room and cargo space. The Rolls-Royce Ghost and Rolls-Royce Phantom are comparable in regards to front shoulder room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
389822 - 533691
Starting MSRP:
355000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Large Cars)
435000
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
355000 - 515000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
575475 - 700879
Starting MSRP:
515000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Large Cars)
435000
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
355000 - 515000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
449878
Price Range:
392575 - 501870
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Large Cars)
449878
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
449878 - 449878
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Large Cars)
449878
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
449878 - 449878
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Rolls-Royce Ghost Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Rolls-Royce Phantom Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Rolls-Royce Ghost
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 Rolls-Royce Phantom
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:
0.7769518534949478
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
0.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
0.8 - 0.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.8031059173086741
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
0.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
0.8 - 0.8
Rolls-Royce Ghost Rankings
Not yet available
Rolls-Royce Phantom Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Rolls-Royce Ghost Trim Levels
Base, EWB
Rolls-Royce Phantom Trim Levels
Base, EWB
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 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:
563 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
627 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.100 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
563 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
664 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.093 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
12
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 19 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
286 / 452 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
12
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 19 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
286 / 452 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.8 inches
Cargo Space:
17.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
15 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
116.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5617 lbs
Width:
84.6 inches
Height:
61.9 inches
Length:
218.3 inches
Wheelbase:
129.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6045 lbs
Width:
84.8 inches
Height:
64.8 inches
Length:
227.2 inches
Wheelbase:
139.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/40R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/45R21
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Pink
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Moccasin / Special Order Forest Fall / Special Order Saddlery Tan / Tan
Black
Black
Blue
Commissioned Collection Charles Blue / Commissioned Collection Radiant Blue / Commissioned Collection Turchese / Navy Blue / Special Order Fleet Blue / Special Order Muscari Blue
Brown
Armagnac / Special Order Cacao / Special Order Casden Tan / Special Order Fawn Brown
Gold
Commissioned Collection Chartreuse
Gray
Commissioned Collection Cashmere Grey / Driftwood Grey / Havana / Scivaro Grey / Smoke Grey / Special Order Anthracite / Special Order Roseleaf
Green
Commissioned Collection Iceland Moss / Special Order Lime Green / Special Order Pine Green
Orange
Commissioned Collection Mandarin
Pink
Commissioned Collection Peony Pink / Special Order Blushing Pink
Purple
Commissioned Collection Tailored Purple
Red
Ardent Red / Commissioned Collection Phoenix Red / Special Order Mugnello Red
White
Commissioned Collection Arctic White / Grace White / Seashell / Special Order Jasmine
