Rolls-Royce Ghost vs. Rolls-Royce Wraith
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Rolls-Royce Ghost and Rolls-Royce Wraith 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 Wraith.
When we compare the Rolls-Royce Ghost's and the Rolls-Royce Wraith's specifications and ratings, the Rolls-Royce Ghost has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Rolls-Royce Wraith has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The Rolls-Royce Ghost and Rolls-Royce Wraith have the same fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Rolls-Royce Ghost's and the Rolls-Royce Wraith's specifications and ratings, the Rolls-Royce Wraith is a better car than the Rolls-Royce Ghost.
Pricing: A used 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost ranges from $239,950 to $305,269 while a used 2021 Rolls-Royce Wraith is priced between $316,200 to $457,114.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Rolls-Royce Ghost loses 43.9 percent of its value and the Rolls-Royce Wraith loses 29.4 percent of its value. This means the Rolls-Royce Wraith retains 14.5 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 Rolls-Royce Ghost’s base engine makes 563 horsepower, and the Rolls-Royce Wraith base engine makes 624 horsepower. Both the Ghost and the Wraith are rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 414 and 394 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Rolls-Royce Ghost and Rolls-Royce Wraith are comparable in regards to interior volume
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$332,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$352,500
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$196,000 - $458,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$338,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$352,500
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$196,000 - $458,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$281,831
Price Range:
$239,950 - $305,269
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$315,766
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$194,711 - $423,183
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
17
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
14,706
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$363,339
Price Range:
$316,200 - $457,114
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$315,766
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$194,711 - $423,183
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Rolls-Royce Ghost Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Rolls-Royce Wraith Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.7 / 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 Wraith
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:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
1.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
0.6 - 2.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
1.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
0.6 - 2.3
Rolls-Royce Ghost Rankings
Not yet available
Rolls-Royce Wraith Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Rolls-Royce Ghost Trim Levels
Base, EWB
Rolls-Royce Wraith Trim Levels
Base
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 @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.103 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
624 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
605 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.113 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):
262 / 414 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
12
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 18 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
263 / 394 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
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
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
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:
17.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Cargo Space:
16.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5445 lbs
Width:
85 inches
Height:
62 inches
Length:
218 inches
Wheelbase:
129.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5500 lbs
Width:
76.7 inches
Height:
59.3 inches
Length:
207.9 inches
Wheelbase:
122.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/50R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/40R21
Interior Colors
Beige
Armagnac / Moccasin / Tan
Black
Black / Special Order Anthracite
Blue
Commissioned Collection Charles Blue / Commissioned Collection Cobalto Blue / Commissioned Collection Turchese / Navy Blue / Special Order Fleet Blue / Special Order Muscari Blue
Brown
Special Order Cacao
Gray
Commissioned Collection Cashmere Grey / Havana / Scivaro Grey / Special Order Dark Grey / Special Order Roseleaf
Green
Special Order Pine Green
Orange
Commissioned Collection Mandarin
Pink
Special Order Blushing Pink
Purple
Commissioned Collection Tailored Purple / Special Order Purple Silk
Red
Ardent Red / Commissioned Collection Hotspur Red / Special Order Signal Red
White
Commissioned Collection Arctic White / Grace White / Seashell
Yellow
Commissioned Collection Forge Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Pink
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Yellow
Not available
