2009 Nissan 370z vs 1996 Toyota Supra

Zaggeron

Hmmm ... I don't know where you came up with that conclusion

The Supra had a higher base price in 1993 dollars than the 370z base price in 2009 dollars. So even if you don't adjust for inflation, the Supra is more expensive. If you actually adjust those dollars for the decreased buying power of today's dollar, the Supra is much more expensive.

Here are links to various inflation calcuators

Inflation Calculator: Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Inflation Calculator
Inflation Calculator | Find US Dollar's Value from 1913-2011


The first calculator from the Bureau of Labor Statistics states that $37,000 had the same buying power in 1994 as $55k has in 2011.

So a 1994 MKIV Supra with a base price of $37,000 would cost around $55K in today's dollars.


Actually I think the 37K base price from your original link was "estimated price". Here's a window sticker for a '95 TT version -- A whopping 48.7K



The '93 version was considerably cheaper but still had a base price of around 40k

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