How much is a Bugatti?
Executive summary
Bugatti's cars are priced in the multi‑million dollar range: modern new models start above $3–4 million and special one‑offs or historic rarities can fetch tens of millions, while used and older Bugattis still trade for millions depending on model and condition [1] Tourbillon" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">[2] [3]. Price depends on model, production run, and collector interest—so “how much is a Bugatti?” requires specifying which Bugatti and whether new or used [4] [5].
1. New Bugatti hypercars: the Tourbillon and current asking prices
Bugatti’s newest halo car, the Tourbillon, is consistently reported to cost just over €3.8–€3.9 million (about $4.1M+) as a stated starting price, with some outlets quoting $4.6 million depending on options and regional pricing, and the run is strictly limited to 250 cars—facts that place its retail sticker firmly in the low‑to‑mid single‑digit millions of dollars [2] [6] [1] [4].
2. Other new models and manufacturer list prices
Before the Tourbillon and special one‑offs, Bugatti’s recent models showed a similar scale: the roadster Mistral was offered at €5 million for its 99 slots, and Bugatti’s “Sur Mesure” customization program virtually guarantees that final prices can exceed base figures by large margins once bespoke options are included [7] [1].
3. Special editions and one‑offs: why some cost many times more
Bugatti has a track record of charging far beyond base prices for unique pieces: La Voiture Noire is cited as the most expensive modern Bugatti with a price in the low‑to‑high tens of millions (sources estimate roughly $12M–$18.7M depending on reporting and included taxes), illustrating how one‑off coachbuilt cars and special commissions can multiply the brand’s typical price bracket [3].
4. The used and collector market: millions, not thousands
Even pre‑owned Bugattis remain exotic investments: Chiron variants commonly trade for multiple millions (used Chiron prices reported above $3M), the Chiron Super Sport and other limited derivatives show median sale values in the multi‑million range, and older Veyrons generally command prices north of $1–1.5M depending on provenance and condition [8] [5] [9] [10].
5. Factors that move the price needle: scarcity, provenance and options
Scarcity (250 Tourbillons, 99 Mistrals), bespoke “Sur Mesure” work, historical significance, and documented provenance drive enormous premiums—market trackers and price guides show wide bands (e.g., Chiron Super Sport median and high values in the millions) and note that limited‑run hypercars can appreciate or hold value far better than ordinary cars [4] [5] [11].
6. Why different sources report different numbers (and implicit agendas)
Price discrepancies across outlets come from exchange rate timing, quoted base price versus fully optioned builds, and editorial framing: enthusiast outlets emphasize headline‑grabbing sticker prices (Car and Driver and Road & Track citing ~$4.6M and $4.6M respectively), manufacturer channels leave customization and regional taxes open, and lifestyle sites sometimes include commission disclosures that can color how they present ranges [1] [12] [3]. Some reports aim to excite collectors; others (price guides) present realized sales—both are valid but answer slightly different questions about “how much.”
7. Bottom line: a concise answer
A modern new Bugatti hypercar will cost at minimum roughly $3.8–$4.6 million at launch for headline models like the Tourbillon, with other new limited editions quoted around €5 million for the Mistral and one‑offs or historic rarities reaching well into double‑digit millions; used Bugattis still trade in the millions depending on model and condition [2] [6] [7] [3] [5].