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McLaren GTS — Competitive Compare

Data updated:

Where it stands against its rivals

The GTS spans 1 grade: its entry price of $224,000 is the highest of the 7 models compared (the MX-5 Miata starts at $30,430). The 7 models compared here range from $30,430 to $224,000; Mustang, Corvette, Z are the closest rivals by segment and price.

Written from the price, specification and equipment data on this page.

McLaren GTS
McLaren
GTS
2026 model-year price
Ford Mustang
Ford
Mustang
2026 model-year price
Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet
Corvette
2027 model-year price
Nissan Z
Nissan
Z
2027 model-year price
Toyota GR86
Toyota
GR86
2026 model-year price
Honda Prelude
Honda
Prelude
2027 model-year price
Mazda MX-5 Miata
Mazda
MX-5 Miata
2026 model-year price
Trims shown in the price spectrum
Body
Powertrain
Price (USD)
McLaren GTS
McLaren
GTS
Ford Mustang
Ford
Mustang
Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet
Corvette
Nissan Z
Nissan
Z
Toyota GR86
Toyota
GR86
Honda Prelude
Honda
Prelude
Mazda MX-5 Miata
Mazda
MX-5 Miata
$0k
$20k
$40k
$60k
$80k
$100k
$120k
$140k
$160k
$180k
$200k
$220k
$240k
$260k
Option prices: not available
Option prices: not available
Option prices: not available
Option prices: not available
Option prices: not available
Option prices: not available
ICE
HV
Marker shape:
Coupe
Convertible
Band = option price range (trims with known option prices only)
Specifications
McLaren
GTS
Ford
Mustang
Chevrolet
Corvette
Nissan
Z
Toyota
GR86
Honda
Prelude
Mazda
MX-5 Miata
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length (mm)
4684
4820–4830
4630
4380–4410
4265
4531
3914
Overall Width (mm)
2045
1920–1935
1935
1845–1900
1775
1880
1735
Overall Height (mm)
1214
1395–1400
1235
1310–1315
1311
1356
1234–1240
Wheelbase (mm)
2675
2720
2723
2550
2576
2606
2309
↓Min. Turning Radius (m)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
↓Curb Weight (kg)
1525
1620–1820
1530–1720
1585–1660
1275–1301
1479
1062–1090
↓Gross Weight (kg)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Cargo Volume (L)
—
382
357
241
178
428
130
Performance & Efficiency
Fuel Economy (EPA combined)
—
17–26 mpg (7.2–11.1 km/L)
14–18 mpg (6.0–7.7 km/L)
19–22 mpg (8.1–9.4 km/L)
22–24 mpg (9.4–10.2 km/L)
44 mpg (18.7 km/L)
29 mpg (12.3 km/L)
Range (EPA)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
↓0–100 km/h (s)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Top Speed (km/h)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Powertrain
Displacement (cc)
4000
2261–5038
5463–6700
2997
2400
2000
2000
Max Power (kW)
467
235–373
399–793
298–313
170
149
135
Max Torque (N·m)
630
475–567
624–1123
475–521
249
182
205
Front Motor (kW)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Rear Motor (kW)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Battery (kWh)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Fuel Tank (L)
72
60
70
63
50
40
45
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Regular
Regular
Regular
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Drivetrain & Suspension
Drive System
RWD
FR
MR
FR
RWD
FWD
RWD
Transmission
7DCT
6MT
8AT
9AT
6MT / 6AT
CVT
6MT / 6AT
Front Suspension
Double A-arm
MacPherson Strut
Independent Double Wishbone
Independent Double Wishbone
MacPherson strut/lower arm
MacPherson strut/lower arm
Double A-arm
Rear Suspension
Double A-arm
Independent Multi-link
Independent Double Wishbone
Multi-link
Double A-arm
Multilink
Multilink
Front Brake
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Vented Disc
Disc
Vented Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Tire Size
225/35R20
235/55R18 / 305/30R19 / 255/40R19
245/35R19 / 345/25ZR21
245/45R18 / 285/35R19 / 255/40R19
215/40R17 / 215/40R18
235/40R19
195/50R16 / 205/45R17
Wheel Size
20" Alloy
18" Alloy / 19" Alloy
19"/20" Alloy / 21" Alloy
18" Alloy / 19" Alloy
17" Alloy / 18" Alloy
19" Alloy
16" Alloy / 17" Alloy
Seating (seats)
2
4
2
2
4
4
2
Ground Clearance (mm)
—
115–125
115
120–130
130
—
124–135
● Best value per row (numeric only) | ↓ Lower is better | Underlined = varies by grade (shown as min–max or all values)
EPA ratings are U.S. EPA combined fuel economy (mpg) and range (miles); km/L and km in parentheses are unit conversions, not WLTC values.
Equipment
McLaren
GTS
Ford
Mustang
Chevrolet
Corvette
Nissan
Z
Toyota
GR86
Honda
Prelude
Mazda
MX-5 Miata
Exterior
LED Headlights
—
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
LED Fog Lights
—
—*
—*
—*
—
—
—
Interior
Panoramic / Sunroof
—
—*
—*
—*
—
—
—
Head-Up Display
—
—*
—*
—*
—
—
—
Digital Rearview Mirror
—
—*
—*
—*
—
—
—
Ambient Lighting
—
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
—
—
—
Seating
Leather Seats
—
● STD*
—*
—*
● STD
● STD
● STD
Power Driver Seat
—
● STD*
—*
—*
—
—
—
Heated Front Seats
—
● STD*
—*
—*
● STD
● STD
● STD
Ventilated Front Seats
—
○ MOP*
—*
—*
—
—
—
Memory Seat
—
● STD*
—*
—*
—
—
—
Safety
Adaptive Cruise Control
—
● STD*★★☆
● STD*★★☆
● STD*★★☆
● STD
● STD
—
Lane Keeping Assist
—
● STD*★★☆
● STD*★★☆
● STD*★★☆
—
● STD
● STD
Blind Spot Monitoring
—
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
Surround-View Camera
—
● STD*
—*
—*
—
—
—
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
—
● STD*
—*
—*
—
● STD
● STD
Traffic Sign Recognition
—
—*
—*
—*
—
—
—
Comfort
Electronic Parking Brake
—
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
—
—
—
Auto Brake Hold
—
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
—
—
—
Wireless Charging
—
● STD*
—*
—*
—
—
—
Heated Steering Wheel
—
—*
—*
—*
—
—
—
Rear A/C Vents
—
—*
—*
—*
—
—
—
Audio / Nav / Connectivity
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
—
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
8"+ Display
—
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
—
—
—
Connected Services
—
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
—
—
—
Premium Audio (Bose/Harman)
—
● STD*
—*
—*
—
—
—
Storage & Utility
USB-C Charging
—
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
—
—
—
Tires & Wheels
Alloy Wheels
—
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
18"+ Wheels
● STD
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD
● STD
—
● STDStandard
○ MOPFactory Option (MOP)
▲ DOPDealer Option (DOP)
◆ PKGPackage Option
—Not Available
*Estimate (not stated by the manufacturer)
★★★Function Level (ADAS: ★=Basic ★★=Mid ★★★=Advanced)
Equipment-Adjusted Price
⚠ Equipment data is estimated from official manufacturer publications. Functional levels may differ between brands even for identically-named features.
McLaren
GTS
Ford
Mustang
Chevrolet
Corvette
Nissan
Z
Toyota
GR86
Honda
Prelude
Mazda
MX-5 Miata
Base Price
$224,000
$46,560
$87,895
$54,480
$34,900
$42,400
$35,730
Standard Equipment Value
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Adjusted Price
$224,000
$46,560
$87,895
$54,480
$34,900
$42,400
$35,730
Effective Price Difference
* Equipment market value is estimated from the median MOP/DOP option prices across compared models.
GTS
Benchmark (0%)
Mustang
−79.2% better value
Corvette
−60.8% better value
Z
−75.7% better value
GR86
−84.4% better value
Prelude
−81.1% better value
MX-5 Miata
−84.0% better value
Segment-Exclusive Features
SeatingPower Driver SeatMustang onlySTD
SeatingVentilated Front SeatsMustang onlyMOP
SeatingMemory SeatMustang onlySTD
SafetySurround-View CameraMustang onlySTD
ComfortWireless ChargingMustang onlySTD
Audio / Nav / ConnectivityPremium Audio (Bose/Harman)Mustang onlySTD

* Data aggregated from official manufacturer publications. Equipment market prices are estimated from the median of published MOP/DOP option prices. Verify with official manufacturer sources.

Data Sources
ModelPrice SourceSpec SourceEquipment SourceNotesRetrieved
McLaren GTS
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Ford Mustang
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteGovernment agency / EstimateEstimate
Most equipment values are estimates
  • Price: Comparison site (Cars.com, 2026-11-11) — excluding destination
  • Price (Dark Horse Premium): Comparison site (Mustang Specs (Ford's 2026 order guide prices), 2026-11-11)
  • Specs: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — specs of trims added in Nov 2026 start from the closest existing trim, with published drivetrain, powertrain and dimension figures substituted
  • Equipment: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — equipment of trims added in Nov 2026 is estimated from the closest trim (marked * in the equipment table)
  • Specs: Government agency (U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov, 2026-11-11) — EPA combined fuel economy and range (checked against EPA data; mismatched trims corrected)
2026-11-11
Chevrolet Corvette
2027 model-year price
Press report / Comparison siteGovernment agency / EstimateEstimate
Most equipment values are estimates
  • Price: Press report (GM Authority (report of the 2027 price change), 2026-11-11) — prices after the Oct 2026 $300 increase, excluding destination; 3LT, Grand Sport and Z06 1LZ are launch prices plus $300
  • Price (Grand Sport / Z06 / ZR1): Comparison site (Edmunds, 2026-11-11)
  • Specs: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — specs of trims added in Nov 2026 start from the closest existing trim, with published drivetrain, powertrain and dimension figures substituted
  • Equipment: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — equipment of trims added in Nov 2026 is estimated from the closest trim (marked * in the equipment table)
  • Specs: Government agency (U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov, 2026-11-11) — EPA combined fuel economy and range (checked against EPA data; mismatched trims corrected)
2026-11-11
Nissan Z
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteManufacturer / Comparison site / EstimateEstimate
  • Price: Comparison site (CarWhere (record of the manufacturer's published US prices), 2026-11-11) — excluding the $1,325 destination charge (2027 MY); 6MT and 9AT cost the same
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal (US new-car catalog), 2026-11-11) — seating (2), tires and the Performance's weight
  • Specs (Sport / Performance / NISMO): Manufacturer (US EPA fueleconomy.gov, 2026-11-11) — 2027 MY 9AT combined fuel economy (Z 22 mpg, NISMO 19 mpg)
  • Specs: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — specs of trims added in Nov 2026 start from the closest existing trim, with published drivetrain, powertrain and dimension figures substituted
  • Equipment: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — equipment of trims added in Nov 2026 is estimated from the closest trim (marked * in the equipment table)
2026-11-11
Toyota GR86
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Honda Prelude
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Mazda MX-5 Miata
2026 model-year price
Manufacturer / Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Price (option prices): Manufacturer (Mazda USA news release (2026 MX-5 Miata Pricing and Packaging), 2026-11-12) — premium paint $595 (all trims); tan Nappa leather $300 on Grand Touring; the Brembo/BBS/Recaro package ($5,050) is listed as a separate trim
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11

Data is mainly from manufacturers' US websites and press releases; some values come from press reports or comparison sites, or are estimates, as labeled above. Prices are MSRP excluding destination charges.