Acura NSX Price: MSRP, Trims & Real-World Cost

Acura has sold two very different cars under the NSX name. The first generation arrived for the 1991 model year as a mid-engine, aluminum-bodied sports coupe and stayed in production for years. The second generation, a hybrid-assisted supercar, came back for the 2017 model year. A search for "NSX price" mixes the two, which is why the numbers people quote can be so far apart.

This page keeps three things separate. The first is what each generation cost new. The second is what individual used cars have sold for at auction, with the date of each sale. The third is a short list of what changes the price of an NSX and what to check before you buy one.

Original MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price for a model year. It leaves out destination charges, taxes, dealer add-ons, and any markup a dealer may have asked for. The first-generation figure below comes from a comparison of the 1993 and 2017 cars published by duPont REGISTRY.

The 2017 NSX started at $156,000, according to SlashGear's report on the confirmed pricing. That is the starting figure for the second generation, not a price for every car. Optional equipment, paint, and the destination charge moved the final sticker higher on individual cars.

First generation vs. second generation

The 1991 car was offered at $60,000. The 2017 car started at $156,000. Those are prices from two different eras, and they are not adjusted for inflation here. If you are comparing what a buyer paid in each year, keep in mind that the two cars also use different engines, different drivetrains, and different technology, so the two price tags do not describe equivalent cars.

First-generation NSX cars are now collector cars, and most price information comes from individual auction results. The sales below all took place on Bring a Trailer, an online auction site. Each one is a single result for a specific car on a specific day. None of them is an average.

The spread is wide, and the reasons are in the car descriptions.

• The 2001 NSX-T with a six-speed manual and 29k miles sold for $160,000 on October 9, 2026. The NSX-T is the removable-roof version.
• A 1991 car with a five-speed and 32k miles sold for $103,469 on September 17, 2026. A 1991 model is a first-year car, which some collectors look for.
• A 1994 car with a five-speed, sold by an owner of 29 years, brought $86,500 on September 5, 2026.

Mileage, transmission, and ownership history all show up in the listing text. Long single-owner histories and low mileage often draw stronger interest, but each result still depends on who happened to be bidding that week.

The Zanardi Edition is a separate car

One result in the list does not belong with the others. The 1999 NSX Zanardi Edition, number 22, with 23k miles, sold for $628,000 on September 23, 2026. The Zanardi was a special edition, and its price reflects that. It should not be used to estimate what a standard first-generation NSX is worth. If you are shopping for an ordinary NSX, look at the standard-car results above and leave the Zanardi aside.

Two NSX cars from nearby model years can sell for very different amounts. The usual reasons are these.

• Generation. The 1991 to early-2000s cars and the 2017 and later cars are separate markets.
• Special editions. Limited versions such as the Zanardi follow their own pricing and should be compared only with each other.
• Mileage. Low-mileage cars are scarce, and listings tend to mention it up front.
• Body style. The NSX-T, with its removable roof panel, is sold alongside the fixed-roof coupe, and buyers may weigh them differently.
• Transmission. The auction results above include five-speed and six-speed manual cars. Check which gearbox a car has before you compare prices.
• Documentation. Service records, original manuals, and a clear ownership history can change what a buyer is willing to pay.
• Condition and repainting. Accident history and paintwork affect value on any aluminum-bodied car, and repairs can be specialized.

A car this age and this rare deserves more checking than an ordinary used coupe. Start with a vehicle history report to look for accidents, title problems, and odometer inconsistencies. Then have an independent shop that knows the model perform a pre-purchase inspection. Ask for service records, and ask what major work has been done and when. Look at the condition of the body, the underside, the tires, and the interior wear.

Insurance and storage are worth pricing too. Collector-car insurance can differ from a standard policy, and quotes vary by driver, location, and how the car is used. Ask your insurer for a quote on the specific VIN before you commit.

Auction prices usually add a buyer's fee, and you will pay taxes, title, and registration on top. Compare the all-in total, not just the hammer price.