Supra MK4 Price Guide for US Buyers

As of mid-2026, a Toyota Supra MK4 costs anywhere from about $30,000 for a tired naturally aspirated car to well over $200,000 for an untouched US-market twin-turbo six-speed. The badge is the same on every car. The engine, gearbox, paperwork and history are what change the price.

For a good, documented twin-turbo MK4 in the US, plan on roughly $60,000 to $130,000 (mid-2026 auction results). Expect about $30,000 to $70,000 for a naturally aspirated car, and $130,000 or more for an original factory six-speed turbo. If you import a Japanese car, add freight, duty, fees and registration on top of the purchase price.

The supra mk4 price you see in a listing is only a starting point. You still need to check what the car was when it left the factory, what has been changed since, and what it will cost to make it legal and reliable in your state.

Key Takeaways

• Engine and gearbox originality move the price more than mileage does.
• A Japanese import adds landed costs and paperwork that a US-market car does not need.
• The best buy is the car with the most complete records your full budget allows.

What Do Recent US Sales Actually Show?

Completed sale prices spread very widely. Twin-turbo cars sit well above naturally aspirated ones. Clean US-market six-speeds set the ceiling, and imported Japanese cars fill a broad middle band.

What Have Comparable Cars Sold for in US Dollars?

Here are approximate mid-2026 bands from public auction results:

Configuration	Approximate 2026 value (USD)
Naturally aspirated, 5-speed or automatic	~$30,000 to $70,000
Twin-turbo, 4-speed automatic	~$60,000 to $110,000
Twin-turbo, modified (either gearbox)	~$45,000 to $110,000
Twin-turbo, original 6-speed manual	~$130,000 and up

The top of the market is set by a few standout cars. Rare, low-mileage, original US-spec twin-turbo six-speeds have sold for well over $200,000 at major US auctions.

Don't price an ordinary car against those results. They are rare, low-mileage, original manuals.

How Do US-Market Cars Compare with JDM Imports?

US-market cars set the price ceiling. Toyota sold the MK4 in the US from mid-1993 through 1998. Left-hand-drive US twin-turbo six-speeds, especially with the removable Sport Roof, hold the top auction results.

Japanese import cars are right-hand drive and arrive on import paperwork, without a US title from new. In 2026 results, imported JDM cars cleared a wide band of roughly $38,000 to $150,000, depending on how original they were. For a sense of current Japan-sourced asking prices, JDMBUYSELL's A80 Supra listings showed a median asking price of US$57,547 across 114 priced listings on November 13, 2026.

On the Japan side, listings span roughly $9,000 to $99,000, averaging around $45,000, before any import costs. Naturally aspirated automatics fill the bottom of that range. Low-mileage twin-turbo six-speeds fill the top.

JDM cars give you more cars to choose from, but they take more checking. Many were modified when they were newer. Mileage can be hard to verify because the odometer reads in kilometers.

Why Are Asking Prices Different from Sold Prices?

Asking prices are what sellers hope to get. Sold prices are what buyers paid. For rare cars, the two can be far apart.

At any moment, only a few dozen cars are on the market. One tracker showed 37 fourth-gen Supras for sale at one point. With so few cars to compare, a seller can anchor high and wait.

Base your offer on completed sales of cars with the same:

• Engine
• Gearbox
• Market of origin
• Modification level

Also check whether a sold price includes the buyer's premium. Auction results with fees often run 5% or more above the hammer price, so compare like with like.

Which Specifications Change What You Pay?

Three specifications drive the price more than anything else:

• Whether the car has the factory twin-turbo 2JZ-GTE engine
• Whether the six-speed manual is original to the car
• What the Japanese grade code says about how the car was built

Pricing a naturally aspirated automatic against a factory twin-turbo six-speed can be a six-figure mistake.

How Much Does Factory Turbo Specification Matter?

The factory turbo is the biggest single price lever. In the US, the twin-turbo 2JZ-GTE was rated at 320 hp and 315 lb-ft. The naturally aspirated 2JZ-GE was rated at 220 hp.

Because turbo cars are worth so much more, some sellers dress naturally aspirated cars up to look like turbos. A turbo badge, wing or boost gauge proves nothing. Before you pay turbo money, confirm these on the documents:

• The chassis code
• The engine code
• The factory gearbox

On a JDM car, check the auction sheet and export certificate. On a US car, check that the VIN decodes to the turbo model.

Why Do Factory Manuals and Gearbox Conversions Differ in Value?

A factory Getrag V160 six-speed in an original twin-turbo is the most valuable MK4 combination. A car converted to a manual later is a different and cheaper car, even when it looks the same from the driver's seat.

The V160 is strong and handles big power increases. That is exactly why so many were driven hard, and why few unmodified ones survive.

Automatic turbo cars are common, and many have been swapped to manual since. A swap can be done well and still won't bring original-manual money. Collectors pay for factory originality.

Ask the seller to prove the gearbox is original. Useful evidence includes:

• The VIN decode or build data
• A matching transmission code
• Clutch pedal assembly and wiring that look factory
• Records showing who did any gearbox work

Automatic cars still make sense for many buyers. A stock automatic street car with records can be a smarter purchase than a neglected six-speed.

What Do RZ and RZ-S Badges Tell You?

On a Japanese-market car, the grade code tells you how Toyota built it. That makes it one of the most useful price checks on a JDM car. RZ is the Japanese twin-turbo grade, sold as a hardtop and as an aero-top.

The RZ-S is a related grade, and its equipment and gearbox differ from the RZ. Confirm its exact specification against the export certificate and Toyota's Japanese historical spec listing. Don't rely on the seller's description.

Japanese twin-turbo cars carry a 280 PS rating. Don't convert that figure into the US 320-hp number, because the cars differ in tuning and emissions hardware. JDMBUYSELL's Supra history gives the same 280 PS rating for the Japanese 2JZ-GTE cars.

Badges are easy to swap, so the paperwork is what counts. If the grade on the auction sheet doesn't match the car's engine, gearbox and differential, price it as the car it is today.

What Does a JDM Car Cost to Import and Register?

On top of the purchase price, plan for:

• Exporter fees
• Ocean freight and marine insurance
• Customs duty and the merchandise processing fee
• Broker and port charges
• State titling

Federal eligibility depends on the exact build date. Your state then makes its own decision about registration.

Which Expenses Belong in Your Landed-Cost Budget?

For a typical import, the added costs of the import process run about $3,000 to $5,000, as of 2026. Container shipping and higher-value cars push that figure up.

Cost item	Approximate amount (2026)
Base duty, passenger car (HTS 8703.23.01)	2.5% of value
Section 232 tariff, cars 25+ years old	0% additional
Merchandise Processing Fee	0.3464% of value, min. $34.58, max. $670.86
Exporter fee, freight, broker, port, DMV	Varies by car and route

Check one more item with your customs filer before you buy. CBP guidance effective July 24, 2026 lists a combined 12.5% rate for some products of Japan whose normal rate is below 12.5%. Ask how it applies to your car's classification before you commit to a budget.

For a high-value turbo car, container shipping and agreed-value transit insurance are worth the extra cost.

How Do Build Date and Original Configuration Affect Eligibility?

Federal eligibility goes by the build month, not the model year. Check the build date on the vehicle plate and the export certificate before you bid.

As of 2026, here is where the MK4 run stands:

Build year	Eligible to import
1993 to 2000	Now
2001	Month by month through 2026
2002	2027

Two federal agencies apply separate tests:

• NHTSA (safety): A vehicle 25 or more years old by date of manufacture is exempt from the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
• EPA (emissions): The EPA exempts vehicles at least 21 years old, but only in original configuration, without modifications from the manufacturer's design.

A replacement engine fails the EPA test unless it is the same model as the original. The EPA strongly encourages importers using the age exemption to call its Imports Hotline before shipping.

What Do CBP Entry and State Registration Require?

Entry goes through US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). At entry, you file:

• CBP Form 7501 (the entry summary)
• DOT Form HS-7, Box 1, for the 25-year exemption
• EPA Form 3520-1, Code E, for the age exemption
• A commercial invoice in English that shows the purchase price

The car must be entered within 15 calendar days of landing. Customs may ask for proof of age, so ask the seller what age evidence exists before you pay. On the Japan side, the car also needs an export or deregistration certificate.

For your DMV, CBP will stamp a paper Form 7501 only if you ask. It does not stamp the HS-7 or Form 3520-1.

State rules come after federal clearance. California DMV warns that some imported vehicles can't be registered in California. Call your DMV before you buy.

How Should Condition and Modifications Affect Your Offer?

Two cars with the same mileage can sell for three or four times apart. The modification file and the inspection results usually explain the gap. Base your offer on what a specialist finds, and subtract the cost of every unresolved fault.

What Should a Pre-Purchase Inspection Cover?

Most MK4s are now more than 25 years old, but late builds are still becoming eligible month by month (see the table above), so check the build date on the plate first. Any 1993 Toyota Supra or 1994 Toyota Supra MK4 needs an age-focused inspection, however clean it looks. Start with the body and structure, then move to the mechanical parts.

• Rust: Check the rear quarter panels, behind the rear wheels, around the fuel filler and at the subframe mounts.
• Accident damage: Look for uneven panel gaps, overspray and welding marks on the floor pans.
• Compression: All six cylinders should read between 170 and 185 PSI with no more than 10 percent variation.
• Turbos: Check for shaft play, and test for boost creep under load.
• Gearbox: Watch for clutch slip, worn second-gear synchros and leaking hydraulics.
• Mileage: On imports, match the odometer to the auction sheet and deregistration papers.

If a seller says a problem "just needs a tune," treat it as a fault. Price it as one until a technician proves otherwise.

How Do Modifications and Missing Records Change Value?

Stock, documented cars are the rare ones, and they bring the premium. The 2JZ-GTE is one of the most heavily tuned engines ever built, so most surviving turbo cars have been boosted, swapped or modified.

A modified car can still be a good buy if the work is well documented. Ask for:

• Receipts
• Tune files and dyno sheets
• The name of the shop that did the work
• The boost level and fuel the car ran on

Cut fenders, amateur wiring and cheap turbo kits lower the value.

Missing records lower the price in a way you can see in auction results. Heavily modified or high-mileage turbo cars fell as low as $30,375 in early 2025.

For a JDM car, modifications also affect whether you can import it. A non-original engine can fail the EPA test before value even comes into it.

What Initial Repairs and Ownership Costs Should You Budget for?

Set aside money for catch-up maintenance on day one, because most cars need some. Approximate 2026 costs:

Item	Approximate cost
Regular service per year	$300 to $500
Timing belt with water pump, every 100,000 km	$800 to $1,200
V160 clutch	$1,500 to $2,500
Full V160 rebuild	$3,000 to $5,000
Turbo replacement, each	$1,200 to $2,000
Insurance per year	$2,000 to $5,000

If a seller can't show a recent timing belt service, assume you'll pay for one. An agreed-value insurance policy protects what you paid if the car is damaged or stolen.

Choose the Best-Documented Car Within Your Total Budget

The smartest Toyota Supra MK4 purchase is the car with the most complete paper trail that fits your full budget. That budget includes import costs, registration and first-year repairs.

Work through it in this order:

1. Decide which car you want. Naturally aspirated, turbo automatic or factory turbo six-speed. Each trades in its own price band.
2. Verify the identity. Match the chassis code, engine code, gearbox and grade on the documents.
3. Check eligibility. For a JDM car, read the build date on the vehicle plate and confirm your state will register it.
4. Add up the total cost. Include the price, buyer's premium, landed costs, inspection, insurance and catch-up maintenance.
5. Make your offer from the inspection. Subtract the cost of every unresolved fault.

Paying a little more for a car with full records usually costs less than fixing an undocumented one. Before you send a deposit, get the auction sheet, export certificate or US title history in writing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest way to buy a Supra MK4 in the US?

A naturally aspirated automatic is the cheapest way into a Toyota Supra MK4. Japanese listings start near $9,000 before import costs, and US sales start around $30,000 as of 2026. Budget for rust repair and deferred maintenance, which are common on low-priced cars.

Why is a factory-manual twin-turbo Supra MK4 so expensive?

Few original Toyota Supra twin-turbo six-speeds survive unmodified, and collectors compete hard for them. That is why the best of them sell for several times the price of a typical car. Conversions and modified manuals sell well below that level.

Is importing a JDM Supra cheaper than buying one already in the US?

Importing a Japanese car is often cheaper for naturally aspirated and mid-grade turbo cars, even after roughly $3,000 to $5,000 in added costs. Clean US-market six-speeds still top the market, and imports add paperwork and verification risk. Compare the full landed cost against US cars with the same specification.

Can I legally import a modified Supra MK4?

Some modifications can stop a legal import. The EPA's 21-year exemption covers only cars in original configuration, and a non-original engine fails unless it is the same model as the original. Call the EPA Imports Hotline before you buy any modified car.

Does federal import eligibility mean I can register a Supra in every state?

No. Federal clearance from NHTSA, the EPA and CBP is separate from state registration. California, for example, warns that some imported vehicles can't be registered there, so check with your state DMV before you buy.