2026 US price guide
How Much Does a Racing Simulator Cost?
A complete, ready-to-drive racing simulator costs about $10,000 to $38,000 in the US, depending on motion, G-force cues and displays. A wheel and pedals for a game console start under $1,000, and professional full motion rigs can pass $100,000. Here is what you get at each price, what is not on the price tag, and real prices for every SimXperience simulator.
Racing simulator prices by tier
Typical published US prices in October 2026. Prices are for the hardware; the "hidden costs" section below covers the rest.
| Tier | Typical price | What you get | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Console or desk setup | $300 to $2,000 | Gear-driven or belt wheel, pedals, a stand or desk clamp. You supply the console or PC and screen. | Casual players trying sim racing |
| Build-it-yourself rig | $5,000 to $12,000 | Aluminum cockpit, direct-drive wheel, load-cell pedals, a gaming PC and monitors, bought separately and assembled and tuned by you. | Hobbyists who enjoy building and tuning |
| Turnkey simulator with motion | $10,000 to $35,000 | Built, tested and delivered as one system: chassis, motion, direct-drive wheel, pedals, PC, displays and software, with one company to call for support. | Home buyers who want to drive, not build |
| Premium full motion | $30,000 to $70,000+ | More motion travel, rear traction loss, sustained G-force cues, triple large displays or VR. | Serious drivers, driver training, premium venues |
| Professional and team simulators | $50,000 to $150,000+ | Engineering-grade motion platforms, custom cockpits, projection screens and on-site engineering. | Race teams, racing schools, manufacturers |
What a SimXperience racing simulator costs
Every SimXperience simulator is built and tested in Ohio and ships assembled. Every model includes the AccuForce Xtreme 28 Nm direct-drive wheel, Heusinkveld pedals, SimXperience 150mm actuator motion, 4-channel SimVibe tactile feedback and an Alienware PC (Intel Core Ultra 7, RTX 5070). Curbside freight is free in the continental US.
| Model | Price, free curbside freight | With white-glove delivery and setup | Adds over the model above it |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESR-1 | $9,999 | $12,749 | Complete motion simulator with a 55" display; add G-Seat and G-Belt later |
| Vertex | $11,999 | $15,999 | Aluminum-profile chassis and quad 32" displays; G-Belt +$999, GS-5 G-Seat +$2,999, both +$3,999 |
| ESR-2 Pro | $14,999 | $17,749 | eSports chassis with body panels and power-adjustable pedals |
| ESR-3 Pro | from $21,999 | from $24,999 | GS-5 G-Seat and G-Belt included, THX 5.1 audio; display choices from a 55" OLED to triple 32" ($23,049) and triple 55" curved ($33,998) |
| Stage 5 Full Motion | $29,999 Fully Loaded $33,999 | $33,999 Fully Loaded $37,999 | Rear traction loss motion, triple 55" OLED onboard displays plus Meta Quest 3; Fully Loaded adds G-Seat and G-Belt |
Prices as listed in our online store in October 2026. White-glove delivery brings the simulator into your room, sets it up, calibrates it and shows you how to use it.
What makes one racing simulator cost more than another
Motion
Motion is the biggest jump in price. Actuators move the seat to cue acceleration, braking, bumps and slides. More travel, faster actuators and rear traction loss (the back of the car stepping out) cost more and feel more like a real car.
Sustained G-force cues
Motion has to drift back to center during a long braking zone or corner. A G-Seat and a G-Belt keep pressure on your body for as long as the force lasts, which is what makes braking and cornering believable. On SimXperience models they add $999 to $3,999, or come included.
Wheel and pedals
A direct-drive wheel turns the car's forces into steering feel without gears or belts in the way. Load-cell pedals brake by pressure, like a real car. Both are standard on every SimXperience simulator.
Displays or VR
A single 55" screen is the most affordable. Triple screens wrap your peripheral vision for a few thousand dollars more, and a triple 55" curved setup is the premium choice. VR headsets cost less than screens but not everyone wants to wear one for long sessions.
The PC
Triple screens and VR need a strong graphics card. Every SimXperience simulator ships with an Alienware PC (Intel Core Ultra 7, RTX 5070), set up and tested with the simulator.
Delivery, setup and support
A simulator is heavy and has to be leveled, wired and calibrated. Free curbside freight, optional white-glove setup and one support number for every part all belong in the price comparison.
Costs that are not on the price tag
- Delivery and setup. Freight can add hundreds of dollars, and in-home setup more. SimXperience includes curbside freight in the continental US and offers white-glove setup from $2,750.
- A PC and displays. Many cockpits and wheel bundles are sold without them. Ours include both.
- Game subscriptions. iRacing and some other titles charge a yearly membership and sell cars and tracks separately.
- Space and power. Plan for the footprint, a clear doorway and an outlet. Every SimXperience model runs from a standard 110 V household outlet.
- Your time. A self-built rig takes days to assemble and weeks of tuning motion, force feedback and tactile settings for each car.
Turnkey or build your own?
Build your own if you enjoy choosing parts, assembling and tuning, and you are comfortable being your own support desk when a driver update breaks something.
Buy turnkey if you want to drive the day it arrives. With SimXperience the wheel, motion, G-Seat, G-Belt, tactile system and Sim Commander software come from one maker, Sim Commander tunes everything for each car and track with one click, and one support team knows your whole simulator.
Which simulator fits your budget?
Around $10,000 to $15,000
The ESR-1 ($9,999) or Vertex ($11,999): full motion, a direct-drive wheel and a PC, ready to drive. The ESR-1 can add G-Seat and G-Belt later without replacing the simulator.
Around $15,000 to $25,000
The ESR-2 Pro ($14,999) for a finished look, or the ESR-3 Pro (from $21,999) with G-Seat and G-Belt included, the most complete G-force package in a compact footprint.
$30,000 and up
The Stage 5 Full Motion ($29,999, Fully Loaded $33,999) with rear traction loss, or the ESR-3 Pro with triple 55" curved displays ($33,998).
Financing
Spread the cost with our financing partner Avvance. Checking your rate takes a few minutes. Financing covers up to $25,000; any remainder is paid as a down payment.
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