5 Christmas Presents That Actually Cost More Than A New Car

Rolls-Royce may be synonymous with ultra-luxury automobiles, but the British marque’s attention to detail extends far beyond the driveway. Among its most extravagant lifestyle offerings is a bespoke chess set, crafted to the same exacting standards as the cars themselves. With its sleek, contemporary design, it’s intended to look perfectly at home alongside a Rolls-Royce parked in the garage. 

Buyers can choose from an array of high-gloss finishes and rich leather colors for the piece holder, including Blackwood, Macassar Ebony, and Obsidian Ayous. While Rolls-Royce doesn’t officially list a price, various sources suggest this refined board game can command a figure of around $50,000. 

Do you know someone who has always dreamed of becoming a Formula 1 driver? If so, this is the ultimate bucket-list gift—assuming you have $100,000 burning a hole in your pocket. Built to replicate the sensation of racing at the highest level of motorsport, this state-of-the-art simulator is designed to mimic the experience of driving Fernando Alonso’s or Lance Stroll’s Formula 1 car. 

Using advanced motion systems, ultra-realistic visuals, and finely tuned controls, the simulator delivers an experience that blurs the line between virtual and real. From the seating position to the feedback through the steering wheel, every detail is engineered to make the driver feel like they’re strapped into a genuine F1 cockpit—without needing a racing superlicense. 

This extravagant gift is designed for young car enthusiasts with big dreams and even bigger budgets. French automaker De La Chapelle builds both full-size cars and scaled-down replicas, and this child-sized Ferrari 330/P2 falls into the latter category. Unlike most kids’ cars, it’s powered by a real combustion engine rather than an electric motor. The Honda-sourced 0.1-liter engine is paired with an automatic transmission, giving it a level of authenticity rarely seen in children’s vehicles. While examples are rare, they do occasionally appear at auction. 

The design is inspired by Ferrari’s legendary 330/P2 race car from the brand’s iconic “P” series of the 1960s and 1970s. The original featured a 4.0-liter V12 producing 404 horsepower and could sprint from 0 to 60 mph in around four seconds—performance a world away from this miniature version, but the racing DNA remains unmistakable. 

Rolex is a long-standing partner of the iconic Goodwood Revival, the UK’s annual celebration of vintage motorsport. Each year, the brand honors one standout competitor with its prestigious “Driver of the Meeting” award, and in 2025 that distinction went to racing driver Chris Ward, who received an engraved Rolex Perpetual 1908. 

The elegant timepiece is offered in several configurations, including a “Settimo” bracelet crafted from 18-carat yellow gold. While the Perpetual 1908 isn’t considered ultra-expensive by high-horology standards—where prices can reach into the millions—it still carries a price tag that comfortably exceeds that of many brand-new cars. 

Swedish EV brand Polestar, part of the Volvo family, teamed up with electric boat innovator Candela to create the striking C-8 Polestar Edition—a luxury vessel with sustainability at its core. The result is a sleek, forward-thinking boat that blends cutting-edge electric technology with premium design. 

Power comes from the same battery and charging technology found in Polestar’s own Polestar 2 hatchback, allowing the C-8 to charge from 10% to 80% in as little as 30 minutes. With seating for a driver and six passengers, it’s capable of carrying an entire family in comfort. If you’re shopping for the ultimate gift for an EV enthusiast and have around half a million dollars to spend, this electric boat makes a compelling case.