Mazda RX-8
2003–2012
Lowest price
$16,600
Since 2020
Median price
$21,426
Since 2020 · n=2
Highest price
$26,251
Since 2020
Sold cars
2
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 2 lots

Based on 2 verified auction results
$14,991
Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
—
Not enough sales data
5-Year Forecast
—
Not enough sales data
Estimates pool 12 verified sales across Australia, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.
Market scores
31
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Limited-slip diff
+$21,306+142%3 with · 9 without · low confidence
Built ≤ 2007
−$4,629-31%6 with · 6 without · med confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Mazda RX-8 occupies a narrow band in the Australian market, with the current median sitting at AUD $14,991 across a very limited transaction base. The scarcity of sales data—only two transactions tracked over the past twelve months—makes directional confidence difficult, though the car holds its classification as a stable modern classic.
Liquidity remains severely constrained for the RX-8 in Australia, with no active listings detected and minimal turnover. This illiquidity means buyers should expect extended search periods and sellers may face friction in finding motivated counterparties at asking prices.
The RX-8 registers as collectible in desirability metrics, yet broader market appetite remains low. Its rotary-engine heritage and distinctive driving character appeal to a niche audience, which naturally limits transaction frequency and geographic reach across the Australian market.
Without sufficient transaction volume or established pricing signals, medium-term outlook projections cannot be reliably modeled. Prospective buyers and sellers should treat current pricing as indicative rather than definitive, given the thinness of comparable recent sales.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value$14,991
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked12
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared12 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$910
- Maintenance$1,830
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation$810
- Total annual cost$8,420
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months1
- Sell-Through50%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price$21,426
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range$16,600 – $26,251
- Total Sales Tracked2
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.