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Lotus Exige (S3)

2012–2021

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  • Lowest price

    £37,128

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £60,814

    Since 2020 · n=2

  • Highest price

    £84,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    2

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 2 lots

Lotus Exige

Based on 2 verified auction results

No signal yet

£69,229

Market value · recent verified sales

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

5-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

Estimates pool 6 verified sales across Australia, United Kingdom — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

41

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many Lotus Exige remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

2

Cars

SORN

2

Cars

Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).

Marque analyst note

The Lotus Exige S3 market remains thin and difficult to assess with precision. Only two transactions have been tracked in the past twelve months, establishing a median asking price of £69,229, but this limited transaction volume makes trend analysis unreliable.

The Exige S3 occupies the collectible tier with a score of 6, reflecting its status as an appreciating classic and its moderate desirability among enthusiasts. The model commands attention from a subset of the market, though it lacks the universal recognition that drives higher-volume sales.

Liquidity for the Exige S3 is constrained, with no active listings currently visible and only two recorded transactions over a full year. This illiquidity means that sellers should expect extended marketing periods and buyers will face limited choice when sourcing examples.

The sparse transaction record prevents reliable assessment of price momentum or condition norms. Prospective participants in this market should treat each opportunity as distinct and seek independent valuation rather than relying on broader pricing signals.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£69,229
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed2
  • SORN'd (off-road)2
  • Total in DVLA records4
  • All Lotus Exiges192
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked6
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared6 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£550
  • Maintenance£1,500
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£4,450
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through50%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£60,814
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£37,128 – £84,500
  • Total Sales Tracked2

Recent sales

  • £84,500

    Collecting Cars · 4 Aug 2026

  • £37,128

    the-market · 10 Jul 2025

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.