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Lotus Exige (S2)

2004–2011

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  • Lowest price

    US$83,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$83,500

    Since 2020 · n=1

  • Highest price

    US$83,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    1

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 1 lots

Lotus Exige

Based on 1 verified auction result

HOLDAppreciatingmedium confidence

US$41,374

Market value · recent verified sales

+23.6%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 23.6% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$68,198

+65%

5-Year Forecast

US$80,595

+95%

Estimates pool 8 verified sales across United Kingdom, Australia, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

38

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Lotus Exige S2 sits at a median of $41,374 in the current US market, up 23.6% year-over-year, though this trajectory is supported by just a single transaction over the past twelve months. The signal remains "Hold" given the thin data set and illiquid market conditions that characterize this model.

Liquidity constraints define the Exige S2 experience; with zero active listings and only one tracked sale in the past year, buyers and sellers should expect protracted search periods and limited negotiating leverage. The singular transaction sample underscores that pricing signals remain tentative and subject to wide variance depending on condition, specification, and individual buyer motivation.

The Exige S2 carries a collectibility score of 6, placing it firmly in collectible territory, though current desirability registers as low. Production figures are not available, but the model's modest sales activity and narrow owner base reinforce its niche standing within the broader sports-car market.

The single documented transaction averaged 13,000 miles, suggesting well-maintained examples are circulating, though the sample size offers minimal insight into typical condition patterns across the broader owner population.

Base projections point to meaningful appreciation: the model is forecast to reach approximately $68,198 within three years (a 64.8% gain) and $80,595 within five years (a 94.8% gain). These trajectories assume continued collector interest and stable market conditions but should be interpreted cautiously given the current illiquidity and low trading frequency that limit confidence in near-term price discovery.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$41,374
  • Annual appr. rate+23.6%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked8
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared8 (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)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$2,010
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,830
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-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$83,500
  • Avg Mileage at Sale13,000 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$83,500 – US$83,500
  • Total Sales Tracked1

Recent sales

  • US$83,500

    Bring a Trailer · 29 Jul 2026

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