Mazda RX-7 (FD)
1992–2002
Lowest price
US$23,950
Since 2020
Median price
US$38,750
Since 2020 · n=14
Highest price
US$99,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
14
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 14 lots
Based on 14 verified auction results
US$38,000
Market value · recent verified sales
+3.5%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Prices have been flat (+3.5%). No strong directional signal.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$41,435
+9%
5-Year Forecast
US$42,606
+12%
Market scores
54
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Good
60
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1995
−US$3,371-9%21 with · 19 without · high confidence
Limited-slip diff
−US$2,451-6%5 with · 36 without · med confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. 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-7 FD is trading at a median of $38,000 in the US market, up 3.5 percent over the past twelve months—a measured gain that reflects steady if unspectacular collector interest. The HOLD signal suggests we are in a stabilization phase after several years of stronger appreciation, with the market neither signaling strength nor weakness.
Transaction velocity remains thin, with only nine sales recorded over the twelve-month window and fourteen tracked across the broader dataset. This limited liquidity means that buyers should expect modest selection and potentially wider bid-ask spreads, while sellers may need patience to locate the right buyer.
The FD generation benefits from solid production volume of roughly 68,600 units worldwide, placing it within the accessible realm of collectible sports cars rather than the ultra-rare tier. Rated as collectible with a score of 5 and classified as an appreciating classic, the RX-7 FD draws steady demand from rotary-engine enthusiasts and Japanese-car collectors, though broader market desirability remains moderate.
Transacted examples average 48,300 miles, indicating that most RX-7 FDs in commerce have experienced normal use rather than extreme preservation. This typical mileage band has become the de facto expectation for well-maintained examples in this market segment.
Looking ahead, the base case projects the median price to reach approximately $41,435 within three years—a 9 percent gain—and $42,606 within five years, representing 12.1 percent cumulative appreciation from current levels. This trajectory assumes steady but unaccelerated collector appetite and stable mechanical values for the iconic rotary platform, without major supply shocks or cultural shifts in Japanese classic car demand.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$38,000
- Annual appr. rate+3.5%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked41
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared41 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months12
- Sell-Through86%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$47,371
- Avg Mileage at Sale48,333 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$23,950 – US$99,000
- Total Sales Tracked14
Recent sales
Showing latest 14US$38,500
Bring a Trailer · 9 Aug 2026
5-speed manual
US$51,000
Bring a Trailer · 4 Aug 2026
78,000 mi
Montego Blue Metallic · 5-speed manual
US$39,000
Bring a Trailer · 14 Jul 2026
5-speed manual
US$23,950
Bring a Trailer · 7 Jul 2026
Brilliant Black · 5-speed manual
US$38,500
Bring a Trailer · 1 Jul 2026
Montego Blue Metallic · 5-speed manual
US$50,500
cars-and-bids · 26 May 2026
41,000 mi
5-speed manual
US$38,000
Bring a Trailer · 23 May 2026
Brilliant Black · manual
US$28,250
Bring a Trailer · 21 May 2026
Montego Blue Metallic · 5-speed manual
US$27,500
Bring a Trailer · 19 May 2026
Innocent Blue Mica · 5-Speed
US$40,000
cars-and-bids · 12 May 2026
26,000 mi
Montego Blue Mica · 5-speed manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.