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Mazda RX-8

2003–2012

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  • Lowest price

    US$4,999

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$9,744

    Since 2020 · n=14

  • Highest price

    US$19,250

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    14

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 14 lots

Mazda RX-8

Based on 14 verified auction results

No signal yet

US$6,700

Market value · recent verified sales

MSRP

—

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$6,700

+0%

5-Year Forecast

US$6,700

+0%

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Market scores

40

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Limited-slip diff

    +US$6,329+65%

    4 with · 12 without · low confidence

  • Built ≤ 2008

    −US$3,766-39%

    8 with · 8 without · high 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 is holding at a median price of $6,700 in the US market, with no meaningful price movement detected over the past year based on the six transactions tracked in that period.

The car occupies a stable modern-classic category, positioned between contemporary used vehicles and established collectibles. Moderate desirability and a collectible rating reflect the model's rotary-engine appeal to enthusiasts, though its market remains decidedly niche. Without production-volume data, the rarity profile cannot be precisely quantified, but supply constraints do not appear to be reshaping values at present.

The tracked inventory shows very thin liquidity, with only 14 total sales in the dataset. This limited transaction count means pricing signals are soft and buyers may face extended searches or regional supply gaps. The narrow sample also constrains confidence in trend projections.

Sampled cars average 57,592 miles, suggesting the surviving examples are in mid-range condition and use rather than garage queens. This mileage profile aligns with ownership patterns for affordable enthusiast vehicles that see periodic driving.

Base projections hold the $6,700 median flat over both three and five years, reflecting the market's equilibrium between lingering rotary-engine interest and the RX-8's aging platform and mechanical reputation. Absent a broader shift in collector sentiment toward early-2000s Japanese sports cars, values appear unlikely to accelerate materially in the near term.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$6,700

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked18
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared18 (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$1,210
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • DepreciationUS$400
  • Total annual costUS$5,430

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months14
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$10,849
  • Avg Mileage at Sale57,592 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$4,999 – US$19,250
  • Total Sales Tracked14

Recent sales

Showing latest 14
  • US$19,250

    cars-and-bids · 14 Sept 2026

  • US$10,600

    cars-and-bids · 3 Sept 2026

  • US$7,000

    Bring a Trailer · 31 Aug 2026

  • US$10,500

    Bring a Trailer · 26 Aug 2026

  • US$16,500

    Bring a Trailer · 7 Aug 2026

  • US$18,500

    Bring a Trailer · 27 Jul 2026

  • US$8,988

    Bring a Trailer · 22 Jul 2026

  • US$7,300

    Bring a Trailer · 15 Jul 2026

  • US$18,250

    Bring a Trailer · 3 Jul 2026

  • US$10,800

    Bring a Trailer · 26 May 2026

Common questions

What is a Mazda RX-8 worth in 2026?

The current United States market median is US$6,700, based on 6 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$4,999 to US$19,250.

How many Mazda RX-8s are for sale right now?

No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.

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