Mazda RX-8
2003–2012
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

Based on 14 verified auction results
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%)
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 14US$19,250
cars-and-bids · 14 Sept 2026
27,000 mi
Cosmo Red · 6-speed manual
US$10,600
cars-and-bids · 3 Sept 2026
95,400 mi
manual
US$7,000
Bring a Trailer · 31 Aug 2026
92,000 mi
Crystal White Pearl · 6-speed manual
US$10,500
Bring a Trailer · 26 Aug 2026
24,000 mi
Velocity Red Mica · 6-speed manual
US$16,500
Bring a Trailer · 7 Aug 2026
11,000 mi
Velocity Red Mica · manual
US$18,500
Bring a Trailer · 27 Jul 2026
47,000 mi
Aurora Blue Mica · 6-speed manual
US$8,988
Bring a Trailer · 22 Jul 2026
32,000 mi
Diamond Gray Metallic · automatic
US$7,300
Bring a Trailer · 15 Jul 2026
39,000 mi
Titanium Gray Metallic · 4-speed automatic
US$18,250
Bring a Trailer · 3 Jul 2026
47,000 mi
Aurora Blue Mica · 6-speed manual
US$10,800
Bring a Trailer · 26 May 2026
manual
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.