Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV
1996–1998

US$15,923
Market value · recent verified sales
Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in United States.
MSRP
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Collectibility
7/10
Highly Collectible
3-Year Forecast
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Not enough sales data
5-Year Forecast
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Not enough sales data
Estimates based on 2 verified United States sales.
Market scores
30
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV trades at a median of US$15,923 in the current US market, positioning it as an accessible entry point within the Japanese performance-car segment. With no recorded sales over the past 12 months in our tracking database, price discovery remains limited and directional momentum cannot be reliably assessed.
Production reached approximately 9,000 units globally, a relatively constrained output that supports the car's classification as highly collectible. The Evolution IV occupies an appreciating-classic category, reflecting gradual recognition among enthusiasts despite modest mainstream awareness compared to later-generation models.
Liquidity for the model remains illiquid, with zero active listings and no tracked transactions in our 12-month window. This thin market activity suggests that buyers and sellers operate at considerable distance from one another, often through private channels or specialist brokers rather than transparent auction venues.
The combination of low current desirability and sparse transaction data limits visibility into condition benchmarks and typical mileage profiles for cars that do change hands. Without recent sales to analyze, expectations around maintenance standards or originality premiums cannot be anchored to market precedent.
The scarcity of trading activity underscores that Lancer Evolution IV ownership remains concentrated among dedicated enthusiasts rather than the broader collector market. Any investor or buyer should expect extended holding periods and should rely on specialist importers or forums to identify available inventory and negotiate pricing.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$15,923
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
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 Months0
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price—
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
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- Total Sales Tracked0
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.