Toyota MR2 (SW20)
1989–1999
Lowest price
US$5,200
Since 2020
Median price
US$17,835
Since 2020 · n=6
Highest price
US$36,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
6
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 6 lots

Based on 6 verified auction results
US$18,670
Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$18,670
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$18,670
+0%
Market scores
34
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1992
−US$3,151-18%4 with · 4 without · low 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 Toyota MR2 SW20 is trading at a median of $18,670 in the US market, with minimal price movement tracked over the past year due to a very small sample size of transactions.
Liquidity remains thin with only six total sales tracked in our database, making it difficult to establish confident directional signals or seasonal patterns. The 12-month sample of three sales is too limited to draw reliable conclusions about current momentum.
These cars typically show mileage around 123,700 miles at sale, suggesting most surviving examples are well-used daily drivers rather than garage-kept specimens. The third-generation MR2's classified status as a stable modern classic reflects its position as a recognized enthusiast car with growing appreciation as examples age.
Desirability currently rates low in the broader collector market, which aligns with the thin transaction volume and lack of active inventory. This positioning suggests the SW20 remains a niche purchase, appealing mainly to dedicated Toyota sports car enthusiasts rather than mainstream collectors.
Base projections hold the median flat at $18,670 through both the three- and five-year horizons, reflecting the current stability and lack of strong appreciation signals. Without stronger transaction data or demonstrable demand shifts, the market appears to be consolidating at present valuations rather than trending sharply in either direction.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$18,670
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked9
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared9 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- DepreciationUS$1,070
- Total annual costUS$6,100
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months6
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$18,770
- Avg Mileage at Sale123,700 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$5,200 – US$36,000
- Total Sales Tracked6
Recent sales
Showing latest 6US$15,250
Bring a Trailer · 11 Aug 2026
black
US$5,200
Bring a Trailer · 10 Aug 2026
5-speed manual
US$20,500
Bring a Trailer · 25 Jul 2026
Super Red · 5-speed manual
US$36,000
Bring a Trailer · 7 Jul 2026
5-speed manual
US$18,670
cars-and-bids · 30 Apr 2026
103,000 mi
manual
US$17,000
cars-and-bids · 26 Mar 2026
144,400 mi
Super White · manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.