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Lotus Elise (S3)

2010–2021

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  • Lowest price

    $84,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $84,500

    Since 2020 · n=1

  • Highest price

    $84,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    1

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 1 lots

Based on 1 verified auction result

HOLDStablelow confidence

$61,467

Market value · recent verified sales

+7.3%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Prices have been flat (+7.3%). No strong directional signal.

MSRP

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$72,468

+18%

5-Year Forecast

$76,441

+24%

Estimates pool 4 verified sales across United Kingdom, Australia — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

28

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Good

60

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Lotus Elise S3 is trading at a median of AUD $61,467 in the Australian market, up 7.3 percent over the past year. The signal remains neutral (hold), reflecting stable market conditions with limited momentum in either direction.

Liquidity is extremely constrained, with only a single transaction tracked over the past twelve months. This sparse activity makes price discovery difficult and means buyers or sellers should expect extended marketing periods and potential pricing friction when attempting to transact.

The Elise S3 occupies the stable modern classic category, sitting in the collectible tier with a moderate score. Desirability currently registers as low, likely a function of its relative youth, modest production context, and the broader softness in the modern Lotus segment.

The one transacted example showed approximately 1,027 miles, suggesting careful ownership and typical use patterns for cars in this age bracket. No active listings are currently in the market, reinforcing the illiquid nature of supply.

Base projections suggest appreciation to AUD $72,468 over three years (17.9 percent) and AUD $76,441 over five years (24.4 percent), though confidence in these forecasts is low given the single-transaction sample size. Any outlook remains highly speculative until more market activity emerges.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$61,467
  • Annual appr. rate+7.3%/yr

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$910
  • Maintenance$3,050
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$8,830
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0
  • Sell-Through0%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$84,500
  • Avg Mileage at Sale1,027 km
  • Recent Price Range$84,500 – $84,500
  • Total Sales Tracked1

Recent sales

  • $84,500

    Collecting Cars · 19 Mar 2024

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