Lotus Evora
2009–2021
Lowest price
US$24,500
Since 2020
Median price
US$54,250
Since 2020 · n=12
Highest price
US$143,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
12
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 12 lots

Based on 12 verified auction results
US$72,000
Market value · recent verified sales
-25.0%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 25.0% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$72,000
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$72,000
+0%
Market scores
34
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 2013
−US$21,624-40%10 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 Lotus Evora sits at a median of $72,000 in the US market, down 25 percent over the past year on a sample of just three transactions. The downward pressure is unambiguous, and the sell signal reflects deteriorating momentum despite the car's status as a stable modern classic.
Liquidity remains thin with only 12 total tracked sales over the available period and zero active listings at present. This scarcity of market activity limits both buyer options and seller leverage, making price discovery difficult and exit timing critical for current owners.
The typical Evora in recent transactions carries approximately 26,400 miles, suggesting moderate use among the small owner base. This mileage profile is consistent with enthusiast ownership rather than daily driving, though the modest sample size limits confidence in broader condition trends.
The Evora's collectibility score of 5 reflects its appeal as a lightweight, driver-focused machine, but low desirability in the current market has outweighed that heritage. Demand appears insufficient to support the recent pricing plateau or reverse year-over-year losses.
The three-year and five-year base projections both hold steady at $72,000, implying price stabilization if current conditions persist. Without either a material shift in market sentiment toward lightweight sports cars or a significant reduction in supply, meaningful appreciation is not anticipated within the near term.
Sellers holding Evoras face an unfavorable backdrop; the 25 percent annual decline and absent competitive listings suggest patience from buyers. Buyers, conversely, may encounter limited selection, making negotiations difficult despite soft pricing.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$72,000
- Annual appr. rate-25.0%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked21
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared21 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- DepreciationUS$4,290
- Total annual costUS$10,120
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months11
- Sell-Through92%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$57,350
- Avg Mileage at Sale26,444 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$24,500 – US$143,000
- Total Sales Tracked12
Recent sales
Showing latest 12US$36,500
Bring a Trailer · 21 Aug 2026
53,000 mi
Nightfall Blue Metallic · automatic
US$39,154
Bring a Trailer · 18 Aug 2026
6-speed manual
US$24,500
cars-and-bids · 17 Aug 2026
29,000 mi
6-speed manual
US$62,500
cars-and-bids · 12 Aug 2026
48,000 mi
Yellow · manual
US$27,000
Bring a Trailer · 7 Aug 2026
30,000 mi
silver · 6-speed manual
US$69,690
cars-and-bids · 5 Aug 2026
25,100 mi
Nightfall Blue · manual
US$46,000
Bring a Trailer · 21 Jul 2026
16,000 mi
Ardent Red · 6-speed manual
US$24,750
Bring a Trailer · 14 Jul 2026
Carbon Gray Metallic · manual
US$72,000
Bring a Trailer · 14 May 2026
5,000 mi
Solid Red · 6-Speed
US$62,600
Bring a Trailer · 17 Apr 2026
16,000 mi
Solid Yellow · 6-speed automatic
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.