Lotus Exige (S3)
2012–2021
Lowest price
$121,100
Since 2020
Median price
$140,556
Since 2020 · n=4
Highest price
$170,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
4
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 4 lots

Based on 4 verified auction results
$140,556
Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
—
Not enough sales data
5-Year Forecast
—
Not enough sales data
Estimates based on 4 verified Australia sales.
Market scores
46
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Lotus Exige S3 in the Australian market is trading at a median of AUD $140,556 based on a small sample of four transactions tracked over the past twelve months. The limited transaction history makes trend direction difficult to establish with confidence, though the model carries a collectible classification with moderate desirability.
Exige S3 examples in the tracked sales averaged just 4,378 kilometres, reflecting the low-use ownership pattern typical of collector vehicles in this segment. This low mileage is consistent with how these cars are typically preserved in the Australian market.
Liquidity remains thin, with only four sales recorded in our tracking period and currently no active listings. This sparse activity underscores the niche appeal of the model and suggests that buyers and sellers should expect extended search windows and negotiation flexibility.
The Exige S3 sits comfortably in the appreciating classic category, supported by the model's engineering reputation and the broader collector interest in early-2000s lightweight British sports cars. However, the small production run and limited transaction volume mean pricing can vary materially between individual cars depending on specification, condition, and provenance.
Without sufficient recent transaction data, three and five-year price projections cannot be reliably constructed for this model in the Australian market. Prospective buyers or sellers should treat each listing as a distinct negotiation rather than relying on broad market momentum.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value$140,556
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked7
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared7 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$1,120
- Maintenance$3,050
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost$9,040
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
- Sell-Through0%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price$143,053
- Avg Mileage at Sale4,378 km
- Recent Price Range$121,100 – $170,000
- Total Sales Tracked4
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.