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Lotus Exige (S3)

2012–2021

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  • 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

Lotus Exige

Based on 4 verified auction results

No signal yet

$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%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$1,120
  • Maintenance$3,050
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$9,040
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$143,053
  • Avg Mileage at Sale4,378 km
  • Recent Price Range$121,100 – $170,000
  • Total Sales Tracked4

Recent sales

  • $124,000

    Collecting Cars · 6 May 2024

  • $170,000

    Collecting Cars · 27 Dec 2023

  • $157,111

    Collecting Cars · 19 Dec 2023

  • $121,100

    Collecting Cars · 30 Nov 2023

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