Mazda RX-7 (FD)
1992–2002
Lowest price
US$23,950
Since 2020
Median price
US$38,750
Since 2020 · n=14
Highest price
US$99,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
14
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 14 lots
Based on 14 verified auction results
US$38,000
Market value · recent verified sales
-1.2%
12-month change
Fair Entry
Stable prices. Negotiate on spec and condition.
Prices have been flat (-1.2%). No strong directional signal.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$41,435
+9%
5-Year Forecast
US$42,606
+12%
Market scores
54
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1995
−US$3,601-9%22 with · 19 without · high confidence
Limited-slip diff
−US$1,938-5%5 with · 37 without · med 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 Mazda RX-7 FD is trading at a median of US$38,000, down 1.2 percent over the past twelve months, though the decline appears modest enough to signal a hold rather than retreat. With nine tracked transactions in that period, the sample size is limited but sufficient to establish a directional trend.
The FD remains classified as an appreciating classic with a collectibility score of 5, supported by its distinctive rotary engine, iconic wedge styling, and relatively focused production run of 68,589 units worldwide. Moderate desirability keeps it well below the tier of blue-chip Japanese sports cars, but the model has proven resilient in the collector market over the long term.
Cars transacting in the current market show an average mileage of 48,333 miles, suggesting that most examples in active circulation are well-preserved driver-grade specimens rather than show cars or garage queens. This mileage profile typically indicates owners who value the FD's usable performance character.
Liquidity remains thin, with only fourteen total sales tracked in the database and zero active listings at present. For buyers, this scarcity underscores the patience required to source a quality example; for sellers, it reinforces that pricing discipline and condition matter significantly in a market where buyers have few alternatives to compare.
The three-year projection sits at US$41,435, representing a 9 percent gain from current levels, while the five-year outlook points to US$42,606 and 12.1 percent appreciation. These modest gains reflect steady collector interest in Japanese performance cars of the 1990s without the speculative momentum seen in higher-tier models, supported by the FD's growing status as the last naturally aspirated rotary production car ever made.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$38,000
- Annual appr. rate-1.2%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked42
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared42 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months12
- Sell-Through86%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$47,371
- Avg Mileage at Sale48,333 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$23,950 – US$99,000
- Total Sales Tracked14
Recent sales
Showing latest 14US$38,500
Bring a Trailer · 9 Aug 2026
5-speed manual
US$51,000
Bring a Trailer · 4 Aug 2026
78,000 mi
Montego Blue Metallic · 5-speed manual
US$39,000
Bring a Trailer · 14 Jul 2026
5-speed manual
US$23,950
Bring a Trailer · 7 Jul 2026
Brilliant Black · 5-speed manual
US$38,500
Bring a Trailer · 1 Jul 2026
Montego Blue Metallic · 5-speed manual
US$50,500
cars-and-bids · 26 May 2026
41,000 mi
5-speed manual
US$38,000
Bring a Trailer · 23 May 2026
Brilliant Black · manual
US$28,250
Bring a Trailer · 21 May 2026
Montego Blue Metallic · 5-speed manual
US$27,500
Bring a Trailer · 19 May 2026
Innocent Blue Mica · 5-Speed
US$40,000
cars-and-bids · 12 May 2026
26,000 mi
Montego Blue Mica · 5-speed manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.