Mazda RX-8
2003–2012
Lowest price
US$4,999
Since 2020
Median price
US$8,144
Since 2020 · n=10
Highest price
US$18,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
10
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 10 lots

Based on 10 verified auction results
US$6,700
Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$6,700
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$6,700
+0%
Market scores
40
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Limited-slip diff
+US$11,574+142%3 with · 9 without · low confidence
Built ≤ 2007
−US$2,515-31%6 with · 6 without · med 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 Mazda RX-8 commands a median price of $6,700 in the current US market, with no discernible price movement detected over the trailing twelve-month period. The lack of directional signal reflects a market in equilibrium, neither gaining nor losing ground among collectors and enthusiasts.
Transaction activity remains sparse, with only six sales recorded in the past year against a total tracked sample of ten vehicles. This thin liquidity suggests that buyers and sellers face extended holding periods and limited immediate options when transacting, though the stable pricing environment offers some predictability.
The RX-8 occupies the collectible tier with moderate desirability, classified as a stable modern classic. The rotary engine platform and 2000s sports-car positioning maintain steady interest among a defined subset of the market, though broader adoption remains limited.
Recent transactions show cars averaging 56,700 miles, indicating that most RX-8s in circulation have received reasonable use rather than garage preservation. This mileage profile is consistent with driver-focused ownership rather than investment-grade condition accumulation.
Both the three-year and five-year base projections hold the current median flat at $6,700 with zero percent anticipated appreciation. The lack of upward momentum, combined with thin trading volume and moderate demand, suggests the market has found a sustainable resting point for well-maintained examples rather than entering a speculative cycle.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$6,700
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked12
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared12 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- DepreciationUS$400
- Total annual costUS$5,430
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months10
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$10,454
- Avg Mileage at Sale56,700 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$4,999 – US$18,500
- Total Sales Tracked10
Recent sales
Showing latest 10US$16,500
Bring a Trailer · 7 Aug 2026
11,000 mi
Velocity Red Mica · manual
US$18,500
Bring a Trailer · 27 Jul 2026
47,000 mi
Aurora Blue Mica · 6-speed manual
US$8,988
Bring a Trailer · 22 Jul 2026
32,000 mi
Diamond Gray Metallic · automatic
US$7,300
Bring a Trailer · 15 Jul 2026
39,000 mi
Titanium Gray Metallic · 4-speed automatic
US$18,250
Bring a Trailer · 3 Jul 2026
47,000 mi
Aurora Blue Mica · 6-speed manual
US$10,800
Bring a Trailer · 26 May 2026
manual
US$5,800
cars-and-bids · 19 May 2026
112,600 mi
Manual
US$6,300
cars-and-bids · 27 Apr 2026
89,200 mi
manual
US$7,100
cars-and-bids · 2 Apr 2026
59,700 mi
manual
US$4,999
cars-and-bids · 19 Mar 2026
72,800 mi
Winning Blue Metallic
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.