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Mazda RX-8

2003–2012

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  • 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

Mazda RX-8

Based on 10 verified auction results

No signal yet

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%)
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)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 10
  • US$16,500

    Bring a Trailer · 7 Aug 2026

  • US$18,500

    Bring a Trailer · 27 Jul 2026

  • US$8,988

    Bring a Trailer · 22 Jul 2026

  • US$7,300

    Bring a Trailer · 15 Jul 2026

  • US$18,250

    Bring a Trailer · 3 Jul 2026

  • US$10,800

    Bring a Trailer · 26 May 2026

  • US$5,800

    cars-and-bids · 19 May 2026

  • US$6,300

    cars-and-bids · 27 Apr 2026

  • US$7,100

    cars-and-bids · 2 Apr 2026

  • US$4,999

    cars-and-bids · 19 Mar 2026

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