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Lotus Elise (S2)

2001–2010

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  • Lowest price

    $36,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $37,750

    Since 2020 · n=3

  • Highest price

    $56,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    3

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 3 lots

Lotus Elise

Based on 3 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatingmedium confidence

$37,750

Market value · recent verified sales

-19.4%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 19.4% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$23,161

-39%

5-Year Forecast

$19,960

-47%

Estimates based on 3 verified Australia sales.

Market scores

34

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 2005

    $7,456-20%

    19 with · 10 without · high confidence

  • Touring Package

    +$4,483+12%

    7 with · 26 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 Lotus Elise S2 in the Australian market is trading at a median of AUD $37,750, down 19.4% over the past twelve months and carrying a sell signal. With only three transactions recorded in that period, the dataset is modest but consistent in its directional message.

Liquidity remains thin, with zero active listings currently tracked and just three sales over the past year. This scarcity of transaction volume limits price discovery and makes individual sales less representative of a stable market floor, though it does suggest a genuine shortage of supply rather than weak demand masking inventory excess.

The Elise S2 holds collectible status with a score of 5, classified as a stable modern classic. However, desirability registers as low in the current market, which constrains both buyer interest and the ability to command premium pricing relative to depreciation trends.

The three-year base projection suggests a median decline to AUD $23,161, representing a further 38.6% loss from current levels. Over five years, the model is forecast to settle near AUD $19,960, a cumulative depreciation of 47.1% from today's asking prices. These forecasts reflect ongoing pressure from limited collector appeal and thin secondary-market liquidity.

Sellers should recognize that holding carries material downside risk in an environment where transaction volume is sparse and buyer interest remains subdued. The stable modern classic classification provides some structural support, but current market signals do not support confidence in price stabilization over the near term.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$37,750
  • Annual appr. rate-19.4%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked34
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared34 (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)$910
  • Maintenance$1,830
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation$2,230
  • Total annual cost$9,840

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through33%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$43,417
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range$36,500 – $56,000
  • Total Sales Tracked3

Recent sales

  • $36,500

    Collecting Cars · 18 Feb 2026

  • $37,750

    Collecting Cars · 20 May 2025

  • $56,000

    Collecting Cars · 5 Dec 2024

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