Lotus Exige (S3)
2012–2021
Lowest price
£37,128
Since 2020
Median price
£60,814
Since 2020 · n=2
Highest price
£84,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
2
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 2 lots

Based on 2 verified auction results
£69,229
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 pool 6 verified sales across Australia, United Kingdom — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.
Market scores
41
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
How many remain
See how many Lotus Exige remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.
Licensed
2
Cars
SORN
2
Cars
Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).
Marque analyst note
The Lotus Exige S3 is trading at a median of £69,229 in the UK market, though with only two recorded sales over the past 12 months, directional momentum remains difficult to establish with confidence.
Liquidity for the S3 remains constrained, with just two transactions tracked in our dataset and no active listings currently recorded. This scarcity of turnover makes pricing discovery challenging and suggests buyers should expect extended search periods and limited negotiating leverage against asking prices.
The Exige S3 holds a collectibility score of 6, placing it squarely in the collectible tier with moderate desirability. Production volumes and original retail pricing are not currently available, but the car's classification as an appreciating classic indicates recognition within the market as a vehicle with long-term value potential.
The severe illiquidity of this model means that condition, mileage, service history, and specification variations will likely drive wider pricing spreads than the median suggests. Without sufficient transaction data, individual examples may command significant premiums or discounts based on their specific provenance and state.
Any prospective buyer or seller should proceed with the understanding that the Exige S3 remains a specialist purchase with limited comparable sales activity. The absence of concrete multi-year trends or forward projections reflects the current thinness of the market rather than weakness in the car itself.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£69,229
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
UK Park (DVLA)
- Still licensed2
- SORN'd (off-road)2
- Total in DVLA records4
- All Lotus Exiges192
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked6
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared6 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£550
- Maintenance£1,500
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£4,450
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months1
- Sell-Through50%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£60,814
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range£37,128 – £84,500
- Total Sales Tracked2
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.