Toyota MR2 (SW20)
1989–1999
Lowest price
US$5,200
Since 2020
Median price
US$17,835
Since 2020 · n=6
Highest price
US$36,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
6
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 6 lots

Based on 6 verified auction results
US$18,670
Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$18,670
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$18,670
+0%
Market scores
34
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1992
−US$3,151-18%4 with · 4 without · low 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 Toyota MR2 SW20 is trading at a median of $18,670 in the current US market, with virtually no price momentum over the trailing twelve months. The limited sample of three transactions in the past year underscores how thinly these cars trade, making any single sale subject to condition and specification variance.
The broader dataset of six tracked sales suggests a stable but illiquid market segment. With zero active listings at the time of this report, interested buyers face a patience-dependent search rather than a volume-driven purchasing environment typical of mainstream collectibles.
Transacted examples average 123,700 miles, which is consistent with the age cohort—these cars are now three decades old and show typical odometer readings for well-used but maintained specimens. Condition variation remains the primary price driver in a market where supply scarcity outweighs demand momentum.
The SW20 occupies the collectible tier with a low desirability profile, reflecting its smaller historical production run and relative obscurity outside dedicated enthusiast circles. Second-generation MR2s remain undervalued relative to their Japanese-market Celica and Supra contemporaries, which limits speculative interest.
Both the three-year and five-year base projections hold at $18,670, suggesting the market expects price stability rather than appreciation. Without evidence of rising transaction volume or collector migration toward mid-engine Japanese sports cars, the SW20 appears positioned as a hold rather than a growth play through 2030.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$18,670
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked9
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared9 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- DepreciationUS$1,070
- Total annual costUS$6,100
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months6
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$18,770
- Avg Mileage at Sale123,700 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$5,200 – US$36,000
- Total Sales Tracked6
Recent sales
Showing latest 6US$15,250
Bring a Trailer · 11 Aug 2026
black
US$5,200
Bring a Trailer · 10 Aug 2026
5-speed manual
US$20,500
Bring a Trailer · 25 Jul 2026
Super Red · 5-speed manual
US$36,000
Bring a Trailer · 7 Jul 2026
5-speed manual
US$18,670
cars-and-bids · 30 Apr 2026
103,000 mi
manual
US$17,000
cars-and-bids · 26 Mar 2026
144,400 mi
Super White · manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.