2011 Lotus Elise R Market Value & Price History
The 2011 Lotus Elise R has a current market value of $62,557 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 10 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2021 between $54,000 and $73,000. Based on US sales through Aug 6, 2026. 3 have sold in the past 12 months. The median sale price is down 11.6% over the past 12 months versus one to three years ago.
Data: DriveIndex. 10 verified auction sales for the 2011 Lotus Elise R, latest sale Aug 6, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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The median 2011 Lotus Elise R sold for $59,000 in 2026, against $60,500 in 2024. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $59,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $60,500 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 2011 Lotus Elise R Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | $59,000 | 36,500 mi | Manual |
| Jun 20, 2026 | $54,000 | 36,000 mi | Manual |
| May 17, 2026 | $79,000 | 10,000 mi | — |
| Jul 24, 2025 | $75,002 | 2,700 mi | Manual |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $60,500 | 9,100 mi | Manual |
| Aug 21, 2024 | $41,250 | 38,300 mi | Manual |
| Apr 15, 2024 | $73,000 | 4,300 mi | Manual |
| Apr 12, 2023 | $55,555 | 6,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $51,500 | 29,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 26, 2021 | $56,500 | 3,200 mi | Manual |
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2011 Lotus Elise R: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 2011 Lotus Elise R worth?
A 2011 Lotus Elise R is worth approximately $62,557 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 10 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Aug 6, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $54,000 and $73,000; the full verified range is $41,250 to $79,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 2011 Lotus Elise R cost new?
The 2011 Lotus Elise R carried an original MSRP of $50,990. Verified examples now trade around $62,557.
How much has the 2011 Lotus Elise R depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 2011 Lotus Elise R is worth about 23% more than its original MSRP of $50,990, with verified examples now trading around $62,557. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 2011 Lotus Elise R sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 10 2011 Lotus Elise R sales in total.
Are 2011 Lotus Elise R sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 2011 Lotus Elise R sale price is down 11.6% over the past 12 months versus one to three years ago, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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