2008 Lotus Elise SC Market Value & Price History
The 2008 Lotus Elise SC has a current market value of $69,763 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 12 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2016 between $50,500 and $65,500. Based on US sales through Aug 1, 2026. 2 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 12 verified auction sales for the 2008 Lotus Elise SC, latest sale Aug 1, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | $71,500 | 7,000 mi | — |
| May 12, 2026 | $65,500 | 14,800 mi | Manual |
| Apr 5, 2024 | $52,500 | 33,900 mi | Manual |
| Feb 27, 2024 | $73,500 | 14,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 12, 2023 | $73,500 | 7,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 13, 2022 | $47,250 | 3,391 mi | Manual |
| Feb 14, 2022 | $57,500 | 14,000 mi | Manual |
| Nov 14, 2021 | $50,750 | 25,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 27, 2021 | $50,500 | 22,000 mi | Manual |
| May 16, 2021 | $57,100 | 16,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 25, 2020 | $33,789 | 33,852 mi | Manual |
| Sep 1, 2016 | $28,265 | 24,000 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 2008 Lotus Elise SC worth?
A 2008 Lotus Elise SC is worth approximately $69,763 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 12 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Aug 1, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $50,500 and $65,500; the full verified range is $28,265 to $73,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 2008 Lotus Elise SC cost new?
The 2008 Lotus Elise SC carried an original MSRP of $54,990. Verified examples now trade around $69,763.
How much has the 2008 Lotus Elise SC depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 2008 Lotus Elise SC is worth about 27% more than its original MSRP of $54,990, with verified examples now trading around $69,763. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 2008 Lotus Elise SC sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 12 2008 Lotus Elise SC sales in total.
Are 2008 Lotus Elise SC sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 2008 Lotus Elise SC. 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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