1997 Lotus Elise Market Value & Price History
The 1997 Lotus Elise has a market value of $22,000, based on 2 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since Oct 12, 2024, so this value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 2 verified auction sales for the 1997 Lotus Elise (1 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Oct 12, 2024. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2024 | $22,000 | — | Manual |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 29,120 GBP | — | — |
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How much is a 1997 Lotus Elise worth?
A 1997 Lotus Elise is worth approximately $22,000, based on 2 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since Oct 12, 2024, so this value may not reflect today's market. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car around that figure.
How much did a 1997 Lotus Elise cost new?
The 1997 Lotus Elise carried an original MSRP of $31,000. Its DriveIndex market value is $22,000. No sale since Oct 12, 2024, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1997 Lotus Elise depreciated?
The 1997 Lotus Elise is worth about 29% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $31,000, and its DriveIndex market value is $22,000. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No sale since Oct 12, 2024, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1997 Lotus Elise sell per year?
DriveIndex has tracked 2 1997 Lotus Elise sales at auction.
Are 1997 Lotus Elise 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 1997 Lotus Elise. 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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