2005 Lotus Elise Market Value & Price History
The 2005 Lotus Elise has a current market value of $50,350, based on 184 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $24,750 to $60,522. 30 have sold in the past 12 months, and 13 are currently for sale from $18,000 to $68,935. Sold prices are up 14.6% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 184 verified auction sales for the 2005 Lotus Elise, latest sale Aug 21, 2026. Methodology
2005 Lotus Elise Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $39,985.
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Recent 2005 Lotus Elise Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | $49,250 | 15,000 mi |
| Aug 12, 2026 | $58,000 | 3,800 mi |
| Aug 11, 2026 | $45,000 | 3,400 mi |
| Jul 31, 2026 | $34,500 | 61,000 mi |
| Jul 24, 2026 | $44,000 | 12,000 mi |
| Jul 22, 2026 | $55,000 | 25,000 mi |
| Jul 10, 2026 | $54,250 | 67,000 mi |
| Jul 8, 2026 | $44,250 | 33,000 mi |
| Jun 25, 2026 | $26,500 | — |
| Jun 8, 2026 | $51,000 | 39,000 mi |
| May 19, 2026 | $35,500 | 56,000 mi |
| May 13, 2026 | $56,500 | 9,000 mi |
| May 6, 2026 | $54,500 | 15,000 mi |
| Apr 28, 2026 | $57,500 | 1,600 mi |
| Mar 12, 2026 | $45,500 | 8,000 mi |
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2005 Lotus Elise: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 2005 Lotus Elise worth?
The 2005 Lotus Elise has a market value of approximately $50,350, based on 184 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $24,750 and $60,522.
How many 2005 Lotus Elise sell per year?
30 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 184 sales in total.
Is the 2005 Lotus Elise appreciating or depreciating?
Sold prices for the 2005 Lotus Elise are up 14.6% over the past 12 months compared with the prior year, based on verified auction sales. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 2005 Lotus Elise on DriveIndex.
Where can I buy a 2005 Lotus Elise?
There are currently 13 2005 Lotus Elise for sale, priced from $18,000 to $68,935. DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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