Lotus Esprit Market Value & Price History
The Lotus Esprit has a market value of $27,897 to $33,144 depending on year and condition, based on 10 verified auction sales across 2 model years (1978–1988). Individual examples have sold from $10,000 to $36,850, with 3 sold in the past 12 months. 1 is currently for sale.
Lotus Esprit Value by Year
Recent Lotus Esprit Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2026 | 1988 | $23,100 | 51,173 mi | mecum |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 1978 | $31,900 | 10 mi | mecum |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 1978 | $31,900 | 10 mi | mecum |
| Jul 26, 2024 | 1988 | $36,850 | 16,112 mi | mecum |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 1988 | $16,500 | 18,000 mi | bat |
| Nov 9, 2022 | 1988 | $19,250 | 87,000 mi | bat |
| Oct 20, 2020 | 1988 | $20,500 | 87,000 mi | bat |
| May 31, 2018 | 1978 | $10,000 | 23,714 mi | bat |
| Apr 6, 2018 | 1978 | $22,000 | — | rms |
| Jan 9, 2018 | 1978 | $18,250 | 33,000 mi | bat |
Lotus Esprit — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Lotus Esprit worth?
Lotus Esprit market values range from $27,897 to $33,144 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $10,000 to $36,850. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Lotus Esprit year is best?
DriveIndex tracks the market value of every Lotus Esprit year (1978–1988) so you can compare appreciation and pricing side by side. The full Value Signal — appreciating, stable, or depreciating, with a 1–5 year projection — is available on each year's page.
How many Lotus Esprit sell per year?
3 Lotus Esprit have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 10 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Lotus Esprit?
There are currently 1 Lotus Esprit for sale, aggregated from Bring a Trailer, RM Sotheby's, Gooding, Broad Arrow, and more.