Lotus Esprit Market Value & Price History
The Lotus Esprit has a market value of $17,955 to $59,375 depending on year and condition, based on 24 verified auction sales across 11 model years (1977–2003). Individual examples have sold from $10,000 to $98,000, with 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 1988 | $37,000 | 47,000 mi |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 2001 | $68,200 | 10,689 mi |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1994 | $98,000 | 67,108 mi |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 1988 | $23,100 | 51,173 mi |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1995 | $30,750 | 18,350 mi |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 2001 | $45,100 | — |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 1978 | $31,900 | 10 mi |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 2001 | $44,000 | 37,514 mi |
| Aug 27, 2025 | 1980 | $18,000 | 15,000 mi |
| Jul 26, 2024 | 1988 | $36,850 | 16,112 mi |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 1988 | $35,200 | — |
| Nov 9, 2022 | 1988 | $19,250 | 87,000 mi |
Lotus Esprit — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Lotus Esprit worth?
Lotus Esprit market values range from $17,955 to $59,375 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $10,000 to $98,000. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Lotus Esprit year is best?
DriveIndex tracks the market value of every Lotus Esprit year (1977–2003) 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?
9 Lotus Esprit have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 24 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Lotus Esprit?
There are currently 1 Lotus Esprit for sale, aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.