2008 Tesla Roadster Market Value & Price History
The 2008 Tesla Roadster has a current market value of $51,857 as of Oct 12, 2026, based on 34 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2012 between $75,573 and $117,420. Based on US sales through Aug 18, 2026. 4 have sold in the past 12 months. The median sale price is down 20.5% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 34 verified auction sales for the 2008 Tesla Roadster, latest sale Aug 18, 2026. Value as of Oct 12, 2026. Methodology
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The median 2008 Tesla Roadster sold for $45,250 in 2026, against $104,000 in 2021. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $45,250 | 3 |
| 2025 | $51,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $81,500 | 6 |
| 2023 | $105,500 | 8 |
| 2022 | $112,885 | 8 |
| 2021 | $104,000 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 2008 Tesla Roadster Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | $43,000 | 46,000 mi | — |
| Aug 14, 2026 | $93,500 | 612 mi | Automatic |
| May 19, 2026 | $45,250 | 81,000 mi | — |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $51,000 | 22,000 mi | — |
| Jul 19, 2025 | $46,000 | 47,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 12, 2025 | $60,500 | 14,000 mi | — |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $70,000 | 13,000 mi | — |
| Aug 7, 2024 | $78,000 | 52,000 mi | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | $110,000 | 6,000 mi | — |
| Apr 16, 2024 | $75,573 | 24,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 7, 2024 | $159,500 | 15,841 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 5, 2024 | $85,000 | 41,000 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $75,920 | 25,000 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $85,600 | 447 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 6, 2023 | $93,500 | 5,453 mi | Automatic |
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2008 Tesla Roadster: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 2008 Tesla Roadster worth?
A 2008 Tesla Roadster is worth approximately $51,857 as of Oct 12, 2026, based on 34 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Aug 18, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $75,573 and $117,420; the full verified range is $38,250 to $220,420. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 2008 Tesla Roadster cost new?
The 2008 Tesla Roadster carried an original MSRP of $98,950. Verified examples now trade around $51,857.
How much has the 2008 Tesla Roadster depreciated?
The 2008 Tesla Roadster is worth about 48% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $98,950, and verified examples now trade around $51,857. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 2008 Tesla Roadster sell per year?
4 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 34 2008 Tesla Roadster sales in total.
Are 2008 Tesla Roadster sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 2008 Tesla Roadster sale price is down 20.5% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. 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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