Lotus Elise vs Porsche Boxster S
The median verified Lotus Elise sale is $42,500 against $21,000 for the Porsche Boxster S, from 263 and 656 verified sales respectively. Over the past 12 months the median Lotus Elise sale price is up 8.9% and the median Porsche Boxster S sale price is down 10.5%, measured against the prior year's median. Every figure is a completed sale, never an estimate or an asking price.
Lotus Elise vs Porsche Boxster S: the numbers
| Lotus Elise | Porsche Boxster S | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale (USD) | $42,500 | $21,000 |
| Sold price range (USD) | $22,000 – $84,000 | $9,500 – $70,500 |
| Verified sales tracked | 263 | 656 |
| Sold, last 12 months | 47 | 135 |
| Median sold, 12-month change | +8.9% | -10.5% |
| Average sale mileage | 26,014 mi | 50,726 mi |
| Model years tracked | 1997–2010 | 2000–2015 |
| For sale now | 20 from $42,999 | 165 from $10,211 |
Medians and ranges are USD completed sales; counts include every tracked currency. The 12-month change compares the past 12 months’ median with the prior 12 months’ and appears only when each window holds at least three sales — it tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of years, trims and mileages that came to market as well as with the market itself. Methodology
The numbers above describe what has already happened at auction. DriveIndex’s Head-to-Head Verdict puts the Elise and the Boxster S side by side on mileage-adjusted fair value, the Value Signal, 1–5 year projections, market liquidity and running costs.
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Recent Lotus Elise sales
| Sep 3, 2026 | $52,500 | 15,000 mi |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $48,000 | 25,000 mi |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $45,500 | 58,000 mi |
| Aug 29, 2026 | $71,000 | 35,000 mi |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $49,250 | 15,000 mi |
Recent Porsche Boxster S sales
| Sep 19, 2026 | $49,000 | 20,000 mi |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $27,250 | 48,000 mi |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $31,000 | 56,000 mi |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $18,500 | 72,000 mi |
| Aug 22, 2026 | $38,000 | 52,000 mi |
The five most recent verified sales on each side. The full archive is in the app.
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Lotus Elise vs Porsche Boxster S: Frequently Asked Questions
Is a Lotus Elise more expensive than a Porsche Boxster S?
Lotus Elise sells for more: the median verified sale is $42,500 against $21,000 for the Porsche Boxster S. Both medians come from completed auction sales, not estimates or asking prices.
Which sells more often, the Lotus Elise or the Porsche Boxster S?
The Porsche Boxster S. 47 Lotus Elise sales and 135 Porsche Boxster S sales were recorded in the past 12 months, so the Porsche Boxster S changes hands more often — a rough read on how easy each one is to buy or sell.
Have Lotus Elise or Porsche Boxster S prices moved more in the past year?
The median Lotus Elise sale price is up 8.9% versus the prior year. The median Porsche Boxster S sale price is down 10.5% versus the prior year. Both figures describe what has already changed hands, and a model spans many years and mileages, so the mix that came to market moves them as well as the market does. The mileage-adjusted Value Signal and the 1–5 year projections for each car are in the app.
Where do these Lotus Elise vs Porsche Boxster S numbers come from?
From completed sales at the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces, verified and normalized by DriveIndex, plus active for-sale listings. Outliers and lots that failed to meet reserve are excluded — a reserve-not-met bid is not a sale.