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Lotus
1996–2001 · Convertible
Market Intelligence
Good Cond. Avg
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YoY Change
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€46,156
avg in 2026 (52 sales)
New price (MSRP)
€22,000
Now vs New
2.1x
Car Age
30yr
Inflation Adj.
€46,156
Gained
+0%
Based on 60 tracked sales. Inflation adjusted using Eurozone CPI.
Depreciation Valley
Lifecycle position for Elise S1
New (MSRP)
€22,000
Valley Low
€30,458
age 28yr
Now
€46,156
age 30yr
Past the valley. Values rising. Trading at 2.1x original MSRP.
Geographic Intelligence
Period Brochures
Factory brochures across production years. Compare how Lotus positioned the Elise S1 as specs and styling evolved.
The car that saved Lotus. The Elise's bonded aluminum chassis and Rover K-series engine created a sub-700kg sports car that rewrote the handling rulebook. The definitive modern lightweight.
| Date | Condition | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2026 | Good | €30,395 ($35,310) |
| Mar 7, 2026 | Good | €37,900 ($44,028) |
| Mar 7, 2026 | Excellent | €45,000 ($52,277) |
| Mar 7, 2026 | Fair | €22,000 ($25,557) |
| Mar 7, 2026 | Good | €40,000 ($46,468) |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Fair | €26,490 ($30,773) |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Excellent | €45,000 ($52,277) |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Good | €28,900 ($33,573) |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Good | €29,900 ($34,735) |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Good | €35,000 ($40,660) |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Excellent | €43,000 ($49,953) |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Fair | €26,490 ($30,773) |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Good | €31,800 ($36,942) |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Project | €800 ($929) |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Excellent | €45,999 ($53,437) |
Last sale tracked: Mar 7, 2026 · 60 records
Market signal based on price trends and volume data. Not financial advice.
Average
Prices holding steady with minimal change