What’s my Lotus Elise worth?
Used Lotus Elise at UK specialist dealers are asking from £18,750 to £79,995, with a median of £28,995 today (42 for sale). Year matters most: a 2021 asks a median of £24,995, a 2003 £22,000.
These are asking prices, not what cars sell for or what a dealer would pay you. Buyers usually negotiate, and a dealer buying your car offers less than it would ask, to cover preparation, a warranty and its margin.
As of 13 November 2026, from every Lotus Elise for sale at the UK’s specialist dealers, which Vertar reads each day. Find your year below, then your mileage.
Asking prices by year
| Year | For sale | Lowest | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | £25k | £25k | £42k |
| 2020 | 2 | £45k | £45k | £49k |
| 2019 | 2 | £40k | £40k | £42k |
| 2018 | 1 | £50k | £50k | £50k |
| 2017 | 2 | £38k | £38k | £46k |
| 2016 | 1 | £37k | £37k | £37k |
| 2015 | 1 | £35k | £35k | £35k |
| 2013 | 1 | £30k | £30k | £30k |
| 2010 | 1 | £80k | £80k | £80k |
| 2007 | 2 | £19k | £19k | £26k |
| 2005 | 2 | £20k | £20k | £31k |
| 2003 | 4 | £20k | £22k | £29k |
| 2001 | 3 | £19k | £26k | £26k |
| 2000 | 5 | £19k | £22k | £30k |
| 1999 | 4 | £22k | £26k | £35k |
| 1998 | 5 | £21k | £28k | £35k |
| 1997 | 2 | £30k | £30k | £30k |
Asking prices by mileage
All years together, so a band’s figure also reflects the ages of the cars in it.
| Mileage | For sale | Lowest | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5,000 miles | 2 | £30k | £30k | £31k |
| 5,000 to 15,000 | 7 | £25k | £30k | £50k |
| 15,000 to 30,000 | 18 | £21k | £30k | £49k |
| 30,000 to 60,000 | 11 | £19k | £22k | £80k |
| 60,000 and over | 1 | £19k | £19k | £19k |
By version
| Version | Years | For sale | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 1997–2000 | 10 | £19k to £30k |
| Cup 250 | 2017–2020 | 4 | £45k to £50k |
| 111S | 1999–2005 | 3 | £20k to £35k |
| S2 | 2001–2002 | 3 | £19k to £26k |
| Sport 220 | 2017–2019 | 3 | £38k to £42k |
| 111R Touring | 2005–2007 | 2 | £26k |
| 1.8 S | 2007 | 1 | £19k |
| 111R | 2005–2006 | 1 | £31k |
| 135R | 2003 | 1 | £22k |
| 220 Sport | 2021 | 1 | £42k |
| 220 Sport Anniversary Edition | 2016 | 1 | £37k |
| Race Tech | 2021 | 1 | £25k |
| S | 2007–2013 | 1 | £30k |
| S Touring | 2007–2015 | 1 | £35k |
| S1 1.8 | 1999 | 1 | £29k |
| S1 135 | 1999 | 1 | £22k |
| S2 Type 49 | 2003 | 1 | £29k |
| SC Type 72 | 2010 | 1 | £80k |
| Series 1 | 1998 | 1 | £35k |
| Sport 160 | 2000 | 1 | £30k |
| Type 49 | 2003 | 1 | £29k |
How quickly they sell
A Lotus Elise at a UK specialist sells in a median 15 days, of 5 sold in the last six months. 10% of Lotus Elises for sale at UK specialists have had a price cut, of 40.
A car priced near the median for its year and mileage sells sooner; one priced well above usually waits, then has its price cut.
Recently sold
The last asking price of each, and how long it took to sell.
2021 Lotus Elise 1.8 Cup 250Sold 10 Nov, last asking £57,999
2003 Lotus Elise 135RSold 10 Nov, last asking £22,000
2025 Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final EditionSold 6 Nov, last asking £44,995
2005 Lotus Elise 111R TouringSold 5 Nov, last asking £23,995
2020 Lotus Elise Sport 220 Heritage EditionSold after 12 days, last asking £44,000
2020 Lotus Elise Sport 220 Heritage EditionSold after 4 days, last asking £44,000
Selling yours?
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Questions
How much is my Lotus Elise worth?
Used Lotus Elise at UK specialist dealers are asking from £18,750 to £79,995, with a median of £28,995 today (42 for sale). Year matters most: a 2021 asks a median of £24,995, a 2003 £22,000. These are asking prices, not what cars sell for or what a dealer would pay you. Buyers usually negotiate, and a dealer buying your car offers less than it would ask, to cover preparation, a warranty and its margin.
How quickly do Lotus Elise sell?
A Lotus Elise at a UK specialist sells in a median 15 days, of 5 sold in the last six months. 10% of Lotus Elises for sale at UK specialists have had a price cut, of 40.
Where can I sell my Lotus Elise?
To a specialist dealer (quickest, at a trade price), as a part-exchange, on sale or return through a specialist, through an online car-buying service, at auction, or privately through a classified advert. Our guide to selling compares them.