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2005 Lotus Elise

Sold at Cars & Bids on Feb. 27, 2025.

$35,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 15, 2026.

The car

Year
2005
Make and model
Lotus Elise and Exige
Generation
Elise and Exige S2
Version
Elise
Miles shown
20,600
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
SCCPC11175HL32866
Title
Clean
Modified
Yes, as stated
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 80 comparable sales, 6% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$37,188 to $49,250
Median$42,408
Sales behind it80Likely

From 80 sales of the Lotus Elise and Exige Elise (Elise and Exige S2) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $37,188 and $49,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2005 Lotus EliseCars & Bids, June 25, 2026Cars & BidsJune 25, 2026$26,500
2005 Lotus EliseBring a Trailer, Feb. 24, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 24, 2026$35,522
2005 Lotus EliseCars & Bids, Aug. 22, 2025Cars & BidsAug. 22, 2025$28,000
2005 Lotus EliseBring a Trailer, May 23, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 23, 2025$42,000
2005 Lotus EliseBring a Trailer, April 15, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 15, 2025$27,980
2005 Lotus EliseBring a Trailer, Dec. 22, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 22, 2024$38,088
2005 Lotus EliseBring a Trailer, March 9, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 9, 2026$54,000
2005 Lotus EliseBring a Trailer, Sept. 29, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 29, 2025$42,000