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2005 Lotus Elise market value, prices & key facts

What dealers are asking for the 2005 Lotus Elise right now, from 5 current listings at 3 dealerships across 3 states, with EPA fuel economy, NHTSA safety ratings and recalls for this model year.

Asking prices of current listings · AutosXchange live dealer listings, November 8, 2026 · not sold prices

2005 Lotus Elise
2005 Lotus Elise · Photo from a listing on AutosXchange
5Listings for sale now
$64,622Median asking price
$59,100–$71,870Typical range (10th–90th percentile)
9,985Median miles (5 listings with odometer)
3Dealerships listing it
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In brief

2005 Lotus Elise overview

AutosXchange has 5 listed now, with a median asking price of $64,622 and median 9,985 miles.

Composed only from U.S. government data (EPA, NHTSA) and current AutosXchange listings; not a review.
Market snapshot

2005 Lotus Elise: the market right now

Half of the 5 listings ask between $60,752 and $66,999.

$60,75225th percentile asking price
$64,622Median asking price
$66,99975th percentile asking price
9,985Median miles (middle half 6,995–10,592)
0Listings with a price cut since first listed
3Cities with listings

New vs. used (by odometer)

New or demo (under 100 mi): 0Used (100+ mi): 5

Top cities by supply

2005 Lotus Elise listings by cityRedwood City, CA: 3 listings, median $64,622; Plainfield, IL: 1 listings, median $66,999; Carrollton, TX: 1 listings, median $57,998.Redwood City, CARedwood City, CA: 3 · median $64.6k3 · median $64.6kPlainfield, ILPlainfield, IL: 1 · median $67k1 · median $67kCarrollton, TXCarrollton, TX: 1 · median $58k1 · median $58k
Price cuts: listings whose current asking price is below the price first recorded by AutosXchange (0 were raised). New vs. used is read from the odometer (under 100 miles = new or demo) because most dealer feeds carry no new/used flag.
Price distribution

2005 Lotus Elise: how asking prices are spread

Half of listings ask between $60,752 and $66,999; the most common band is $58,000–$60,000 (1 listing).

2005 Lotus Elise asking price distributionHistogram of 5 current 2005 Lotus Elise asking prices in 9 bins of $2,000; median $64,622.00111$58k–$60k: 1 listing (includes 1 below $58k)$60k–$62k: 1 listing$62k–$64k: 0 listings$64k–$66k: 1 listing$66k–$68k: 1 listing$68k–$70k: 0 listings$70k–$72k: 0 listings$72k–$74k: 0 listings$74k–$76k: 1 listing≤$58k$62k$66k$70k$74k$76kMedian $64,622Asking price (bar height = number of listings)
Bars count listings in $2,000 price bands; the dashed line marks the median. The outer bars also include the lowest and highest 1% of prices.
Where they are listed

2005 Lotus Elise: listings by state

California has the most, with 3 listings (60% of 5).

2005 Lotus Elise listings by stateNumber of current 2005 Lotus Elise listings by dealer state: California 3, Illinois 1, Texas 1.CaliforniaCalifornia: 3 · 60%3 · 60%IllinoisIllinois: 1 · 20%1 · 20%TexasTexas: 1 · 20%1 · 20%
Counts current AutosXchange listings by the selling dealer's state (3 states in total).
Current listings

2005 Lotus Elise for sale now: best value first

2005 Lotus Elise Solar Yellow Metallic Black Stripes Fresh Service Convertible for sale in Carrollton, TX
2005 Lotus Elise Solar Yellow Metallic Black Stripes Fresh Service Convertible$57,99810,592 mi · Carrollton, TXEarth MotorCars
2005 Lotus Elise Base Convertible for sale in Redwood City, CA
2005 Lotus Elise Base Convertible$60,75212,298 mi · Redwood City, CABoardwalk Auto Mall
2005 Lotus Elise 1.8L Convertible for sale in Redwood City, CA
2005 Lotus Elise 1.8L Convertible$64,6226,995 mi · Redwood City, CABoardwalk Auto Mall
2005 Lotus Elise for sale in Plainfield, IL
2005 Lotus Elise$66,9999,985 mi · Plainfield, ILHawk Subaru
2005 Lotus Elise 1.8L Convertible for sale in Redwood City, CA
2005 Lotus Elise 1.8L Convertible$75,1171,685 mi · Redwood City, CABoardwalk Auto Mall
See all 5 2005 Lotus Elise listings
Sorted by how far each asking price is below the median of the same model within one model year (all current listings nationwide). Badges show listings at least 5% below that median. Listings priced under 60% of that median (often data errors or damaged vehicles) and model years with fewer than 5 comparable listings are listed after the ranked ones.
AutosXchange Intel

2005 Lotus Elise price activity

AutosXchange started tracking 2005 Lotus Elise prices on Nov 5, 2026. Price-activity trends appear once at least 30 listings from 5 dealers are tracked nationally.

Source: AutosXchange Intel Hub, autos-xchange.com/market. Asking prices of dealer listings tracked by AutosXchange since Nov 5, 2026, not sold prices; not seasonally adjusted. A market figure is published only with at least 30 listings from at least 5 dealers (no dealer above 40%). "Removed from sale" means a listing left the dealer's website; it is not a confirmed sale. Methodology
By model year

Lotus Elise market data by model year

Listings and median asking price per model year. Years with fewer than 5 listings link to the listings.
Shop locally

2005 Lotus Elise for sale by city

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the average asking price of a 2005 Lotus Elise?
Across 5 current listings on AutosXchange, the median asking price of a 2005 Lotus Elise is $64,622. Most listings (10th to 90th percentile) ask between $59,100 and $71,870. These are dealer asking prices, not sold prices.
How many Lotus Elise are for sale?
AutosXchange currently lists 5 vehicles from 3 dealerships in 3 states.
What mileage is typical for a 2005 Lotus Elise?
The median odometer reading is 9,985 miles; the middle half of listings show between 6,995 and 10,592 miles (5 listings with a published odometer).
What is a fair asking price for a 2005 Lotus Elise?
Half of current listings ask between $60,752 and $66,999 (25th to 75th percentile), around a median of $64,622. Compare mileage, trim, condition and the vehicle history report before deciding; AutosXchange figures are asking prices, not sold prices.
Where are the most Lotus Elise for sale?
California has the most current listings (3), followed by Illinois (1).

AutosXchange market data is calculated from the asking prices of current dealer listings on AutosXchange, refreshed as dealers update their inventory. These are not sold or transaction prices and not appraisals. Listings with an asking price under $500 (placeholder prices) are excluded. Confirm price, fees and availability with the selling dealer.