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2005 Lotus Elise

Sold at Bring a Trailer on April 15, 2025.

$27,980Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
2005
Make and model
Lotus Elise and Exige
Generation
Elise and Exige S2
Version
Elise
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
SCCPC11165HL33877
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, 33% 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 EliseBring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2026$41,250
19k-Mile 2005 Lotus EliseBring a Trailer, Oct. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 23, 2026$56,500
2005 Lotus EliseBring a Trailer, Oct. 16, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 16, 2026$35,750
2005 Lotus EliseBring a Trailer, Oct. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 10, 2026$51,000
2005 Lotus EliseBring a Trailer, Oct. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 9, 2026$39,001
2005 Lotus EliseBring a Trailer, Oct. 2, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 2, 2026$56,000
2005 Lotus EliseBring a Trailer, Sept. 3, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 3, 2026$52,500
2005 Lotus EliseBring a Trailer, Aug. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 21, 2026$49,250