As of May 2026, the Lotus Esprit market has 61 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $58,806, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $45,000 and $84,995. Lotus Esprit prices have increased 37.5% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $40,000 to $55,000.
The typical Lotus Esprit on the market has 33,722 miles. Listings spend an average of 143 days on market before selling or being removed.
A fair price for a Lotus Esprit in May 2026 is between $45,000 and $84,995 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $39,705 to $109,000 across 61 active listings.
| Percentile | Price | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,705 | Budget / project cars |
| 25th | $45,000 | Below average price |
| Median (50th) | $58,806 | Typical market price |
| 75th | $84,995 | Above average / premium |
| 90th | $109,000 | Top tier / low miles / rare spec |
The average asking price is $66,086, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
| Mileage Range | Listings | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| Under 10,000 mi | 2 | $169,000 |
| 10,000 - 25,000 mi | 11 | $79,500 |
| 25,000 - 50,000 mi | 34 | $58,806 |
| 50,000 - 100,000 mi | 11 | $45,000 |
Lotus Esprit prices have increased 37.5% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $55,000 across 13 sales, up from $40,000 in 2026-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, Lotus Esprit prices are up 31.7% ($55,000 vs. $41,750 a year ago).
| Quarter | Sales | Median Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-Q3 | 40 | $47,750 | $49,593 |
| 2024-Q4 | 19 | $35,000 | $57,759 |
| 2025-Q1 | 18 | $40,080 | $59,550 |
| 2025-Q2 | 28 | $41,750 | $48,515 |
| 2025-Q3 | 30 | $50,000 | $50,771 |
| 2025-Q4 | 30 | $35,750 | $47,205 |
| 2026-Q1 | 15 | $40,000 | $44,950 |
| 2026-Q2 | 13 | $55,000 | $52,292 |
The 1988 Lotus Esprit offers the best value with a median price of $39,705 across 3 listings. The most expensive model year is 2002 at a median of $99,995.
| Year | Listings | Median Price | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| 1983 | 1 | $58,806 | $58,806 | $58,806 |
| 1986 | 6 | $57,500 | $45,000 | $57,500 |
| 1988 | 3 | $39,705 | $35,000 | $39,705 |
| 1990 | 8 | $79,500 | $1,000 | $79,500 |
| 1991 | 7 | $45,000 | $41,200 | $60,000 |
| 1993 | 2 | $43,000 | $33,900 | $43,000 |
| 1994 | 12 | $60,247 | $51,900 | $109,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | $65,499 | $65,499 | $65,499 |
| 1997 | 2 | $84,995 | $5,900 | $84,995 |
| 1999 | 5 | $58,000 | $58,000 | $58,000 |
| 2000 | 3 | $98,050 | $50,000 | $169,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | $84,900 | $73,333 | $84,900 |
| 2002 | 8 | $99,995 | $94,995 | $119,995 |
The highest concentration of Lotus Esprit listings is in FL with 12 active listings, followed by TX (12), IL (6), IN (6), WA (4).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in FL at $57,500, while IN has the highest at $99,995. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $42,495.
| State | Listings | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 12 | $57,500 |
| TX | 12 | $58,000 |
| IL | 6 | $59,900 |
| IN | 6 | $99,995 |
| WA | 4 | $79,500 |
| SC | 2 | $45,000 |
| NV | 2 | $50,000 |
| CA | 2 | $60,000 |
| KY | 1 | $51,900 |
| UT | 1 | $39,705 |
Lotus Esprit listings spend an average of 143 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 73 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
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Data sourced from 9 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace. Updated daily by CarSearch.Pro's automated pipeline. Browse all 61 active Lotus Esprit listings.