As of July 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Mazda RX-8 is actually worth $9,100 (fair range $8,000 to $10,200). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 40 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Sellers are currently asking a median of $8,500 — about 7% below what these cars have actually been selling for. Asks sitting below recent sold values can signal softening demand or motivated sellers.
As of July 2026, the Mazda RX-8 market has 244 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $8,700, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $5,995 and $11,197. Mazda RX-8 prices have increased 69.0% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $10,800 to $18,250.
The typical Mazda RX-8 on the market has 87,475 miles. Listings spend an average of 91 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Mazda RX-8 Pricing
A fair price for a Mazda RX-8 in July 2026 is between $5,995 and $11,197 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,900 to $13,991 across 244 active listings.
Price Distribution (244 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,900
Budget / project cars
25th
$5,995
Below average price
Median (50th)
$8,700
Typical market price
75th
$11,197
Above average / premium
90th
$13,991
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $13,840, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
6
$11,975
10,000 - 25,000 mi
10
$12,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
39
$11,995
50,000 - 100,000 mi
81
$9,750
100,000 - 150,000 mi
92
$7,000
Over 150,000 mi
15
$5,500
Mazda RX-8 Price Trends
Mazda RX-8 prices have increased 69.0% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $18,250 across 1 sales, up from $10,800 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Mazda RX-8 prices are up 102.8% ($18,250 vs. $9,000 a year ago).
Mazda RX-8 Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
12
$9,900
$10,451
2025-Q1
11
$13,000
$13,768
2025-Q2
8
$13,750
$13,214
2025-Q3
14
$9,000
$9,440
2025-Q4
22
$12,593
$14,294
2026-Q1
2
$32,250
$20,219
2026-Q2
6
$10,800
$9,858
2026-Q3
1
$18,250
$18,250
Best Value Mazda RX-8 by Model Year
The 2007 Mazda RX-8 offers the best value with a median price of $3,000 across 10 listings. The most expensive model year is 2010 at a median of $10,995.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2003
1
$6,500
$6,500
$6,500
2004
99
$8,125
$2,500
$26,500
2005
39
$10,995
$2,500
$17,991
2006
35
$8,495
$2,650
$18,661
2007
10
$3,000
$2,500
$8,000
2008
19
$7,500
$2,500
$13,000
2009
18
$9,000
$5,000
$1,223,456
2010
19
$10,995
$2,500
$15,900
2011
2
$10,000
$7,498
$10,000
2012
1
$9,000
$9,000
$9,000
How Mileage Affects Mazda RX-8 Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Mazda RX-8 from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 33,000 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
1,578 mi
1.76x
$16,021
6,865 mi
1.12x
$10,227
8,485 mi
1.42x
$12,927
24,472 mi
1.03x
$9,332
37,179 mi
1.07x
$9,701
62,561 mi
0.79x
$7,187
90,759 mi
0.66x
$6,015
142,184 mi
0.77x
$7,027
300,000 mi
0.69x
$6,244
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,578 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.76x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.69x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Mazda RX-8 Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
46%
volatile
66% over 38 tests
12 months
↑ UP
46%
volatile
28% over 32 tests
24 months
↑ UP
45%
volatile
35% over 20 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Mazda RX-8 — every month we re-run the forecast as if we only knew what was knowable then, and grade it against what actually happened. We publish the hit rate either way. Full methodology & track record →
Where to Buy a Mazda RX-8
The highest concentration of Mazda RX-8 listings is in CA with 33 active listings, followed by TX (32), FL (32), WA (24), IL (15).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in IL at $6,500, while WA has the highest at $13,795. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $7,295.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
33
$8,444
TX
32
$6,500
FL
32
$8,590
WA
24
$13,795
IL
15
$6,500
AZ
15
$7,993
NY
14
$8,500
VA
13
$8,791
GA
8
$8,999
MI
7
$11,995
Mazda RX-8 Market Velocity
Mazda RX-8 listings spend an average of 91 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 52 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Mazda RX-8 Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $5,995 to $11,197. The median is $8,700. Anything below $5,995 is a strong value; above $11,197 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Mazda RX-8 prices have risen 69.0% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 2007 model year has the lowest median price at $3,000, making it the most accessible entry point into Mazda RX-8 ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 91 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.