As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Mazda RX-8 is actually worth $8,500 (fair range $7,500 to $9,500). 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 $8,000 — about 6% below what these cars have actually been selling for. Asks sitting below recent sold values can signal softening demand or motivated sellers.
As of August 2026, the Mazda RX-8 market has 290 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $7,999, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $4,500 and $10,248. Mazda RX-8 prices have increased 40.4% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $11,250 to $15,799.
The typical Mazda RX-8 on the market has 83,206 miles. Listings spend an average of 105 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Mazda RX-8 Pricing
A fair price for a Mazda RX-8 in August 2026 is between $4,500 and $10,248 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,500 to $12,065 across 290 active listings.
Price Distribution (290 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$4,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$7,999
Typical market price
75th
$10,248
Above average / premium
90th
$12,065
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $8,038, 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
10
$7,500
10,000 - 25,000 mi
14
$7,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
28
$11,007
50,000 - 100,000 mi
121
$9,598
100,000 - 150,000 mi
83
$5,795
Over 150,000 mi
25
$4,600
Mazda RX-8 Price Trends
Mazda RX-8 prices have increased 40.4% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $15,799 across 9 sales, up from $11,250 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Mazda RX-8 prices are up 75.5% ($15,799 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
20
$12,593
$14,400
2026-Q1
7
$11,975
$13,142
2026-Q2
11
$11,250
$10,640
2026-Q3
9
$15,799
$13,835
Best Value Mazda RX-8 by Model Year
The 2005 Mazda RX-8 offers the best value with a median price of $4,991 across 56 listings. The most expensive model year is 2010 at a median of $10,495.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2003
1
$6,500
$6,500
$6,500
2004
99
$8,444
$2,500
$21,500
2005
56
$4,991
$100
$22,000
2006
39
$7,690
$2,500
$18,661
2007
25
$8,000
$2,500
$11,583
2008
28
$9,310
$2,500
$16,927
2009
17
$9,500
$3,000
$17,336
2010
17
$10,495
$2,500
$18,000
2011
6
$7,500
$4,500
$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 41,488 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
1,578 mi
1.70x
$14,427
6,865 mi
1.11x
$9,435
9,252 mi
1.47x
$12,492
24,472 mi
1.08x
$9,194
38,212 mi
1.07x
$9,085
63,812 mi
0.82x
$6,937
92,168 mi
0.68x
$5,795
142,184 mi
0.80x
$6,829
300,000 mi
0.68x
$5,772
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,578 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.70x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.68x. 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
67% over 39 tests
12 months
↑ UP
46%
volatile
36% over 33 tests
24 months
↑ UP
45%
volatile
33% over 21 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 34 active listings, followed by FL (34), TX (27), IL (23), WA (20).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in NJ at $4,500, while WA has the highest at $12,795. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $8,295.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
34
$7,999
FL
34
$9,250
TX
27
$7,000
IL
23
$10,376
WA
20
$12,795
AZ
15
$4,600
CO
12
$7,690
VA
12
$8,576
NY
11
$7,500
OR
10
$7,200
Mazda RX-8 Market Velocity
Mazda RX-8 listings spend an average of 105 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 60 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: $4,500 to $10,248. The median is $7,999. Anything below $4,500 is a strong value; above $10,248 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Mazda RX-8 prices have risen 40.4% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 2005 model year has the lowest median price at $4,991, making it the most accessible entry point into Mazda RX-8 ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 105 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.