As of October 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 43 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 $9,000 — about 6% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of October 2026, the Mazda RX-8 market has 246 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $8,950, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $5,500 and $11,000. Mazda RX-8 prices have decreased 6.7% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $11,250 to $10,500.
The typical Mazda RX-8 on the market has 77,902 miles. Listings spend an average of 112 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Mazda RX-8 Pricing
A fair price for a Mazda RX-8 in October 2026 is between $5,500 and $11,000 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,200 to $15,000 across 246 active listings.
Price Distribution (246 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,200
Budget / project cars
25th
$5,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$8,950
Typical market price
75th
$11,000
Above average / premium
90th
$15,000
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $9,189, 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
7
$7,500
10,000 - 25,000 mi
12
$15,695
25,000 - 50,000 mi
32
$12,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
120
$9,349
100,000 - 150,000 mi
55
$5,999
Over 150,000 mi
18
$5,000
Mazda RX-8 Price Trends
Mazda RX-8 prices have decreased 6.7% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $10,500 across 19 sales, down from $11,250 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Mazda RX-8 prices are up 16.7% ($10,500 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
19
$10,500
$11,898
Best Value Mazda RX-8 by Model Year
The 2008 Mazda RX-8 offers the best value with a median price of $6,800 across 16 listings. The most expensive model year is 2009 at a median of $10,197.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2003
1
$4,000
$4,000
$4,000
2004
119
$9,000
$2,500
$21,500
2005
39
$7,788
$2,500
$100,000
2006
19
$7,000
$2,500
$15,995
2007
21
$8,994
$2,500
$10,000
2008
16
$6,800
$2,500
$13,999
2009
17
$10,197
$6,850
$20,000
2010
8
$9,000
$2,600
$13,382
2011
6
$7,000
$4,800
$10,000
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 42,200 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
1,578 mi
1.66x
$14,119
6,865 mi
1.05x
$8,933
9,252 mi
1.47x
$12,482
24,278 mi
1.10x
$9,352
37,483 mi
1.09x
$9,298
64,072 mi
0.79x
$6,708
92,356 mi
0.67x
$5,715
142,184 mi
0.77x
$6,546
300,000 mi
0.57x
$4,814
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,578 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.66x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.57x. 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
50%
volatile
65% over 40 tests
12 months
↓ DOWN
49%
volatile
41% over 34 tests
24 months
↓ DOWN
48%
volatile
59% over 22 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 37 active listings, followed by TX (29), FL (19), WA (19), VA (18).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in IN at $4,495, while WI has the highest at $15,000. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $10,505.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
37
$8,500
TX
29
$7,800
FL
19
$7,788
WA
19
$12,995
VA
18
$10,990
IL
16
$10,000
NY
14
$8,500
AZ
9
$6,500
IN
8
$4,495
NJ
7
$6,800
Mazda RX-8 Market Velocity
Mazda RX-8 listings spend an average of 112 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 47 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: $5,500 to $11,000. The median is $8,950. Anything below $5,500 is a strong value; above $11,000 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Mazda RX-8 prices have dropped 6.7% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 2008 model year has the lowest median price at $6,800, making it the most accessible entry point into Mazda RX-8 ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 112 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.