Honda Prelude

1988 to 1991 · Coupe

A 1988 Honda Prelude cost $12,345 new. Over the past 12 months, 6 have sold publicly at a median of $11,375. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $11,800. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $4,500 to $33,750, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate

$11,800

High confidence · $6K to $27K

Median · 12 mo: $11,375
Sales · 12 mo: 6
Original MSRP: $12,345Down 4% since new

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Sold$11,250 · Bring a Trailer · May 2026

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Every recorded 1988 Honda Prelude sale, by date and price

May 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$11,250 · 98,000 mi · Gold

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60 sales · 4 unsoldmedian $11kupdated May 2026

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The newest 1988 Honda Prelude sales with photographs

Sold $5,100

1991 · Granada Black Pearl · 207,000 mi

Mar 24, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $16,050

1989 · Red · 55,000 mi

Dec 7, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $6,500

1989 · Red · 268,000 mi

Oct 15, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $11,499

1988 · Gray · 44,000 mi

Aug 6, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $19,000

1989 · Blue · 79,000 mi

Aug 3, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $16,000

1990 · Gray · 50,000 mi

Jul 14, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Other Prelude generations

Specifications

Engine: Inline-4, 2.0L
Power: 104 hp
Torque: 111 lb-ft
0 to 60: 9.8 s
Top speed: 115 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Original MSRP: $12,345

Common questions

How much does a Honda Prelude cost?

What is a 1988 Honda Prelude worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $11,800. Confidence is high: 6 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

How many Honda Prelude have sold?

Shifty has 60 public sales of the Honda Prelude on file. The earliest was on Apr 16, 2018.

What is the most expensive Honda Prelude sold?

The highest public sale on file is $33,750, on Jun 2, 2022, with 6,500 mi.

What has a Honda Prelude sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$11,250May 16, 2026Gold · 98,000 mi
$5,100Mar 24, 2026Granada Black Pearl · 207,000 mi
$16,050Dec 7, 2025Red · 55,000 mi

About the 1988 Honda Prelude

The third-generation Prelude marked Honda's bold entry into the serious sports coupe arena, introducing four-wheel steering technology that would define the model's legacy. This 1988-1991 generation featured Honda's innovative mechanical 4WS system, which counter-steered the rear wheels at low speeds for tighter turning and co-steered at higher speeds for enhanced stability. The sleek, wedge-shaped body penned by Honda's design team represented a dramatic departure from previous generations, with pop-up headlights and aggressive proportions that screamed '80s performance. Base models came with Honda's reliable 2.0-liter SOHC four-cylinder producing 104 horsepower, while the coveted Si variant packed a 135-hp DOHC unit. Today's collectors appreciate these Preludes for their technological innovation and period-correct styling, with clean examples becoming increasingly scarce. The 4WS system, once dismissed as gimmicky, now represents fascinating automotive engineering history that makes these Hondas genuinely special among '80s sports coupes.