1996 Lotus Esprit

How much does a Lotus Esprit cost?

A 1996 Lotus Esprit cost $90,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 8 have sold publicly at a median of $72,172. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $78,200. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $52,233 to $98,054, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1996 Lotus Esprit worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $78,200, down 4.9% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 8 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Lotus Esprit a good investment?

It has depreciated 13% against its $90,000 list price. Values are down 4.9% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $33,000 to $220,000, and mileage explains most of that.

What has a Lotus Esprit sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

• $71,000Apr 15, 2026Norfolk Mustard · 18,000 mi
• $88,888Mar 31, 2026Azure Blue Metallic · 16,000 mi
• $74,499Feb 13, 2026Black · 27,000 mi