Lotus Elise

2002 to 2010 · Convertible

A 2002 Lotus Elise cost $39,280 new. Over the past 12 months, 46 have sold publicly at a median of $44,625. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $49,100. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $13,000 to $89,444, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$49,100
High confidence · $31K to $56K
Up 6.3% over 12 months
Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026
Median · 12 mo
$44,625
Sales · 12 mo
46
Original MSRP
$39,280Up 25% since new

The market

Every recorded 2002 Lotus Elise sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Cars & Bids
$37,750 · 93,400 mi · White
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$20k$30k$40k$50k$60kNov 202320252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $49k
Sold Bid to, not sold
93 sales · 9 unsoldmedian $45kupdated Oct 2026

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Latest results

The newest 2002 Lotus Elise sales with photographs
2002 Lotus Elise, sold Oct 2026

Sold $31,750

2006 · Storm Titanium Metallic · 15,534 mi
Oct 25, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2002 Lotus Elise, sold Oct 2026

Sold $56,500

2005 · Saffron Yellow · 19,000 mi
Oct 23, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2002 Lotus Elise, sold Oct 2026

Sold $30,000

2004 · Saffron Yellow · 1,740 mi
Oct 20, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2002 Lotus Elise, sold Oct 2026

Sold $35,750

2005 · Saffron Yellow · 36,000 mi
Oct 16, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2002 Lotus Elise, sold Oct 2026

Sold $52,000

2005 · Storm Titanium Metallic · 17,000 mi
Oct 12, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2002 Lotus Elise, sold Oct 2026

Sold $51,000

2005 · Ardent Red · 12,000 mi
Oct 10, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Every S2

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 30, 2026
Every S2. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 30, 2026
Elise2002 to 2010SC2008 to 2011111S2002 to 2004
Shifty Estimate$49,100$75,100$18,500Low confidence
Sold median$44,62546 sales$71,2508 salesToo few sales to call2 sales
12-month moveUp 6.3%Too few sales to callToo few sales to call
For saleNoneNoneNone
Other Elise generations

Also on file, with no sale or listing yet: 111R.

Specifications

Engine
Inline-4, 1.8L
Power
120 hp
Torque
122 lb-ft
0 to 60
5.8 s
Top speed
126 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Original MSRP
$39,280

Common questions

How much does a Lotus Elise cost?

A 2002 Lotus Elise cost $39,280 new. Over the past 12 months, 46 have sold publicly at a median of $44,625. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $49,100. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $13,000 to $89,444, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 2002 Lotus Elise worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $49,100, up 6.3% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 46 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Lotus Elise a good investment?

It has appreciated 25% against its $39,280 list price. Values are up 6.3% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $13,000 to $89,444, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Lotus Elise have sold?

Shifty has 207 public sales of the Lotus Elise on file. The earliest was on Feb 12, 2018.

What is the most expensive Lotus Elise sold?

The highest public sale on file is $89,444, on Apr 23, 2023.

What has a Lotus Elise sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $37,750Oct 30, 2026White · 93,400 mi
  • $31,750Oct 25, 2026Storm Titanium Metallic · 15,534 mi
  • $56,500Oct 23, 2026Saffron Yellow · 19,000 mi

About the 2002 Lotus Elise

The Series 2 Elise represents Lotus at its purest, Colin Chapman's 'simplify and add lightness' philosophy distilled into 1,975 pounds of aluminum and fiberglass brilliance. Built around the revolutionary bonded aluminum chassis that debuted in 1996, this generation brought refined ergonomics while maintaining the raw driving experience that made the original legendary. The Toyota-sourced 1.8-liter 2ZZ-GE produces 190hp, but it's the sublime chassis balance and telepathic steering that captivates enthusiasts. With no power steering, ABS, or traction control, the Elise demands driver engagement in an era of increasing electronic intervention. Production spanned multiple variants across global markets, with US-spec cars arriving in 2005 after safety modifications. Values have steadily climbed as collectors recognize these as the last truly analog sports cars from Hethel, representing peak Lotus engineering before modern regulations diluted the formula.

Sales and listings

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