Mazda RX-8

2003 to 2012 · Coupe

A 2003 Mazda RX-8 cost $26,740 new. Over the past 12 months, 23 have sold publicly at a median of $10,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $12,100. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $2,100 to $42,250, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$12,100
High confidence · $6K to $18K
Up 16.7% over 12 months
Median · 12 mo
$10,500
Sales · 12 mo
23
Original MSRP
$26,740Down 55% since new

The market

Every recorded 2003 Mazda RX-8 sale, by date and price
Sep 2026 · Cars & Bids
$19,250 · 27,500 mi · Metropolitan Gray Mica
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123 sales · 7 unsoldmedian $11kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 2003 Mazda RX-8 sales with photographs
2003 Mazda RX-8, sold Sep 2026

Sold $10,600

2011 · Brilliant Black Mica · 95,400 mi
Sep 3, 2026 · Cars & Bids
2003 Mazda RX-8, sold Aug 2026

Sold $7,000

2007 · Crystal White Pearl · 92,000 mi
Aug 31, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2003 Mazda RX-8, sold Aug 2026

Sold $5,900

2008 · Metropolitan Gray Mica · 72,079 mi
Aug 27, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2003 Mazda RX-8, sold Aug 2026

Sold $10,500

2004 · Velocity Red Mica · 24,000 mi
Aug 26, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2003 Mazda RX-8, sold Aug 2026

Sold $16,500

2006 · Velocity Red Mica · 11,000 mi
Aug 7, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2003 Mazda RX-8, sold Jul 2026

Sold $18,500

2009 · Aurora Blue Mica · 47,000 mi
Jul 27, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Specifications

Engine
Rotary, 1.3L
Power
238 hp
Torque
159 lb-ft
0 to 60
6.4 s
Top speed
145 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Original MSRP
$26,740

Common questions

How much does a Mazda RX-8 cost?

A 2003 Mazda RX-8 cost $26,740 new. Over the past 12 months, 23 have sold publicly at a median of $10,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $12,100. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $2,100 to $42,250, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $12,100, up 16.7% over the past 12 months. That sits above the $10,500 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. Confidence is high: 23 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Mazda RX-8 a good investment?

It has depreciated 55% against its $26,740 list price. Values are up 16.7% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $2,100 to $42,250, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Mazda RX-8 have sold?

Shifty has 123 public sales of the Mazda RX-8 on file. The earliest was on May 8, 2018.

What has a Mazda RX-8 sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $19,250Sep 14, 2026Metropolitan Gray Mica · 27,500 mi
  • $10,600Sep 3, 2026Brilliant Black Mica · 95,400 mi
  • $7,000Aug 31, 2026Crystal White Pearl · 92,000 mi

About the 2003 Mazda RX-8

The RX-8 represents Mazda's bold commitment to rotary power when everyone else abandoned the Wankel engine. Its naturally-aspirated 13B-MSP RENESIS rotary produces 232hp while revving to an otherworldly 9,000 RPM, delivering a soundtrack no piston engine can match. The suicide doors and 2+2 configuration made it practical enough for daily use, while near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution and low center of gravity created handling dynamics that still impress today. Production ended in 2012, marking the end of an era for production rotary engines. Clean examples are increasingly sought after by enthusiasts who appreciate the unique engineering and driving experience. The rotary's quirks, including higher oil consumption and maintenance requirements, have scared off casual buyers, but collectors recognize the RX-8 as the final chapter in Mazda's rotary legacy. Values are climbing as enthusiasts realize these cars represent something truly irreplaceable in automotive history.

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