
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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- Median · 12 mo
- $10,500
- Sales · 12 mo
- 23
- Original MSRP
- $26,740Down 55% since new
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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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