Honda Prelude

Coupe

A Honda Prelude cost $18,945 new. Over the past 12 months, 11 have sold publicly at a median of $10,999. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $11,500. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $8,200 to $24,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate

$11,500

Medium confidence · $9K to $19K

Median · 12 mo: $10,999
Sales · 12 mo: 11
Original MSRP: $18,945Down 39% since new

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Sold$11,500 · Cars & Bids · Oct 2026

The market

Every recorded Honda Prelude sale, by date and price

Oct 2026 · Cars & Bids

$11,500 · 194,100 mi · Premium White Pearl

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11 sales · 4 unsoldmedian $11kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest Honda Prelude sales with photographs

Sold $8,690

1987 · Polar White (NH512) · 200,000 mi

Sep 23, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $24,000

2000 · Premium White Pearl · 67,000 mi

Aug 13, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $9,800

2001 · Milano Red · 156,800 mi

Aug 12, 2026 · Cars & Bids

Sold $19,000

2000 · Sebring Silver Metallic · 111,000 mi

Aug 5, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $8,200

1989 · Laurel Blue Metallic · 142,600 mi

Jul 22, 2026 · Cars & Bids

Sold $10,999

1986 · Greek White (NH82) · 172,000 mi

Jul 15, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Other Prelude generations

Specifications

Engine: Inline-4, 2.2L
Power: 160 hp
Torque: 156 lb-ft
0 to 60: 7.8 s
Top speed: 130 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Original MSRP: $18,945

Common questions

How much does a Honda Prelude cost?

What is a Honda Prelude worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $11,500. We rate confidence medium: 11 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.

How many Honda Prelude have sold?

Shifty has 11 public sales of the Honda Prelude on file. The earliest was on Jun 12, 2026.

What is the most expensive Honda Prelude sold?

The highest public sale on file is $24,000, on Aug 13, 2026, with 67,000 mi.

What has a Honda Prelude sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$11,500Oct 12, 2026Premium White Pearl · 194,100 mi
$8,690Sep 23, 2026Polar White (NH512) · 200,000 mi
$13,500Aug 21, 2026Frost White (NH-538) · 144,000 mi

About the Honda Prelude

Honda's Prelude carved out a unique niche as an affordable sports coupe that prioritized handling finesse over raw power. Spanning five generations from 1978 to 2001, the Prelude showcased Honda's engineering prowess with innovations like four-wheel steering (HICAS) in later models and VTEC engines that delivered genuine sports car thrills. The third and fourth-generation models are particularly sought after today, with the '92-'96 fourth-gen featuring the legendary H22A VTEC motor producing 190-200 horsepower. Clean examples with manual transmissions command premium prices, especially in desirable colors like Championship White or Milano Red. The Prelude's balanced chassis, precise steering, and rev-happy engines made it a favorite among enthusiasts who valued driving dynamics over straight-line speed. With Honda unlikely to revive the nameplate, well-maintained Preludes represent an accessible entry point into the golden era of Japanese sports coupes.