✦ Shifty Estimate
$17,000
- 12 months median
- $11K
- Sales, 12 months
- 9
- For sale now
- 9
- Original MSRP
- $18,945 · ▼ 10% since
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Honda Prelude
Coupe
Price history
Recent sales
9 sales
1990 · Frost White (NH-538) · 144,000 mi · manual2026-08-21 · beastieberge$13,500
2000 · Premium White Pearl · 67,000 mi2026-08-13 · MohrImports$24,000
2001 · Milano Red · 156,800 mi · manual2026-08-12 · VA2CARS$9,800
2000 · Sebring Silver Metallic · 111,000 mi · manual2026-08-05 · LTH22lude$19,000
1989 · Laurel Blue Metallic · 142,600 mi · manual2026-07-22 · CUCU1970$8,200
1986 · Greek White (NH82) · 172,000 mi · manual2026-07-15 · tamalpais09$10,999
2001 · Nighthawk Black Pearl (B92P) · 107,000 mi · manual2026-07-14 · allansimple$19,000
1996 · Frost White (NH538) · 111,000 mi · manual2026-07-05 · VantageAuto$9,700
1988 · Red/Black · 105,400 mi · manual2026-06-12 · capitannorte$10,200
For sale now
9 listings
2026 · Boost Blue Pearl · 10 mi · Brickell Honda$43,207
2026 · Winter Frost Pearl w/Crystal Black Roof · 8 mi · Klamath Falls Honda$41,315
2026 · Crystal Black Pearl · 11 mi · Townsend Honda$42,184
2026 · Meteorite Gray Metallic · 1 mi · Westshore Honda$42,971
2026 · Rallye Red · 5 mi · Dahl Honda Sheboygan$41,090
2026 · Boost Blue · DARCARS Honda$40,325
2026 · Meteorite Gray Metallic · 3 mi · Ourisman Honda of Frederick$40,891
2026 · CHAMPIONSHIP WH · 8 mi · Heritage Honda Parkville$41,415
2026 · Winter Frost Pearl · 5 mi · Asheboro Honda$43,850
Specifications
- Engine
- Inline-4, 2.2L
- Power
- 160 hp
- Torque
- 156 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 7.8s
- Top speed
- 130 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Original MSRP
- $18,945
Common questions
How much does a Honda Prelude cost?
A Honda Prelude cost $18,945 new. Over the past 12 months, 9 have sold publicly at a median of $10,999. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $17,000. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $9,400 to $20,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a Honda Prelude worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $17,000. That sits above the $10,999 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. We rate confidence medium: 9 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
What has a Honda Prelude sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $13,500Aug 21, 2026Frost White (NH-538) · 144,000 mi
- $24,000Aug 13, 2026Premium White Pearl · 67,000 mi
- $9,800Aug 12, 2026Milano Red · 156,800 mi
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.