Honda Prelude 6th Gen
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 11 public sales of the Honda Prelude 6th Gen. The records run from June 2026 to October 2026. In the past 12 months, 11 sold at a median of $10,999. The Shifty Estimate for the Prelude is $11,500.
Versions
About the Honda Prelude 6th Gen
- Versions
- 1
- Body styles
- Coupe
- Engine
- Inline-4, 2.2L
- Power
- 160 hp
- 0 to 60
- 7.8 s
- Top speed
- 130 mph
The Prelude, the most traded version: 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.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Honda Prelude 6th Gen cost?
In the past 12 months, 11 sold at a median of $10,999. Half of the 11 most recent sales landed between $9,800 and $19,000. The Shifty Estimate is $11,500.
What is a Honda Prelude 6th Gen worth today?
The Shifty Estimate for the Prelude is $11,500. It describes a well-kept example.
What is the most expensive Honda Prelude 6th Gen ever sold?
The highest sale on file is $24,000, for a 2000 Honda Prelude at Bring a Trailer. It sold on Aug 13, 2026. It showed 67,000 miles.
How many Honda Prelude 6th Gen examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 11 public sales since June 2026. 11 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $11,500 on Oct 12, 2026.
Where do Honda Prelude 6th Gen examples sell?
Of the last 11 sales with a known venue, 7 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Cars & Bids (4).
How many miles do Honda Prelude 6th Gen examples have when they sell?
Across the last 11 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 142,600 miles. The lowest showed 67,000 miles and the highest 200,000 miles.
Where do Shifty's Honda Prelude 6th Gen prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Honda Prelude 6th Gen. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.