# Lotus Elise California Edition prices

> OttoQuest tracks asking prices and sold prices of the Lotus Elise California Edition.

Trim page · 2008 · data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/lotus-elise-california-edition)

Part of the [California](https://ottoquest.com/variants/lotus-elise-california.md) family.

- For sale: 0 cars, model years 2008
- Auction results on record: 4, latest Nov 12, 2025

## Price by model year

Asking prices of cars for sale now and sold prices over the last three years.

| Model year | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold | Middle 50% sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 3 | $55,555 | $55,340–$60,065 |

## Other Elise trims

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [Base](https://ottoquest.com/variants/lotus-elise-base.md) | 2005–2008 | 17 | $50,690 |
| [1.8L](https://ottoquest.com/variants/lotus-elise-1-8l.md) | 2005 | 1 | $75,017 |
| [SC](https://ottoquest.com/variants/lotus-elise-sc.md) | 2008–2011 | — | — |
| [S1](https://ottoquest.com/variants/lotus-elise-s1.md) | 1998–1999 | — | — |
| [R](https://ottoquest.com/variants/lotus-elise-r.md) | 2011 | — | — |
| [340R](https://ottoquest.com/variants/lotus-elise-340r.md) | 2000 | — | — |
| [Type 72D](https://ottoquest.com/variants/lotus-elise-type-72d.md) | 2007 | — | — |
| [Motorsport](https://ottoquest.com/variants/lotus-elise-motorsport.md) | 2004 | — | — |
| [California](https://ottoquest.com/variants/lotus-elise-california.md) | 2008 | — | — |
| [Cup R](https://ottoquest.com/variants/lotus-elise-cup-r.md) | 2014 | — | — |
| [Sport 190](https://ottoquest.com/variants/lotus-elise-sport-190.md) | 1999–2000 | — | — |
| [HRM Edition](https://ottoquest.com/variants/lotus-elise-hrm-edition.md) | 2005 | — | — |

## Safety recalls

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the Lotus Elise California Edition. By model year: 2011 (2), 2010 (1), 2009 (1), 2008 (2), 2007 (2), 2006 (1), 2005 (1). A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## More

- Value a Lotus Elise California Edition: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=lotus-elise&variant=lotus-elise-california-edition
- Lotus Elise California Edition for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?variant=lotus-elise-california-edition
- Check one car's price: https://ottoquest.com/deal-check.md?vin=<VIN>&price=<price>&mileage=<miles> (markdown; the page is https://ottoquest.com/deal-check)
- Value a car by model, trim, year and mileage: https://ottoquest.com/value
- Free alerts for new listings and price drops: https://ottoquest.com/deals

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OttoQuest · [this page](https://ottoquest.com/variants/lotus-elise-california-edition). Prices are asking prices of cars for sale in the U.S. and recorded sold prices; a guide to the price, not to a car's condition.