A 2009 Mazda RX-8 averages $8,197 today, with most selling between $6,900 and $15,900. ForCar prices the Mazda RX-8 from real US listings across 4 model years ($3,500–$8,197) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2004 Mazda RX-8 still asks 49% of what a 2009 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 49 sedans we price, that ranks #40, below the 70% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−56.2%). Calculated from 14 listings.
Mazda RX-8 value by year
What a Mazda RX-8 is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $6,900 | $15,900 | 3 | |
| 2006 | $5,900 | $10,900 | 4 | |
| 2005 | $3,500 | $11,500 | 3 | |
| 2004 | $3,900 | $8,888 | 4 |
How the Mazda RX-8 depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Mazda RX-8 loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Mazda RX-8 averages $8,197; a 5-year-older one runs about $4,000 — roughly 51% lost over 5 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Mazda RX-8 hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2009 price a 2004 car still asks. Higher is better — the Mazda RX-8 sits at #40 of 49, against a class median of 70%.
The Mazda RX-8 market right now
What the market asks for a Mazda RX-8 at each model year — the median of 31 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Mazda RX-8 value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Mazda RX-8 is worth on today's market.
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Mazda RX-8 has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2009 Mazda RX-8: a dealer trade-in offer is around $6,900, selling private-party nets about $8,197, and a lot asks near $15,900 — a $9,000 spread on the same car.
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Mazda RX-8 value FAQ
How much is a Mazda RX-8 worth?
A 2009 Mazda RX-8 averages $8,197 today (roughly $6,900–$15,900). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Mazda RX-8 value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Mazda RX-8 value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Mazda RX-8 from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Mazda RX-8 year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Mazda RX-8 Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Mazda RX-8s are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.