A 2004 Mazda RX-8 still asks 116% of what a 2009 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 60 sedans we price, that ranks #9, above the 77% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−40.2%). Calculated from 36 listings.
Mazda RX-8 value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $5,450 | $15,900 | 7 | |
| 2007 | $3,500 | $10,500 | 4 | |
| 2006 | $5,900 | $10,900 | 3 | |
| 2005 | $2,000 | $11,995 | 18 | |
| 2004 | $6,500 | $11,995 | 4 |
How the Mazda RX-8 depreciates
The newest Mazda RX-8 has a median asking price of $8,197; a 5-year-older one runs about $9,500 — roughly -16% lost over 5 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Mazda RX-8 hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Honda Civic keeps 59%, the Mitsubishi Eclipse 73% and the Hyundai Tiburon 41%, against 116% for the RX-8. The RX-8 holds value better than the Honda Civic, Mitsubishi Eclipse and Hyundai Tiburon.
The Mazda RX-8 market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2005 Mazda RX-8: a dealer trade-in offer is around $2,000, selling private-party nets about $5,299, and a lot asks near $11,995 — a $9,995 spread on the same car.
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How much is a Mazda RX-8 worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $4,900 to $9,500 across 5 model years. A 2005 is worth about $5,299, the median of 18 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Mazda RX-8's value?
Among RX-8s from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $8,500, and those with 100,000 to 150,000 miles ask $4,900.
Does the RX-8 hold value better than the Honda Civic?
Yes: over 5 years the RX-8 keeps 116% of its value and the Honda Civic 59%, by the median asking prices of the 2009 and 2004 model years.
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