What is a 2023 Lotus Emira worth?
Our estimate for a 3-year-old Lotus Emira in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2023 Emira on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2023 model sits today: 3 years in, 48% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 18% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 1 193 243 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 983 232 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 667 591 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 525 652 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 20 856/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R 1 507 630 | — | See value → |
| 2023 (this page) | R 1 193 243 | +R 314 387 to newest |
2023 Lotus Emira: common questions
What is a 2023 Lotus Emira worth in South Africa?
Around R 1 193 243 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 1 300 635 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 1 085 851. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 1 050 054.
Is a 2023 Lotus Emira a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 48% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 1 193 243 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 525 652 more. As a luxury flagship & exotic model, its steepest losses are behind it, which is exactly when this kind of car makes the most financial sense used.
What did a 2023 Lotus Emira cost new?
About R 2 291 054 at launch pricing in 2023 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 52% of that.
What would financing a 2023 Lotus Emira cost monthly?
At R 1 193 243 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 20 856 per month before fees and insurance. Shorter terms suit used cars better; run your own numbers in the value calculator.
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Estimates modelled from list pricing and our SA depreciation tiers; condition, mileage, spec and region move real prices. Not a valuation or an offer.