Side-by-side comparison of the Lotus Elise S1 and Lotus Esprit V8, based on live market data.
| Lotus Elise S1 | Lotus Esprit V8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listings | 168 | 51 |
| Median Price | €32,692 | €69,000 |
| Price Range | €12,274 – €61,194 | €42,426 – €171,631 |
| Avg Investment Score | 53.0 | 57.3 |
| Year Range | 1996–2001 | 1996–2004 |
| Transmissions | manual | manual, automatic |
Based on current market data, the Lotus Esprit V8 (avg score 57.3) appears to be the stronger investment compared to the Lotus Elise S1 (avg score 53.0).