Estimating the price of a luxury or sports car

With luxury and sports cars, value comes down to more than mileage. Rarity and specification carry a lot of weight.

• Rarity of the model and series, model year, engine
• Mileage and, above all, a complete service history
• Sought-after configuration: colour, upholstery, factory options, provenance

A credible price rests on comparable sales, at equivalent trim and condition.

• Compare the exact version, not just the model
• Factor in the real condition and the history
• On Luxydrive, price floors by curated brand preserve the segment's premium positioning

Some options can be worth several thousand euros at resale.

• Performance packs, ceramic brakes, carbon seats
• Sports exhaust, adaptive suspension, body kit
• Comfort features and high-end technology

A buyer thinks in terms of the full cost of ownership, not just the advertised price.

• On every Luxydrive listing, the multi-country registration cost is displayed (exact for France: CO2 penalty (malus) and regional registration fee (carte grise))
• A powerful engine can trigger a high penalty (malus), which you should factor into your pricing

The right price is confirmed by contact with the market.

• Track views and contact requests
• If interest stays low, reprice rather than wait
• A sensible price from the start prevents a listing from going stale