2010 Lotus Elise
2 trims · Convertible
Starting MSRP
$47,250 – $54,990
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Pricing
How much should you pay for the Lotus Elise? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.
MSRP by trim
Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.
Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$47,250
Typical monthly
$936/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Base
- MSRP
- $47,250
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/27
- Horsepower
- 189 hp
- Torque
- 133 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 2
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 4
- Max towing
- —
SC
- MSRP
- $54,990
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 20/26
- Horsepower
- 218 hp
- Torque
- 156 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 2
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 4
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Base | SC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $47,250 | $54,990 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 21/27 | 20/26 |
| Horsepower | 189 hp | 218 hp |
| Torque | 133 lb-ft | 156 lb-ft |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas |
| Seating | 2 | 2 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 4 | 4 |
| Max towing | — | — |
Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- BasegasSCgas
- Fuel type
- Basepremium unleaded (required)SCpremium unleaded (required)
- Cylinders
- BaseI4SCI4
- Displacement
- Base1.8 LSC1.8 L
- Horsepower
- Base189 hpSC218 hp
- Torque
- Base133 lb-ftSC156 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base6-speed manualSC6-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Baserear wheel driveSCrear wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseConvertibleSCConvertible
- Doors
- Base2SC2
- Seating
- Base2SC2
- Length
- Base149 inSC149 in
- Width
- Base67.7 inSC67.7 in
- Height
- Base44 inSC44 in
- Wheelbase
- Base90.5 inSC90.5 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Base4 cu ftSC4 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- Base4 cu ftSC4 cu ft
- Curb weight
- Base1,984 lbsSC2,006 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base10.6 galSC10.6 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base23SC22
- City MPG
- Base21SC20
- Highway MPG
- Base27SC26
| Spec | Base | SC |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 189 hp | 218 hp |
| Torque | 133 lb-ft | 156 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Body type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seating | 2 | 2 |
| Length | 149 in | 149 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 67.7 in |
| Height | 44 in | 44 in |
| Wheelbase | 90.5 in | 90.5 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||
| Cargo capacity | 4 cu ft | 4 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 4 cu ft | 4 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 1,984 lbs | 2,006 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 10.6 gal | 10.6 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||
| Combined MPG | 23 | 22 |
| City MPG | 21 | 20 |
| Highway MPG | 27 | 26 |
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2010 Lotus Elise FAQ
- How much does the 2010 Lotus Elise cost?
- The 2010 Lotus Elise has a starting MSRP of $47,250, ranging up to $54,990 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $47,250; SC from $54,990.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Lotus Elise?
- The 2010 Lotus Elise achieves up to 23 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2010 Lotus Elise have?
- The 2010 Lotus Elise offers up to 4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- How many trims does the 2010 Lotus Elise come in?
- The 2010 Lotus Elise is available in 2 trims across Convertible body styles with rear wheel drive.