2015 Elise (Lotus) price list

[Alex P]

Hi

To cut a long story short I am a former Elise S2 owner contemplating a new S3. I have had contact with a dealer but want to know what the prices are for each of the main options. Unfortunately the Lotus website is not very helpful in terms of option prices or even the colour options for a 1.6 (it does have the colour options for the S).

Basically I would like to know if:
- The 1.6 Club Racer is still available, and if so, what is the price?
- On the main model, how much do the sport and sport touring packs cost? The dealer has told me the touring pack for a non-sport is £2,250 inc VAT.
- what are the current colour options, and how much are the premium colours (metallic is £700)?
- I like the forged wheels but cannot see the price for these anywhere. How much are these?
- There is also talk of a power pack; is this the TRD intake and an exhaust? If so, what are the benefits and how much does it cost?

What does Lotus charge for 'special' colours, such as Old English White (has been available before) and can the sport pack spec seat be ordered in a different coloured leathers other than black (the standard touring pack seat can be).

Finally, what has anyone done finance wise? I am contemplating a PCP deal and the dealer has quoted me. I realise they are stuck with the Lotus finance package but the monthly payment is high in my view when compared with cars at a similar price, especially considering the high residual value of an Elise. Basically with a few choice options the car is about £35k and with an £8k deposit, the monthly payment is close to £450 pm over 4 years with a balloon circa £11k. This might seem reasonable but a similarly priced jaguar XE (a very different car I know) with similar deposit/same mileage/term comes out at almost £100 per month less on the Jag on-line quote system.

Information on the price of options would be most useful. Advice on the finance side would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

[The Bandit]

Alex P said:

Hi

To cut a long story short I am a former Elise S2 owner contemplating a new S3. I have had contact with a dealer but want to know what the prices are for each of the main options. Unfortunately the Lotus website is not very helpful in terms of option prices or even the colour options for a 1.6 (it does have the colour options for the S).

Basically I would like to know if:
- The 1.6 Club Racer is still available, and if so, what is the price?
- On the main model, how much do the sport and sport touring packs cost? The dealer has told me the touring pack for a non-sport is £2,250 inc VAT.
- what are the current colour options, and how much are the premium colours (metallic is £700)?
- I like the forged wheels but cannot see the price for these anywhere. How much are these?
- There is also talk of a power pack; is this the TRD intake and an exhaust? If so, what are the benefits and how much does it cost?

What does Lotus charge for 'special' colours, such as Old English White (has been available before) and can the sport pack spec seat be ordered in a different coloured leathers other than black (the standard touring pack seat can be).

Finally, what has anyone done finance wise? I am contemplating a PCP deal and the dealer has quoted me. I realise they are stuck with the Lotus finance package but the monthly payment is high in my view when compared with cars at a similar price, especially considering the high residual value of an Elise. Basically with a few choice options the car is about £35k and with an £8k deposit, the monthly payment is close to £450 pm over 4 years with a balloon circa £11k. This might seem reasonable but a similarly priced jaguar XE (a very different car I know) with similar deposit/same mileage/term comes out at almost £100 per month less on the Jag on-line quote system.

Information on the price of options would be most useful. Advice on the finance side would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Yep, the Lotus website is absolutely shocking. How they sell any cars via this is a mystery - the configurator was utterly dreadful.

Just going off the top of my head from when I bought mine a few years back(if it's any help):

Touring £2k
Sport £1.5k
Met paint £500
Forged wheels were something silly like £1.5k on their own so it's just simpler to buy the Sport pack as you get the wheels, harness ready seats, traction and twin oil coolers.
Touring is a bit of a waste of time in my opinion. £2k for driving lamps, cup holder and a bit of carpet??
Power pack was a dealer fit TRD and Stage 1 exhaust which might give you a tiny power hike for £2k (I think?)but hugely improves the aural pleasure.
Save your money and get a TRD fitted(£80) and 2bular exhaust(£550) by a good specialist.
Finance wise speak to a few dealers (Bell and Colville always seem very competitive, speak to Jamie there)
Can't really help with any of the other bits but again Jamie at B&C seem to have a good rapport with the factory and should be able to arrange any special options for you.

Good luck

[K2iss]

I have the most recent price list, the Club Racer isn't in there anymore I'm afraid.

Elise / Elise S:
£30,900 / £37,200

Touring Pack:
£2,250

Sport Pack
£1,950

Black Style Pack:
£600

Hard Top:
£1,200

Air conditioning:
£1,250

Metallic & Signature Paint:
£750


Elise S 20th Edition:
£39,900

Hard Top:
£1,200

Air conditioning:
£1,250

CD Radio & USB COnnection and NVH Pack:
£1,250


On The Road:
£950

[simpo555]

My chosen option would be a low mileage Club Racer, rather than brand new. There are one or two CR 220's for the same price as a new 1.6, with next to no miles. There are also a couple of 1.6's that have taken the first hit on depreciation. Each to their own.