Honda Prelude
6 generations · 1978–presentThe Honda Prelude has been built in 6 generations between 1978 and present. On the European used-car market it costs €13,020 on average across 11 listings — from €12,827 for the BA3/4/5/7 to €12,959 for the BB5/6/7/8/9.
Honda Prelude generations
BF12025–presentSixth generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 184 HP
- Body styles
- Coupe · Liftback
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BB5/6/7/8/91996–2001Fifth generationAverage used price€12,9595 listings- Power
- 133–220 HP
- Body styles
- Coupe
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BA8/9/BB1/2/3/41991–1996Fourth generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 106–185 HP
- Body styles
- Coupe
See prices and specsRoy Sherfan, Honda Prelude 1992 Si, Public domain
BA3/4/5/71987–1991Third generationAverage used price€12,8273 listings- Power
- 101–150 HP
- Body styles
- Coupe
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AB/BA1/2/3/6/BB1982–1987Second generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 79–136 HP
- Body styles
- Coupe
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SN1978–1982First generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 80 HP
- Body styles
- Coupe
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How the Honda Prelude generations differ
| Generation | BF1 | BB5/6/7/8/9 | BA8/9/BB1/2/3/4 | BA3/4/5/7 | AB/BA1/2/3/6/BB | SN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2025–present | 1996–2001 | 1991–1996 | 1987–1991 | 1982–1987 | 1978–1982 |
| Average used price | — | €12,959 | — | €12,827 | — | — |
| Typical price range | — | €8,650 – €19,857 | — | €9,990 – €14,245 | — | — |
| Average mileage | — | 139,621 km | — | 60,067 km | — | — |
| Listings | — | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — |
| Power | 184 HP | 133–220 HP | 106–185 HP | 101–150 HP | 79–136 HP | 80 HP |
| Fuel | Petrol · Electric | Petrol · LPG | Petrol · LPG | Petrol · LPG | Petrol · LPG | Petrol · LPG |
| Gearbox | Automatic 100% | Manual 70% · Automatic 30% | — | — | — | — |
| Body styles | Coupe · Liftback | Coupe | Coupe | Coupe | Coupe | Coupe |
| Length × width | 4.53 × 1.88 m | 4.55 × 1.75 m | 4.44 × 1.77 m | — | — | 2.05 × 0.82 m |
| Wheelbase | 2.60 m | 2.59 m | 2.55 m | 2.54 m | 2.43 m | 2.32 m |
| Kerb weight | 1,545 kg | 1,293 kg | 1,299 kg | 1,163 kg | 1,071 kg | 1,008 kg |
| CO₂ (NEDC, median) | — | 223 g/km | — | — | 149 g/km | 135 g/km |
| Seats and doors | 4 seats · 3 doors | 4 seats · 2 doors | 4 seats · 2 doors | 4 seats · 2 doors | 4 seats · 2 doors | 4 seats · 2 doors |
| Original list price | €56,744 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Facelift | — | 1999 | — | — | — | — |
| NL registrations | 29 | 266 | 229 | 78 | 144 | 41 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory figures (power, weight, CO₂, dimensions, original list price) come from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data), combined across each generation's model years.
Which Honda Prelude generation to pick
Prices and mileage by year
| Year | Average price | Average mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | €19,857 | 112,105 km | 1 |
| 1998 | €12,096 | 120,000 km | 3 |
| 1997 | €8,650 | 226,000 km | 1 |
| 1992 | €9,975 | 113,000 km | 2 |
| 1990 | €14,245 | 56,100 km | 2 |
| 1987 | €9,990 | 68,000 km | 1 |
| 1984 | €19,999 | 89,000 km | 1 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory data comes from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data).