2005 Toyota MR2: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

1 build left the factory as a 2005 MR2, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 1 main configurations
  • 120 vehicles built
  • 2 for sale right now

Which MR2 is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your MR2

Will it hold value?

A MR2 typically keeps about 99% of its price over 5 years — a 5-year-old one runs about $12,946 today.

MR2 depreciation by year →
Cost to run

23/29 mpg city/highway. Roughly $1,860/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 2005 MR2

Safety, in plain English

What JTDFR320-5 means

JTD FR320 · 5
JTD
the World Manufacturer Identifier Toyota registered — assembled in Japan
FR320
together encode the MR2 line — Convertible, 1.8L 4cyl — as Toyota filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
5
in position 10 — model year 2005
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number

Already looking at a specific MR2?

Paste its VIN — we’ll open that exact car’s page: its configuration, market position and every listing we’ve tracked.