Dufour 40 Performance Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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LOA
40.42' · 12.32 m

The Dufour 40 Performance, introduced in 2002, serves as the definitive bridge between the French builder’s historical focus on robust cruising and a modern era of highvelocity naval architecture. Designed by the renowned Italian firm Felci Yacht Design in collaboration with Patrick Roséo, this model was conceived to compete in the IMS (International Measurement System) racing circuits while remaining a comfortable, manageable platform for family cruising. Its success was immediate, culminating in the prestigious "European Yacht of the Year" award in 2003. The 40 Performance replaced the older Dufour 38 and 39 designs, signaling a shift toward more aggressive hull lines, a deeper keel, and a higheraspect sail plan that prioritized upwind efficiency and responsiveness.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 122,538
Ask, not sold · 46 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
21
46 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-0.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
17
France (21.4%) · Canada (7.1%) · Spain (7.1%)

Recent Listings

25 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Dufour 40 Performance listings span 17 countries. France leads with 9 listings (21.4%), followed by Canada and Spain.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

42 listings · 17 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
France$ 121,9089421.4%
Canada$ 100,750307.1%
Spain$ 127,983317.1%
United Kingdom$ 127,917317.1%
Greece$ 126,820327.1%
Italy$ 103,550317.1%
Netherlands$ 133,801327.1%
United States$ 123,500317.1%
Martinique$ 80,280224.8%
Malaysia$ 122,166204.8%
Panama$ 69,000214.8%
Germany$ 126,820102.4%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau First 40.739.25'$ 91,9157429
Beneteau First 4040.16'$ 99,0007135
Performance 44 Performance44.85'$ 349,0456123
Dufour 3735.33'$ 246,0775423
Performance 40 PerformanceYou are here$ 122,5384621
Dufour 405 Grand Large39.93'$ 146,5994625
Performance 4040.42'$ 123,5003118
Performance 3433.63'$ 90,7522713
Performance 34 Performance34.78'$ 88,0982314
Performance 45 E45.76'$ 215,005123
Jeanneau Sun Fast 4040'$ 112,858119

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Dufour 40 Performance cost?+
The median asking price for a used Dufour 40 Performance over the past 12 months is $122,538. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Dufour 40 Performance sailboats are for sale?+
21 Dufour 40 Performance listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 46 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Dufour 40 Performance prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Dufour 40 Performance has decreased by 0.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Dufour 40 Performance sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Dufour 40 Performance listings over the past 12 months are France (21.4%), Canada (7.1%), Spain (7.1%).
05Do Dufour 40 Performance listings get price reductions?+
About 14% of Dufour 40 Performance listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 27.7% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Dufour 40 Performance?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 40.7, Beneteau First 40, Performance 44 Performance. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.