Audi R8 (Type 42)
2006–2015
Lowest price
$85,000
Since 2020
Median price
$125,600
Since 2020 · n=7
Highest price
$146,789
Since 2020
Sold cars
7
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 7 lots

Based on 7 verified auction results
$125,600
Market value · recent verified sales
+4.2%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Prices have been flat (+4.2%). No strong directional signal.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
$138,287
+10%
5-Year Forecast
$142,641
+14%
Market scores
34
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Good
60
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Manual gearbox
+$32,739+26%45 with · 5 without · med confidence
Built ≤ 2011
−$12,993-10%38 with · 29 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Audi R8 Type 42 is trading at a median of AUD $125,600 in the Australian market, with a modest year-on-year appreciation of 4.2 percent. The signal remains steady at HOLD, reflecting a car that is holding ground rather than accelerating upward.
Liquidity in this segment is thin, with only three sales tracked over the past twelve months against seven total sales in our database. This sparse transaction volume suggests buyers and sellers should expect extended holding periods and limited negotiating leverage when either side is motivated to move quickly.
The R8 Type 42 sits in the stable modern classic tier, classified as collectible with a score of 5, though desirability registers as low in the current market. With no active listings and modest underlying demand, these cars are not moving rapidly through the sales pipeline.
Base projections point to moderate appreciation over the medium term, with the median forecast to reach AUD $138,287 within three years (10.1 percent) and AUD $142,641 within five years (13.6 percent). This trajectory suggests a car positioned for steady but unspectacular gains, supported by its modern classic status rather than surging collector interest.
The high confidence rating in these projections reflects stability rather than momentum. Prospective buyers should view this market as one favoring patience, with the R8 Type 42 suitable for those seeking a reliable collectible rather than capital appreciation in the near term.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value$125,600
- Annual appr. rate+4.2%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked67
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared67 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$1,020
- Maintenance$3,050
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost$8,940
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months3
- Sell-Through43%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price$122,556
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range$85,000 – $146,789
- Total Sales Tracked7
Recent sales
Showing latest 7Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.