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Ford Sierra RS Cosworth

1986–1992

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Ford Sierra RS Cosworth
SELLDepreciatingmedium confidence

US$54,270

Market value · recent verified sales

-17.5%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 17.5% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in United States.

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$35,070

-35%

5-Year Forecast

US$30,683

-43%

Estimates pool 11 verified sales across United Kingdom, Australia — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1987

    +US$43,754+81%

    7 with · 4 without · low confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. 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 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth is currently priced around $54,270 in the US market, but carries a sell signal following a 17.5% decline over the past twelve months. The broader trend is one of sustained depreciation rather than a temporary pullback, suggesting structural weakness in demand for this model.

With no recorded sales in our tracking sample over the past year and zero active listings, liquidity for the Sierra RS Cosworth remains severely constrained. This illiquid condition means buyers and sellers should expect extended holding periods and significant negotiation friction if a transaction becomes necessary.

The model remains classified as a collectible with a score of 6, though current desirability is rated as low—a notable disconnect that reflects the gap between historical significance and present-day collector interest. Production volumes are not available in our data, but the rarity of sales suggests these cars are thinly distributed across the market.

The three-year outlook projects a decline to roughly $35,070, representing a 35% loss from current levels. Five-year projections extend that deterioration to approximately $30,683, or a cumulative 44% depreciation from today's valuation. These forecasts assume continued softness in demand and limited appreciation drivers emerging over the medium term.

The confluence of weak liquidity, low current demand, and downward price momentum creates an unfavorable environment for ownership. Holders should view this moment as a potential window to exit before further depreciation materializes, though finding a buyer at asking prices may prove difficult.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$54,270
  • Annual appr. rate-17.5%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked11
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared11 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$2,010
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,830
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range
  • Total Sales Tracked0

Recent sales

No tracked sales yet for this market.

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.