Audi R8 (Type 42)
2006–2015
Lowest price
US$52,500
Since 2020
Median price
US$86,700
Since 2020 · n=33
Highest price
US$189,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
33
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 33 lots

Based on 33 verified auction results
US$121,000
Market value · recent verified sales
+3.4%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Prices have been flat (+3.4%). No strong directional signal.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$121,000
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$121,000
+0%
Market scores
51
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Good
60
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Manual gearbox
+US$23,663+27%47 with · 6 without · med confidence
Built ≤ 2011
−US$7,069-8%38 with · 32 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 $121,000 in the US market, up 3.4% over the past twelve months, signaling price stability with modest upward momentum. The HOLD rating reflects a market in equilibrium, with no immediate pressure in either direction.
Transaction activity remains moderate, with 15 sales tracked over the past year and 33 total sales in our database. This sample size provides reasonable confidence in market direction but indicates that buyers and sellers should expect deliberate sales cycles rather than rapid liquidity.
Cars in this segment typically show average mileage around 28,700 miles, consistent with ownership patterns for stable modern classics that balance driving enjoyment with collectible preservation. This mileage profile suggests most examples are being driven selectively rather than garaged entirely.
The R8 Type 42 occupies the collectible tier with moderate desirability, a classification that reflects its appeal as a refined, relatively recent exotic without the rarity premiums attached to earlier or lower-production variants. Collectibility scores at this level tend to hold their ground during normal market cycles but lack the appreciation tailwinds of true limited-edition models.
Looking ahead to 2029 and 2032, the base case projection holds prices flat at $121,000 on the median, mirroring the stability seen across the past year. This outlook assumes continued interest in modern Audi sport cars without significant supply shocks or shifts in the collector market's appetite for naturally aspirated performance platforms.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$121,000
- Annual appr. rate+3.4%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked73
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared73 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$940
- MaintenanceUS$3,220
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$7,380
For sale now · 2 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months28
- Sell-Through85%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$106,152
- Avg Mileage at Sale28,709 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$52,500 – US$189,000
- Total Sales Tracked33
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$136,000
Bring a Trailer · 20 Aug 2026
20,000 mi
Ice Silver Metallic · 6-speed manual
US$69,000
Bring a Trailer · 19 Aug 2026
31,000 mi
Ibis White · automated manual
US$80,999
Bring a Trailer · 18 Aug 2026
19,000 mi
Phantom Black Pearl · 7-speed S-tronic dual-clutch automatic
US$105,600
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Gray · Manual
US$86,500
Bring a Trailer · 13 Aug 2026
23,000 mi
red · 6-speed manual
US$67,500
cars-and-bids · 12 Aug 2026
33,200 mi
7-speed dual-clutch
US$83,000
Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026
14,000 mi
Brilliant Red · automated manual
US$121,000
Bring a Trailer · 3 Aug 2026
Ibis White · 6-speed manual
US$71,000
Bring a Trailer · 30 Jul 2026
44,000 mi
Sepang Blue Pearl · R-tronic automated
US$86,700
Bring a Trailer · 27 Jul 2026
18,000 mi
Ibis White · 6-speed manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.

