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Audi R8 (Type 42)

2006–2015

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  • 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

Audi R8

Based on 33 verified auction results

HOLDStablehigh confidence

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%)
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$940
  • MaintenanceUS$3,220
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$7,380
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

For sale now · 2 live

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Market 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 20
  • US$136,000

    Bring a Trailer · 20 Aug 2026

  • US$69,000

    Bring a Trailer · 19 Aug 2026

  • US$80,999

    Bring a Trailer · 18 Aug 2026

  • US$105,600

    mecum · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$86,500

    Bring a Trailer · 13 Aug 2026

  • US$67,500

    cars-and-bids · 12 Aug 2026

  • US$83,000

    Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026

  • US$121,000

    Bring a Trailer · 3 Aug 2026

  • US$71,000

    Bring a Trailer · 30 Jul 2026

  • US$86,700

    Bring a Trailer · 27 Jul 2026

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