Audi RS4 (B5)
1999–2001
Lowest price
$35,350
Since 2020
Median price
$36,750
Since 2020 · n=3
Highest price
$42,250
Since 2020
Sold cars
3
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 3 lots

Based on 3 verified auction results
$36,750
Market value · recent verified sales
+7.4%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Prices have been flat (+7.4%). No strong directional signal.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
7/10
Highly Collectible
3-Year Forecast
$43,966
+20%
5-Year Forecast
$46,601
+27%
Estimates based on 3 verified Australia sales.
Market scores
44
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Good
60
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Audi RS4 B5 is trading at a median of AUD $36,750 in the Australian market, up 7.4 percent over the past year—a steady appreciation signal that reflects the model's growing appeal among European performance enthusiasts.
The sample of three sales tracked over the past twelve months reveals a thin liquidity environment with no active listings currently available. This limited transaction volume makes price discovery challenging and suggests buyers may face extended search times or have to negotiate off-market, while sellers should expect narrower buyer pools and potentially longer holding periods.
With only 6,030 units produced, the B5 RS4 qualifies as a production-constrained model and carries a high collectibility score of seven. The platform's reputation for robust engineering and genuine performance credentials sustains moderate desirability, positioning it firmly in the appreciating classic tier rather than as speculative stock.
The projection model indicates a base case of AUD $43,966 within three years—a 19.6 percent uplift from current levels—and AUD $46,601 within five years, representing 26.8 percent total appreciation. These forecasts rest on sustained demand from collectors seeking air-cooled-era sensibilities paired with modern reliability, though the thin sales pattern carries medium confidence.
The hold or wait recommendation reflects the tension between steady upward momentum and limited near-term liquidity. Existing owners can comfortably retain positions; prospective buyers should prepare for patience in locating examples and may benefit from waiting for the market to deepen before committing capital.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value$36,750
- Annual appr. rate+7.4%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked9
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared9 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$910
- Maintenance$1,830
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost$7,610
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months1
- Sell-Through33%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price$38,117
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range$35,350 – $42,250
- Total Sales Tracked3
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.