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Audi RS4 (B5)

1999–2001

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  • 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

Audi RS4

Based on 3 verified auction results

HOLDStablemedium confidence

$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
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked9
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared9 (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)$910
  • Maintenance$1,830
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$7,610
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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

  • $35,350

    Collecting Cars · 12 Nov 2025

  • $42,250

    Collecting Cars · 15 Oct 2024

  • $36,750

    Collecting Cars · 23 Nov 2023

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