Audi RS6 (C5)
2002–2004
Lowest price
$24,000
Since 2020
Median price
$24,500
Since 2020 · n=3
Highest price
$26,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
3
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 3 lots

Based on 3 verified auction results
$24,500
Market value · recent verified sales
-1.9%
12-month change
Fair Entry
Stable prices. Negotiate on spec and condition.
Prices have been flat (-1.9%). No strong directional signal.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
$23,413
-4%
5-Year Forecast
$23,077
-6%
Estimates based on 3 verified Australia sales.
Market scores
34
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Audi RS6 C5 is trading at a median of AUD $24,500 in the Australian market, down 1.9 percent over the past twelve months. The signal remains HOLD, reflecting a broadly stable but gently declining trajectory that has shown minimal momentum in either direction.
Market depth remains a constraint, with only three sales tracked over the past year. This thin liquidity makes pricing less efficient and creates wider spreads between buyer and seller expectations, though it also suggests limited competitive pressure on either side of the transaction.
The C5 sits in the stable modern classic category with a collectibility score of 5—a recognized collectible segment, though desirability metrics are tracking low. The combination of production volume limitations and the RS badge typically sustains interest among enthusiasts, but current appetite for this generation appears measured.
Base projections point to gentle depreciation over the medium term, with estimates of AUD $23,413 by year three (down 4.4 percent) and AUD $23,077 by year five (down 5.8 percent). These declines are modest and reflect gradual age-related normalization rather than any structural market weakness.
The absence of active listings and the small transaction sample suggest this is not a high-traffic segment. For buyers seeking entry at fair value, current pricing offers reasonable terms; for sellers, patience and realistic reserve levels will be necessary given the thin dealer network and price discovery challenges.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value$24,500
- Annual appr. rate-1.9%/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$1,420
- Total annual cost$9,030
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
- Sell-Through0%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price$24,833
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range$24,000 – $26,000
- Total Sales Tracked3
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.