Audi RS6 (C8)

The Audi RS6 C8 is trading at a US$120,000 median in the US market, up 7.8% over the past year despite carrying a HOLD signal and stable status. That gain masks a vehicle still running 15% below its US$141,000 FX-converted list price, reflecting typical new-car depreciation for a high-performance sedan without strong collectible credentials.

The thin liquidity environment—only eight transactions tracked in the past 12 months across a nine-car total sample—limits price discovery and makes individual sales prone to outlier effects. Buyers and sellers should expect wider bid-ask spreads and longer holding periods compared to mainstream luxury vehicles, a constraint that will persist as long as transaction volume remains this low.

The RS6 C8 carries a modest collectibility score with low desirability in the current market. Production volume data is unavailable, but the classification as a depreciating modern vehicle reflects its positioning as a rapidly aging performance car without the heritage appeal or scarcity that typically anchor value in its segment.

Mileage on transacted examples averages just under 10,000 miles, consistent with nearly-new inventory typical of cars this young. This suggests sellers are moving stock while residual values remain relatively fresh.

Over a three-year horizon, the base projection calls for modest further decline to US$116,424, a 3% dip from current levels. The five-year outlook stabilizes slightly at US$117,588, a 2% decline, implying that depreciation pressure will ease but collectible appreciation is unlikely. Market conditions and interest-rate environment remain the primary drivers of near-term direction.