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Renault 5 Turbo

1980–1986

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Renault 5 Turbo
SELLDepreciatinglow confidence

US$76,428

Market value · recent verified sales

-25.0%

12-month change

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Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 25.0% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in United States.

MSRP

Collectibility

8/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$42,219

-45%

5-Year Forecast

US$35,306

-54%

Estimates pool 5 verified sales across Australia, United Kingdom — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Renault 5 Turbo has declined sharply in the US market, with the median price falling to $76,428—a 25 percent drop over the past year. The signal is decidedly bearish, reflecting weakness that contradicts the model's theoretical collectibility ranking.

With zero documented sales tracked over the past 12 months, reliable market data for this model in the US is sparse. The illiquid status and absence of active listings underscore how thin the secondary market truly is for these French homologation specials.

Despite a production run of only 4,857 units globally, the Renault 5 Turbo shows low current desirability in the US market. The highly collectible classification suggests latent appeal, yet transaction evidence does not support strong demand at present price levels.

The three-year base projection indicates median values near $42,219—a further 45 percent decline from current levels. Over five years, the model could trade near $35,306, representing cumulative depreciation of roughly 54 percent from today's median.

The disconnect between the model's rarity and its weak US market reception warrants caution. Sellers should consider current conditions unfavorable; buyers face significant downside risk unless they view this purchase as a long-term passion holding rather than a value play.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$76,428
  • Annual appr. rate-25.0%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked5
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared5 (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$600
  • MaintenanceUS$2,010
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,830
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range
  • Total Sales Tracked0

Recent sales

No tracked sales yet for this market.

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