As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) is actually worth $65,500 (fair range $57,700 to $73,400). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 44 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Sellers are currently asking a median of $80,000 — about 22% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of August 2026, the Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) market has 233 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $79,991, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $69,999 and $89,900. Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) prices have decreased 3.8% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $79,000 to $75,990.
The typical Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) on the market has 32,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 112 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) Pricing
A fair price for a Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) in August 2026 is between $69,999 and $89,900 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $63,995 to $102,500 across 233 active listings.
Price Distribution (233 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$63,995
Budget / project cars
25th
$69,999
Below average price
Median (50th)
$79,991
Typical market price
75th
$89,900
Above average / premium
90th
$102,500
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $81,095, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
6
$109,995
10,000 - 25,000 mi
45
$79,998
25,000 - 50,000 mi
138
$81,194
50,000 - 100,000 mi
39
$67,600
100,000 - 150,000 mi
2
$55,000
Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) Price Trends
Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) prices have decreased 3.8% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $75,990 across 26 sales, down from $79,000 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) prices are up 7.8% ($75,990 vs. $70,500 a year ago).
Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
1
$69,213
$69,213
2025-Q1
4
$77,900
$69,005
2025-Q2
8
$79,900
$78,327
2025-Q3
19
$70,500
$78,249
2025-Q4
27
$79,777
$74,926
2026-Q1
26
$80,000
$75,654
2026-Q2
41
$79,000
$77,315
2026-Q3
26
$75,990
$79,257
Best Value Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) by Model Year
The 2009 Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) offers the best value with a median price of $71,420 across 43 listings. The most expensive model year is 2010 at a median of $85,900.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2008
34
$75,490
$55,000
$98,500
2009
43
$71,420
$46,995
$122,924
2010
14
$85,900
$70,075
$114,900
2011
27
$79,995
$66,995
$128,973
2012
15
$80,980
$63,995
$95,250
2014
61
$80,064
$42,000
$110,149
2015
39
$85,203
$63,995
$135,000
How Mileage Affects Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 37,540 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
1,118 mi
1.46x
$95,562
6,733 mi
1.34x
$87,886
10,977 mi
1.26x
$82,856
22,190 mi
1.43x
$93,854
38,284 mi
0.98x
$64,170
60,766 mi
0.84x
$55,160
91,964 mi
0.80x
$52,510
154,919 mi
0.65x
$42,637
300,000 mi
0.58x
$38,042
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,118 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.46x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.58x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
47%
volatile
75% over 16 tests
12 months
↓ DOWN
50%
volatile
70% over 10 tests
24 months
↓ DOWN
46%
volatile
insufficient history
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) — every month we re-run the forecast as if we only knew what was knowable then, and grade it against what actually happened. We publish the hit rate either way. Full methodology & track record →
Where to Buy a Audi R8 V8 (Type 42)
The highest concentration of Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) listings is in CA with 25 active listings, followed by FL (21), TX (18), AZ (16), WA (10).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in NV at $65,779, while AZ has the highest at $89,997. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $24,218.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
25
$79,999
FL
21
$85,900
TX
18
$79,773
AZ
16
$89,997
WA
10
$80,199
IL
9
$82,927
OH
9
$67,995
IN
8
$85,464
TN
8
$75,500
CO
7
$72,490
Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) Market Velocity
Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) listings spend an average of 112 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 62 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $69,999 to $89,900. The median is $79,991. Anything below $69,999 is a strong value; above $89,900 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) prices have dropped 3.8% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 2009 model year has the lowest median price at $71,420, making it the most accessible entry point into Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 112 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.