As of July 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) is actually worth $63,800 (fair range $56,200 to $71,500). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 46 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 $78,800 — about 24% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of July 2026, the Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) market has 240 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $78,750, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $69,995 and $88,144. Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) prices have increased 146.6% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $58,806 to $145,000.
The typical Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) on the market has 33,328 miles. Listings spend an average of 109 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 July 2026 is between $69,995 and $88,144 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $63,991 to $98,500 across 240 active listings.
Price Distribution (240 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$63,991
Budget / project cars
25th
$69,995
Below average price
Median (50th)
$78,750
Typical market price
75th
$88,144
Above average / premium
90th
$98,500
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $79,985, 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
10
$88,144
10,000 - 25,000 mi
51
$84,950
25,000 - 50,000 mi
117
$80,777
50,000 - 100,000 mi
58
$69,500
Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) Price Trends
Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) prices have increased 146.6% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $145,000 across 2 sales, up from $58,806 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) prices are up 105.5% ($145,000 vs. $70,548 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
20
$70,548
$79,631
2025-Q4
33
$78,899
$76,335
2026-Q1
17
$80,000
$74,175
2026-Q2
13
$58,806
$63,954
2026-Q3
2
$145,000
$94,954
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 $71,991 across 50 listings. The most expensive model year is 2010 at a median of $89,000.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2008
36
$75,000
$50,995
$129,777
2009
50
$71,991
$49,995
$122,924
2010
14
$89,000
$44,999
$124,950
2011
26
$77,430
$66,999
$100,000
2012
16
$81,800
$56,980
$96,499
2014
56
$80,000
$53,950
$116,900
2015
42
$85,900
$61,490
$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 38,564 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
1,118 mi
1.44x
$91,811
6,733 mi
1.34x
$85,473
10,703 mi
1.31x
$83,781
23,005 mi
1.48x
$94,567
39,417 mi
0.98x
$62,336
61,721 mi
0.87x
$55,364
91,964 mi
0.81x
$51,946
154,919 mi
0.65x
$41,382
300,000 mi
0.52x
$33,157
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,118 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.44x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.52x. 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
45%
volatile
80% over 15 tests
12 months
↑ UP
46%
volatile
insufficient history
24 months
↑ UP
47%
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 26 active listings, followed by FL (21), TX (18), AZ (18), IN (8).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in WA at $63,991, while IN has the highest at $88,144. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $24,153.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
26
$84,999
FL
21
$79,999
TX
18
$71,991
AZ
18
$73,991
IN
8
$88,144
OR
8
$85,995
WA
7
$63,991
TN
6
$79,950
OH
6
$63,995
GA
5
$71,999
Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) Market Velocity
Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) listings spend an average of 109 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 46 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: $69,995 to $88,144. The median is $78,750. Anything below $69,995 is a strong value; above $88,144 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) prices have risen 146.6% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 2009 model year has the lowest median price at $71,991, making it the most accessible entry point into Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 109 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.