As of October 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) is actually worth $70,600 (fair range $62,100 to $79,100). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 50 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 13% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of October 2026, the Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) market has 170 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $79,991, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $72,000 and $89,900. Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) prices have increased 180.4% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $31,824 to $89,238.
The typical Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) on the market has 33,328 miles. Listings spend an average of 125 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 October 2026 is between $72,000 and $89,900 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $64,995 to $99,798 across 170 active listings.
Price Distribution (170 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$64,995
Budget / project cars
25th
$72,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$79,991
Typical market price
75th
$89,900
Above average / premium
90th
$99,798
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $81,483, 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
2
$99,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
40
$85,999
25,000 - 50,000 mi
94
$79,999
50,000 - 100,000 mi
32
$69,999
Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) Price Trends
Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) prices have increased 180.4% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $89,238 across 1 sales, up from $31,824 in 2026-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) prices are down 8.8% ($89,238 vs. $97,900 a year ago).
Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2021-Q2
2
$88,000
$77,000
2022-Q1
1
$126,500
$126,500
2022-Q3
1
$66,000
$66,000
2023-Q2
1
$97,900
$97,900
2025-Q1
1
$32,345
$32,345
2025-Q4
5
$82,990
$76,512
2026-Q1
1
$31,824
$31,824
2026-Q2
1
$89,238
$89,238
Best Value Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) by Model Year
The 2008 Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) offers the best value with a median price of $71,104 across 26 listings. The most expensive model year is 2015 at a median of $89,394.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2007
1
$41,429
$41,429
$41,429
2008
26
$71,104
$55,000
$95,412
2009
18
$73,297
$53,500
$139,900
2010
16
$87,500
$79,950
$115,100
2011
25
$79,999
$67,995
$89,995
2012
22
$75,000
$61,995
$93,728
2014
40
$85,150
$58,450
$109,924
2015
22
$89,394
$62,429
$123,478
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 35,219 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
1,118 mi
1.45x
$102,194
6,733 mi
1.29x
$90,932
10,977 mi
1.19x
$84,240
21,848 mi
1.29x
$90,788
38,613 mi
0.95x
$66,763
61,492 mi
0.73x
$51,297
95,060 mi
0.77x
$54,448
154,919 mi
0.66x
$46,532
300,000 mi
0.57x
$40,464
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,118 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.45x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.57x. 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
54%
volatile
44% over 18 tests
12 months
↑ UP
57%
volatile
83% over 12 tests
24 months
↑ UP
62%
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 TX with 18 active listings, followed by CA (17), FL (14), IL (13), AZ (10).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in OH at $66,434, while PA has the highest at $122,988. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $56,554.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
TX
18
$75,225
CA
17
$79,999
FL
14
$84,900
IL
13
$75,412
AZ
10
$79,991
WA
7
$85,150
CO
7
$70,000
GA
6
$75,000
OH
4
$66,434
WI
4
$68,995
Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) Market Velocity
Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) listings spend an average of 125 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 82 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: $72,000 to $89,900. The median is $79,991. Anything below $72,000 is a strong value; above $89,900 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) prices have risen 180.4% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 2008 model year has the lowest median price at $71,104, making it the most accessible entry point into Audi R8 V8 (Type 42) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 125 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.