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Audi RS4 (B5)

1999–2001

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  • Lowest price

    $35,350

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $36,750

    Since 2020 · n=3

  • Highest price

    $42,250

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    3

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 3 lots

Audi RS4

Based on 3 verified auction results

HOLDStablemedium confidence

$36,750

Market value · recent verified sales

+7.4%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Prices have been flat (+7.4%). No strong directional signal.

MSRP

Collectibility

7/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$43,966

+20%

5-Year Forecast

$46,601

+27%

Estimates based on 3 verified Australia sales.

Market scores

44

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Good

60

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Audi RS4 B5 sits at a median of AUD $36,750 in the Australian market, up 7.4% year-on-year. The modest gain reflects steady collector interest in this appreciating classic, though the sample size of three sales over twelve months signals a thin trading environment where pricing can shift on limited activity.

This generation remains highly collectible with a score of 7, backed by relatively constrained production of 6,030 units globally. The B5 generation holds strong appeal among enthusiasts for its legendary five-cylinder turbo engine and historical significance in Audi's performance lineage, factors that underpin its classification as an appreciating classic.

Liquidity is decidedly thin, with only three transactions tracked across the full year in Australia. For buyers, this scarcity can mean extended search times and limited negotiating leverage; for sellers, it reinforces the need for realistic pricing to attract serious collectors in a niche market.

The base projection suggests growth to AUD $43,966 within three years (19.6% appreciation) and AUD $46,601 by year five (26.8% total). This trajectory assumes sustained collector demand and the model's established position as a modern classic, though the thin sales volume leaves room for volatility around these estimates.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$36,750
  • Annual appr. rate+7.4%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked9
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared9 (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)$910
  • Maintenance$1,830
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$7,610
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through33%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$38,117
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range$35,350 – $42,250
  • Total Sales Tracked3

Recent sales

  • $35,350

    Collecting Cars · 12 Nov 2025

  • $42,250

    Collecting Cars · 15 Oct 2024

  • $36,750

    Collecting Cars · 23 Nov 2023

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