Audi no longer sells an RS4, with the closest thing to it being the upcoming RS5 plug-in hybrid. While the latter will undoubtedly be hilariously quick, it will have a hard time matching the charisma of the B7 RS4, often considered one of Audi’s best-ever sports sedans. The B7 RS4 comes from a golden age of German sports sedans, where naturally-aspirated gas engines peaked and technology did not yet detract from the driving experience. A 2008 Audi RS4 has come up for sale in Oklahoma, and it’s attracted a lot of interest due to exceptionally low miles, a brilliant 4.2-liter V8, and the standard manual gearbox.
What It’s Worth Right Now
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According to Classic.Com, there have been 19 sales of the 2008 Audi RS4 over the last year at an average price of $33,918. The lowest sale was for $16,000, while the highest was for $71,343. Two of them sold for around the $70k mark, one with 27,000 miles and another with 38,000 miles. If it’s been well-preserved and sparingly driven, the values are much higher for the B7 RS4.
The high bid for the RS4 seen here has already reached $60,000, not far off the original MSRP of $66,910. This particular model also has the $4,000 Premium Package. On Cars & Bids, the highest previous price paid for a B7 RS4 was $47,500, but that model had 57,200 miles and a few cosmetic flaws not seen on this one.
Condition and Details
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Cars & Bids
Cars & Bids
This 2008 RS4 is finished in Daytona Grey Pearl Effect paint over a silver interior. According to the Cars & Bids listing, it’s the lowest-mileage unmodified example ever offered on the site; the odometer reads just 12,200 miles. The car has a clean Carfax report and its showroom condition reflects how rarely it has been driven.
The star of the show is the 4.2-liter V8, which produces 420 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. It makes a magnificent roar, and the car is grippy and engaging with its quattro all-wheel-drive system and six-speed manual gearbox. The next owner will need to replace the tires, which still show 2007 date codes.
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Cars & Bids
Cars & Bids
Cars & Bids
This model has the Premium Package, which includes the following equipment:
- Rain and light sensors
- Audi Navigation Plus
- Memory system for driver’s seat and outside mirrors
- Bose sound system
- Heated rear seats
- Power rear sunshade
- Auto-dimming mirrors
These features are in addition to the snug Recaro sport seats with heating in front. The Silk Nappa leather is a gorgeous touch, especially when coupled with the vault-like build quality of Audis from this era.
The Offer
| Specification | Detail |
| Make | Audi |
| Model | RS4 |
| Year | 2008 |
| Mileage | 12,200 miles |
| Engine | 4.2L V8 |
| Power | 420 hp/317 lb-ft |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Exterior Color | Daytona Grey Pearl Effect |
| Interior Color | Silver |
| Current Bid | $60,000 |
| Location | Jenks, OK |
If you’re interested in this speedy Audi, you can view the listing here.
My Take
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It’s hard to put a price on a peak RS model from this era. The B7 Audi RS4 offers a driving experience that you can’t get in a modern Audi, which is why it was embroiled in such a fierce rivalry with the Mercedes-AMG C63 and BMW M3 of the period; all three cars had big V8s.
As automatics, turbocharging, and hybridization take over, the relatively pure mechanical makeup of the B7 RS4 becomes increasingly exclusive, particularly if you can find an example of the car in this condition. This Daytona Grey RS4 is a legendary sedan and will likely set a new sales record for the model on Cars & Bids when bidding ends on September 10.
About the author
Karl Furlong
Senior Editor, Autoblog