Best Audi S8 Year to Buy
There is no single best Audi S8 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 67 verified sales, the 2007 is the most affordable at $10,756 and trades most often (17 verified sales).
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Jul 23, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 3 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Audi S8 Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 S8 | $37,438No sale since Sep 2025 | — | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 2014 S8 | $32,300No sale since Jan 2026 | — | 5 · too few to rank | — |
| 2013 S8 | $27,901No sale since Jan 2026 | — | 5 · too few to rank | — |
| 2008 S8 | $19,150No sale since Aug 2025 | — | 6 · too few to rank | — |
| 2007 S8 | $10,756 | — | 17 | — |
| 2003 S8 | $15,503 | — | 11 | — |
| 2002 S8 | $11,503No sale since Apr 2025 | — | 6 · too few to rank | — |
| 2001 S8 | $13,328 | — | 13 | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which S8 year is appreciating?
The table shows what each year is worth. Pro adds the direction: the live Value Signal for every year, how confident it is, a 1–5 year projection, and every sold price behind it. Collector adds the best months to buy and an estimated market-bottom date.
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Best Audi S8 Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Audi S8 year to buy?
There is no single best Audi S8 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 67 verified sales, the 2007 is the most affordable at $10,756 and trades most often (17 verified sales). The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Audi S8 year is the cheapest?
The 2007 Audi S8 is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $10,756. The most valuable is the 2003, at $15,503.
How much is a Audi S8 worth?
Depending on the model year, a Audi S8 is worth from $10,756 to $15,503 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Audi S8 year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.