Decision Memo

Sample reportBased on 16 similar cars used for the estimate

2014 Audi R8 V10 Manual

See the full buyer read before ordering one for a real listing. This sample uses a representative R8 V10, not a car currently for sale.

Buyer decision

Fair

Inside the expected range. Good car, but the price is doing exactly what the market says.

Estimated from 16 similar cars

Deal Score

6.5+3.3% above our estimated value

This score rates the listing price, not the car.

Estimated from 16 similar cars

Value range

$138,000Low$150,000Expected$165,000High
$154,900

The asking price sits in the fair range. The marker shows where it falls between the low, middle, and high estimates. Estimated from 16 similar cars.

Red flags

  • Manual premium is real but thinly traded

  • Verify clutch life

Market evidence

Value evidence and asking prices stay separate.

Estimated value evidenceNo verified sale set
Estimated from 16 similar cars

No verified completed-sale set is published for this result yet. Use the estimate and its full range with care.

Current seller pricesAsking prices
Live asking prices not checked

The estimate does not need live asking prices. They are extra context, not the value basis.

Price enteredAdvertised asking price
See the price ranges and evidence
Completed-sale price range
Not published for this result
Current asking-price range
Not available for this check
Middle asking price
Not available

This report does not mix a separate live asking-price scan into its completed-sale evidence.

Decision packet

Read the listing first.

Start with the verdict, target price, and buyer risks for this listing. No verified completed-sale set is published for this model. The broader market section shows only a rough trend, so use it to ask questions rather than set your final price.

01Listing verdictFairDeal Score 6.5 · Estimated from 16 similar cars02Market evidenceNot publishedNo verified completed-sale set is published.03Buyer risk2 flags to review3 exit checks · ownership cost modeled

Ownership cost

  • Service reserve$2,800-$5,200Model-specific maintenance reserve before surprises.Estimated from 16 similar cars
  • Tires and wear$1,800-$3,600Depends heavily on mileage and track use.Estimated from 16 similar cars
  • Insurance spread$2,400-$6,400Location and agreed-value coverage drive the range.Estimated from 16 similar cars

Sale difficulty

  • How easy this version may be to sell laterMediumColor, options, and service proof decide how wide the buyer pool stays.
  • How mileage may affect a later sale priceLowMileage above the comp-set baseline increases the exit discount.
  • How much completed-sale evidence supports the estimateLowThe supporting sales count is enough for this estimate.

Similar cars used for this estimate

Similar carPriceMilesDifference from this listing
R8 V10 Manual lower-mile example$136,00027,600-4.2%
R8 V10 Manual median example$149,00030,0000.0%
R8 V10 Manual premium-spec example$163,00033,100+5.7%

Estimated from 16 similar cars

Similar-car prices

Where this asking price sits

Lowest similar car
$136,000
Lower-mile
Highest similar car
$163,000
Premium-spec
Price difference
$27,000
Highest price minus lowest price
Similar cars
16
Cars used for this range
  • Similar-car priceDifference from asking price below
$0$30k$60k$90k$120k$149k$179kLower-mileMedianPremium-spec
Point readout3 points
Lower-mile$136,000-4.2%Similar car
Median$149,0000.0%Similar car
Premium-spec$163,000+5.7%Similar car
-4.2%0.0%+5.7%

Based on 16 similar cars used for the estimate

Use this report

Use the Fair result as the buying script.

$138,000-$165,000 price range - Estimated from 16 similar cars

OfferAnchor the next number.

Use the full price range against the ask and make the seller explain any gap.

ProofAsk what changes the answer.

Based on 16 similar cars used for the estimate.

RiskClear blockers before deposit.

2 flags to review.

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