2018 Audi RS7Performance

The core issue is this: the asking price sits 97% below the median comparable at $70,025 and 96% below the book value of $55,000. That gap doesn't reflect a negotiation opportunity—it signals either a catastrophic data error, a salvage title situation, or a parts-out scenario. Until you confirm which, you're working with incomplete information.

If the asking price is accurate, the vehicle itself presents mixed signals. The 2018 RS7 Performance is a legitimate performance asset with no open recalls and a clean safety record. At 29,000 miles, it's relatively low-mileage for its age. However, you're looking at $3,000 in annual maintenance costs for German performance engineering—a real expense you'll carry regardless of what you paid.

The depreciation math shows the car has already shed roughly two-thirds of its original value, which is normal for a six-year-old RS7. That's not a red flag on its own. What matters is whether you're actually buying it at $1,805 or whether that number needs correction.

Your single most important next step: contact the dealer directly and verify the asking price. Ask specifically whether this is a data entry error, whether the vehicle carries a salvage or rebuilt title, or whether it's being sold as-is for parts. Don't move forward with any financial commitment until you have a clear answer.