
Audi TT
1998 to 2006 · Coupe
A 1998 Audi TT cost $31,500 new. Over the past 12 months, 21 have sold publicly at a median of $9,100. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $13,000. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $2,500 to $44,250, depending on mileage, color, and history.
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- Median · 12 mo
- $9,100
- Sales · 12 mo
- 21
- Original MSRP
- $31,500Down 59% since new
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Every 8N
| TT1998 to 2006 | Roadster1999 to 2006 | |
|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $13,000 | $8,400 |
| Sold median | $9,10021 sales | $9,05034 sales |
| 12-month move | Up 12.3% | Down 18.2% |
| For sale | None | None |
Specifications
- Engine
- Inline-4 Turbo, 1.8L Turbo
- Power
- 180 hp
- Torque
- 173 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 7.4 s
- Top speed
- 130 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Original MSRP
- $31,500
- Designer
- Freeman Thomas
Common questions
How much does a Audi TT cost?
A 1998 Audi TT cost $31,500 new. Over the past 12 months, 21 have sold publicly at a median of $9,100. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $13,000. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $2,500 to $44,250, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1998 Audi TT worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $13,000, up 12.3% over the past 12 months. That sits above the $9,100 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. Confidence is high: 21 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Audi TT a good investment?
It has depreciated 59% against its $31,500 list price. Values are up 12.3% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $2,500 to $44,250, and mileage explains most of that.
How many Audi TT have sold?
Shifty has 124 public sales of the Audi TT on file. The earliest was on Apr 25, 2018.
What has a Audi TT sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $11,750Oct 21, 2026Nimbus Gray Pearl Effect · 87,000 mi
- $11,300Oct 19, 2026Silver Metallic · 38,500 mi
- $10,750Oct 15, 2026Silver · 55,000 mi
About the 1998 Audi TT
The original Audi TT transformed automotive design when it debuted in 1998, translating the stunning 1995 concept car almost unchanged into production. Freeman Thomas and J Mays created a masterpiece of minimalist geometry that influenced an entire generation of car design. Built on the Golf platform but elevated with quattro all-wheel drive and distinctive aluminum space frame construction, the TT delivered genuine sports car performance with its 1.8T turbo four producing 180-225 hp depending on specification. The iconic interior featured baseball-stitched leather and aluminum trim that perfectly complemented the exterior's pure forms. Early cars suffered from high-speed stability issues, leading to a recall that added a rear spoiler and ESP. Today, clean examples of the original TT are increasingly sought after by collectors who appreciate its design significance and the way it democratized Bauhaus-inspired automotive aesthetics for the masses.
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