Estimated value by year
New
$45,000
MSRP
1 yr
$32,850
-27%
2 yrs
$29,700
-34%
3 yrs
$27,000
-40%
5 yrs
$21,600
-52%
10 yrs
$12,600
-72%
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Full Depreciation Table — Audi A4
Based on base MSRP of $45,000. Actual values vary by trim, mileage, condition, and region.
| Year | Age | Depreciation | 🤝 Trade-In | 🧑 Private Sale | 🏢 Dealer Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (New) | 0 yrs | -0% | $39,150 | $45,000 | $50,400 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | -27% | $28,580 | $32,850 | $36,792 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -34% | $25,839 | $29,700 | $33,264 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -40% | $23,490 | $27,000 | $30,240 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -46% | $21,141 | $24,300 | $27,216 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -52% | $18,792 | $21,600 | $24,192 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -56% | $17,226 | $19,800 | $22,176 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -60% | $15,660 | $18,000 | $20,160 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -64% | $14,094 | $16,200 | $18,144 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -68% | $12,528 | $14,400 | $16,128 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -72% | $10,962 | $12,600 | $14,112 |
Cost per year
$4,680
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$27,000 saves $18,000
Value at 10 yrs
$12,600
72% of value gone
Key Specs — Audi A4
Category
Luxury Sedan
Base MSRP
$45,000
5-Year Depreciation
52%
vs Category Avg
0% better than average
Expected Lifespan
150,000–200,000 miles
Best Used Buy Age
2–3 years old
Should you buy a used Audi A4?
The sweet spot for buying a used A4 is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $18,000 off the new price while still getting a relatively modern vehicle. This model depreciates heavily, which makes the used market excellent value. A 3-year-old example can be significantly cheaper than new.
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