Estimated value by year
New
$72,000
MSRP
1 yr
$48,960
-32%
2 yrs
$43,920
-39%
3 yrs
$39,600
-45%
5 yrs
$30,240
-58%
10 yrs
$15,840
-78%
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Full Depreciation Table — Audi A7
Based on base MSRP of $72,000. Actual values vary by trim, mileage, condition, and region.
| Year | Age | Depreciation | 🤝 Trade-In | 🧑 Private Sale | 🏢 Dealer Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (New) | 0 yrs | -0% | $62,640 | $72,000 | $80,640 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | -32% | $42,595 | $48,960 | $54,835 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -39% | $38,210 | $43,920 | $49,190 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -45% | $34,452 | $39,600 | $44,352 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -51% | $30,694 | $35,280 | $39,514 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -58% | $26,309 | $30,240 | $33,869 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -62% | $23,803 | $27,360 | $30,643 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -66% | $21,298 | $24,480 | $27,418 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -70% | $18,792 | $21,600 | $24,192 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -74% | $16,286 | $18,720 | $20,966 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -78% | $13,781 | $15,840 | $17,741 |
Cost per year
$8,352
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$39,600 saves $32,400
Value at 10 yrs
$15,840
78% of value gone
Key Specs — Audi A7
Category
Luxury Sedan
Base MSRP
$72,000
5-Year Depreciation
58%
vs Category Avg
6% worse than average
Expected Lifespan
150,000–200,000 miles
Best Used Buy Age
2–3 years old
Should you buy a used Audi A7?
The sweet spot for buying a used A7 is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $32,400 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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