Estimated value by year
New
$90,000
MSRP
1 yr
$60,300
-33%
2 yrs
$54,000
-40%
3 yrs
$48,600
-46%
5 yrs
$36,000
-60%
10 yrs
$18,900
-79%
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Full Depreciation Table — Audi A8
Based on base MSRP of $90,000. Actual values vary by trim, mileage, condition, and region.
| Year | Age | Depreciation | 🤝 Trade-In | 🧑 Private Sale | 🏢 Dealer Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (New) | 0 yrs | -0% | $78,300 | $90,000 | $100,800 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | -33% | $52,461 | $60,300 | $67,536 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -40% | $46,980 | $54,000 | $60,480 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -46% | $42,282 | $48,600 | $54,432 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -52% | $37,584 | $43,200 | $48,384 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -60% | $31,320 | $36,000 | $40,320 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -64% | $28,188 | $32,400 | $36,288 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -68% | $25,056 | $28,800 | $32,256 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -72% | $21,924 | $25,200 | $28,224 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -76% | $18,792 | $21,600 | $24,192 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -79% | $16,443 | $18,900 | $21,168 |
Cost per year
$10,800
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$48,600 saves $41,400
Value at 10 yrs
$18,900
79% of value gone
Key Specs — Audi A8
Category
Ultra Luxury
Base MSRP
$90,000
5-Year Depreciation
60%
vs Category Avg
6% worse than average
Expected Lifespan
150,000+ miles
Best Used Buy Age
2–3 years old
Should you buy a used Audi A8?
The sweet spot for buying a used A8 is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $41,400 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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