Estimated value by year
New
$50,000
MSRP
1 yr
$35,500
-29%
2 yrs
$32,000
-36%
3 yrs
$29,000
-42%
5 yrs
$22,500
-55%
10 yrs
$12,500
-75%
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Full Depreciation Table — Audi Q4 e-tron
Based on base MSRP of $50,000. Actual values vary by trim, mileage, condition, and region.
| Year | Age | Depreciation | 🤝 Trade-In | 🧑 Private Sale | 🏢 Dealer Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (New) | 0 yrs | -0% | $43,500 | $50,000 | $56,000 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | -29% | $30,885 | $35,500 | $39,760 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -36% | $27,840 | $32,000 | $35,840 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -42% | $25,230 | $29,000 | $32,480 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -48% | $22,620 | $26,000 | $29,120 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -55% | $19,575 | $22,500 | $25,200 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -59% | $17,835 | $20,500 | $22,960 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -63% | $16,095 | $18,500 | $20,720 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -67% | $14,355 | $16,500 | $18,480 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -71% | $12,615 | $14,500 | $16,240 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -75% | $10,875 | $12,500 | $14,000 |
Cost per year
$5,500
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$29,000 saves $21,000
Value at 10 yrs
$12,500
75% of value gone
Key Specs — Audi Q4 e-tron
Category
Electric SUV
Base MSRP
$50,000
5-Year Depreciation
55%
vs Category Avg
1% worse than average
Expected Lifespan
300,000+ miles (battery dependent)
Best Used Buy Age
2–3 years old
Should you buy a used Audi Q4 e-tron?
The sweet spot for buying a used Q4 e-tron is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $21,000 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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