Audi A4 Depreciation
An Audi A4 will depreciate 51% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $20,870.
You will lose about half of your money after 5 years, if you purchase a new Audi A4. You can, however, find some good deals on models that are two or three years old, as many come off lease. The A4 is a pretty reliable car, so let someone else buy it new, so that you can buy it for 37% off when it is three years old, and possibly still under warranty.
The chart below shows the expected depreciation for the next 10 years. These results are for vehicles in good condition, averaging 12,000 miles per year. It also assumes a selling price of $42,315 when new. Enter your purchase price, expected ownership period and estimated miles driven annually. Our depreciation calculator will predict an expected resale value for the Audi A4.
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Audi A4 Depreciation
| Years Old | Depreciation | Residual Value | Resale Value | Mileage | Resale Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $8,188 | 80.65% | $34,127 | 12,000 | 2022 |
| 2 | $10,118 | 76.09% | $32,197 | 24,000 | 2023 |
| 3 | $16,414 | 61.21% | $25,901 | 36,000 | 2024 |
| 4 | $16,757 | 60.40% | $25,558 | 48,000 | 2025 |
| 5 | $21,445 | 49.32% | $20,870 | 60,000 | 2026 |
| 6 | $25,232 | 40.37% | $17,083 | 72,000 | 2027 |
| 7 | $25,838 | 38.94% | $16,477 | 84,000 | 2028 |
| 8 | $27,894 | 34.08% | $14,421 | 96,000 | 2029 |
| 9 | $31,635 | 25.24% | $10,680 | 108,000 | 2030 |
| 10 | $32,642 | 22.86% | $9,673 | 120,000 | 2031 |
Audi A4 Depreciation
| Years Old | Depreciation | Residual Value | Resale Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $8,188 | 80.65% | $34,127 |
| 2 | $10,118 | 76.09% | $32,197 |
| 3 | $16,414 | 61.21% | $25,901 |
| 4 | $16,757 | 60.40% | $25,558 |
| 5 | $21,445 | 49.32% | $20,870 |
| 6 | $25,232 | 40.37% | $17,083 |
| 7 | $25,838 | 38.94% | $16,477 |
| 8 | $27,894 | 34.08% | $14,421 |
| 9 | $31,635 | 25.24% | $10,680 |
| 10 | $32,642 | 22.86% | $9,673 |
Buying an Audi A4 New vs Used
If you purchase a used Audi A4 that is 2 years old, then you could save $10,118 compared to buying new, and still have a relatively new model with plenty of useful life remaining. If you plan to keep this vehicle for 3 years then your total cost of depreciation would be $11,327. Try other age and ownership length combinations, or different vehicles to see if you can find depreciation sweetspots where this cost is the lowest. Hint: Try vehicles between 2 and 4 years old, as brand new vehicles depreciate quickly. Also, if this is a recently released model and buying a few years old isn't possible, consider another vehicle, or perhaps wait until more used A4 models become available.
What About Audi A4 Insurance Costs?
The average cost to insure an Audi A4 is about $1,724 per year. This adds up to around $8,620 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike depreciation, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own an Audi A4. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure
The Best Model Years to Buy an Audi A4
The 2018 Audi A4 is our top pick for the best model year value for the A4. With the 2018, you would only pay, on average, 61% of the price as new, with 75% of the vehicle's useful life remaining. The 2020 and 2015 model years are also attractive years for the A4, and provide a relatively good value. Our rankings consider multiple factors, including the A4's price as new, current price, maintenance costs and remaining years of overall predictabe expenses. Our top ranked model year represents the most car for the money of the Audi A4 models.
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Audi A4 Historical Depreciation
| Year | New Price | Current Price | Maintenance | $ Decline | % Decline | % Paid | Value Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $42,315 | $42,315 | $318 | $0 | 0% | 100% | |
| 2020 | $42,231 | $34,430 | $370 | $7,885 | 18.63% | 80.65% | Better |
| 2019 | $42,064 | $32,460 | $453 | $1,970 | 5.72% | 76.09% | Good |
| 2018 | $41,912 | $26,241 | $586 | $6,219 | 19.16% | 61.21% | Best |
| 2017 | $37,274 | $23,209 | $696 | $3,032 | 11.55% | 60.4% | |
| 2016 | $35,657 | $18,456 | $870 | $4,753 | 20.48% | 49.32% | Good |
| 2015 | $35,272 | $15,463 | $1,222 | $2,993 | 16.22% | 40.37% | Better |
| 2014 | $33,631 | $14,457 | $1,362 | $1,006 | 6.51% | 38.94% | |
| 2013 | $32,377 | $12,525 | $1,492 | $1,932 | 13.36% | 34.08% | |
| 2012 | $33,245 | $10,076 | $1,685 | $2,449 | 19.55% | 25.24% | |
| 2011 | $33,100 | $9,277 | $1,710 | $799 | 7.93% | 22.86% | |
| 2010 | $32,231 | $7,993 | $1,917 | $1,284 | 13.84% | 18.85% | |
| 2009 | $38,359 | $7,495 | $2,217 | $498 | 6.23% | 13.76% |
| Year | Price | % Paid | Value Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $42,315 | 100% | |
| 2020 | $34,430 | 80.65% | Better |
| 2019 | $32,460 | 76.09% | Good |
| 2018 | $26,241 | 61.21% | Best |
| 2017 | $23,209 | 60.4% | |
| 2016 | $18,456 | 49.32% | Good |
| 2015 | $15,463 | 40.37% | Better |
| 2014 | $14,457 | 38.94% | |
| 2013 | $12,525 | 34.08% | |
| 2012 | $10,076 | 25.24% | |
| 2011 | $9,277 | 22.86% | |
| 2010 | $7,993 | 18.85% | |
| 2009 | $7,495 | 13.76% |
Audi A4 Depreciation Rankings
We've ranked over 200 models from best to worst for Depreciation. See where the Audi A4 ranks for Depreciation compared to other vehicles. Also check out how the A4 stacks up in our rankings for Maintenance, Insurance and Overall Costs.
Other Audi A4 Costs of Ownership
Finding a car or truck that saves on depreciation costs is important. But, it's also imperative to view all major Audi A4 costs. This will ensure that you are finding the vehicle that provides you the best value, at the lowest cost. We've created tools that will also help you to save on the following ownership expenses:
