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Audi A8 Depreciation

An Audi A8 will depreciate 52% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $46,286.

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 $95,553 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 A8.

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Audi A8 Depreciation

Years Old Depreciation Residual Value Resale Value Mileage Resale Year
1 $8,648 90.95% $86,905 12,000 2022
2 $8,810 90.78% $86,743 24,000 2023
3 $23,936 74.95% $71,617 36,000 2024
4 $47,614 50.17% $47,939 48,000 2025
5 $49,267 48.44% $46,286 60,000 2026
6 $56,806 40.55% $38,747 72,000 2027
7 $61,221 35.93% $34,332 84,000 2028
8 $66,266 30.65% $29,287 96,000 2029
9 $70,394 26.33% $25,159 108,000 2030
10 $72,009 24.64% $23,544 120,000 2031

Audi A8 Depreciation

Years Old Depreciation Residual Value Resale Value
1 $8,648 90.95% $86,905
2 $8,810 90.78% $86,743
3 $23,936 74.95% $71,617
4 $47,614 50.17% $47,939
5 $49,267 48.44% $46,286
6 $56,806 40.55% $38,747
7 $61,221 35.93% $34,332
8 $66,266 30.65% $29,287
9 $70,394 26.33% $25,159
10 $72,009 24.64% $23,544

Buying an Audi A8 New vs Used

If you purchase a used Audi A8 that is 2 years old, then you could save $8,810 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 $40,457. 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 A8 models become available.

What About Audi A8 Insurance Costs?

The average cost to insure an Audi A8 is about $3,553 per year. This adds up to around $17,765 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 A8. 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 A8

The 2018 Audi A8 is our top pick for the best model year value for the A8. With the 2018, you would only pay, on average, 50% of the price as new, with 67% of the vehicle's useful life remaining. The 2017 and 2016 model years are also attractive years for the A8, and provide a relatively good value. Our rankings consider multiple factors, including the A8'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 A8 models.

Audi A8 Historical Depreciation

Year New Price Current Price Maintenance $ Decline % Decline % Paid Value Rating
2022 $95,553 $95,553 $424 $0 0% 100%
2021 $95,371 $87,214 $476 $8,339 8.73% 90.95%
2020 $84,245 $77,033 $559 $10,181 11.67% 90.78%
2019 $83,800 $63,504 $692 $13,529 17.56% 74.95%
2018 $84,197 $43,045 $802 $20,459 32.22% 50.17% Best
2017 $83,956 $41,642 $976 $1,403 3.26% 48.44% Better
2016 $82,912 $34,950 $1,328 $6,692 16.07% 40.55% Better
2015 $82,912 $31,261 $1,468 $3,689 10.56% 35.93% Good
2014 $81,331 $26,526 $1,599 $4,735 15.15% 30.65% Good
2013 $79,734 $22,782 $1,792 $3,744 14.11% 26.33%
2012 $78,411 $21,136 $1,817 $1,646 7.23% 24.64%
2011 $78,190 $18,868 $2,024 $2,268 10.73% 21.54%
2010 $73,799 $10,964 $2,324 $7,904 41.89% 11.71%
Year Price % Paid Value Rank
2022 $95,553 100%
2021 $87,214 90.95%
2020 $77,033 90.78%
2019 $63,504 74.95%
2018 $43,045 50.17% Best
2017 $41,642 48.44% Better
2016 $34,950 40.55% Better
2015 $31,261 35.93% Good
2014 $26,526 30.65% Good
2013 $22,782 26.33%
2012 $21,136 24.64%
2011 $18,868 21.54%
2010 $10,964 11.71%

Audi A8 Depreciation Rankings

Depreciation Rankings

We've ranked over 200 models from best to worst for Depreciation. See where the Audi A8 ranks for Depreciation compared to other vehicles. Also check out how the A8 stacks up in our rankings for Maintenance, Insurance and Overall Costs.

Depreciation Rankings

Other Audi A8 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 A8 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: