How much does the Audi A4 cost in today's market?

Used Audi A4 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Audi A4's current nationwide average price is $17,313, and its year-round low is $16,777.27. That gives you a useful snapshot of what a typical used example costs right now and the lowest point the model reaches over the year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2022 and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Audi A4 a good car?

Yes — the Audi A4 is a strong used luxury sedan choice, anchored by an all-generations owner rating of 4.54/5. The all-generations owner rating is 4.54/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the A4 for its performance, handling, comfortable interiors, and advanced sound systems. Across the model years, the car also earns recurring praise for its blend of luxury feel and technology, which helps it stand out as a polished daily driver.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2017 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert reviews are the underwhelming base engine, the cramped back seat, and the way some technology can feel expensive to repair over time.

32.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi A4 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the Audi A4 as a polished, enjoyable luxury sedan with strong handling, comfort, and technology. The model also earns repeated praise for its premium cabin feel and well-rounded driving character across multiple years.

• Owners rate the Audi A4 between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most worth watching on older examples, where repair costs and age-related wear can matter more than the car’s core appeal.

What should I look for when buying a used Audi A4?

Across all model years, at 67.6% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Audi Pre Sense with front and rear collision preparation, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, adaptive cruise control with Traffic Jam Assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, safe exit warning, surround-view camera system, Park Assist, and Matrix-design LED headlights with automatic high-beam operation.
• Infotainment: next-generation MIB3 Audi Multi-Media Interface with a 10.1-inch touchscreen display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, and a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium audio system.
• Fuel efficiency: 29 mpg in combined driving, 27 mpg in combined driving, and 24.8 mpg.

Which Audi A4 trim should I buy?

The 2022 Audi A4 offers...

• 40 TFSI: This is the lower-priced, best-value choice, and it gives you the standard AWD setup along with the A4’s core luxury features.
• 45 TFSI: This trim adds the more powerful turbo-four, a lowered sport suspension, and the stronger performance that suits you if you want the most rewarding drive without stepping up to the S4.

What Audi A4 do most buyers choose?

The Audi A4 years with the most listings are 2018, 2017, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more shopping choice, more price competition, and a better chance of finding the right trim, mileage, and condition mix.

What is the Audi A4's resale value?

Most model years are moving lower year over year, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while a few older examples are changing more gradually. One model year is rising, so the market is not moving in a single direction across the board.

The 2023, 2016, and 2019 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Audi A4 safe?

• 2022: 9/10
• 2017: 8/10

The 2022 model includes Audi Pre Sense with front and rear collision preparation, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, adaptive cruise control with Traffic Jam Assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, safe exit warning, surround-view camera system, Park Assist, and Matrix-design LED headlights with automatic high-beam operation.

For the safest used buy, the 2022 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Audi A4 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −18.93% versus a year ago, and the 2022 model is at −11.34%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 34% good and great deals, and the 2022 model has 33.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $15,945. The Audi A4 offers a polished cabin, strong road manners, and a premium feel that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Choose the Audi A4 40 TFSI, and you’ll get a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine generating an underwhelming 201 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. It uses a seven-speed S-tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) to power the standard Quattro Ultra all-wheel-drive (AWD) system, and earns an EPA fuel economy rating of 29 mpg in combined driving.
• Tech: Features include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, and a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium audio system.
• Safety: Under the Audi Pre Sense umbrella, the A4 Prestige includes front and rear collision preparation, a forward-collision warning system, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, adaptive cruise control with Traffic Jam Assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, a safe exit warning system, a surround-view camera system, Park Assist parking-assistance technology, and Matrix-design LED headlights with automatic high-beam operation.
• Starting price: Prices start at $40,000 and rise to more than $50,000.

If you're buying used today, the 2018 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2026 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.