Used Audi A4 for Sale nearCloster, NJ

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 $16,591, and its lowest point over the past year was $16,573. Recently, prices have come down for the 2022, 2023, 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-car pick, anchored by an all-generations owner rating of 4.5/5. Owners consistently praise its blend of performance, luxury, and technology, along with its handling, comfortable interiors, and premium sound systems. Across the model years, the recurring trade-offs center on higher maintenance costs and limited cargo space.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert coverage are the underwhelming base engine and the cramped back seat, even as the A4 continues to deliver a polished driving experience and impressive technology.

33.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi A4 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Audi A4 for its blend of performance, luxury, and technology, and they also highlight its comfortable interiors and smooth handling. The model’s premium feel and sporty character come through across the years, which helps explain its strong owner ratings.

• Owners rate the Audi A4 between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-maintained example and verifying service history, since higher-mileage luxury cars can bring more expensive upkeep.

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

Across all model years, at 66.4% 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-2022 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: 10.1-inch touchscreen MMI with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Which Audi A4 trim should I buy?

The 2022 Audi A4 offers these trims:

• 40 TFSI: The value-focused choice, with the underpowered 2.0-liter turbo-four, standard AWD, leather upholstery, heated front seats, a power sunroof, and real wood trim.
• 45 TFSI: The stronger turbo-four adds more punch and a reasonable step up in performance, making it the best fit if you want the A4’s balanced chassis with more urgency.
• Prestige: The top trim adds the most complete equipment set, including the full Audi Pre Sense suite, adaptive cruise control with Traffic Jam Assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, a surround-view camera system, Park Assist, Matrix-design LED headlights, a head-up display, and the most upscale cabin touches.

What Audi A4 do most buyers choose?

The Audi A4 years with the most listings are 2018, 2017, and 2016.

Those high-volume years tend to attract shoppers because they offer a wider selection at familiar price points. More listings also give you more room to compare condition, mileage, and equipment before you buy.

What is the Audi A4's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, and several recent ones show double-digit declines. That pattern can work in your favor if you want a newer A4 at a lower price than it commanded a year ago. The smallest changes are concentrated among the older and newest entries in the table.

The 2016, 2023, and 2015 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

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 is standard on the 2022 Prestige trim.

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

Should I buy a used Audi A4 now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −11.62% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −2.62%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 34.7% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $15,389. The Audi A4 offers a polished cabin, smooth handling, and a premium-feeling driving experience that make it easy to live with.

If you're buying used today, the 2018 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2018 Audi A4 compare to the 2018 BMW 3 Series?

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.