Used Audi A4 for Sale nearPalm Springs, CA

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 $16,861, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $16,794 over the past year.

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 if you want a compact luxury sedan with broad owner appeal and a polished driving character. The all-generations owner rating is 4.54/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the A4 for its performance, luxury feel, handling, comfortable interiors, and advanced sound systems. Across the model years, the car’s sporty drive and upscale cabin come through again and again, which helps explain its enduring appeal.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are the underwhelming base engine and the cramped back seat, along with ownership costs that can run higher than mainstream alternatives.

34.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi A4 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the Audi A4 as a well-rounded luxury sedan with a refined driving feel, strong technology, and a premium cabin. Across the model years, reviews also point to a car that feels composed and enjoyable to live with.

• 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 best managed by choosing a well-maintained example and checking service history carefully, especially on older cars.

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-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: a 10.1-inch MMI touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Which Audi A4 trim should I buy?

The 2022 Audi A4 offers these trims:

• A4 40 TFSI: the lower-priced choice with the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, standard AWD, and the core luxury features that make the A4 feel upscale; best for value-focused shoppers
• A4 45 TFSI: the stronger turbo-four with more power, a lowered sport suspension, and a more rewarding driving feel; the best-value trim for many buyers because the upgrade cost is reasonable
• Premium: the entry trim in the 2022 lineup
• Premium Plus: adds more equipment and sits in the middle of the range
• Prestige: the top trim with the fullest feature set, including the most advanced safety and convenience equipment

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 draw more shoppers because they offer a strong mix of availability, pricing, and familiar equipment. When more listings are on the market, you also get more chances to compare condition, mileage, and deal quality.

What is the Audi A4's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want prices that have softened. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while the smallest change appears in the newest entry shown here. Overall, the pattern favors buyers looking for value.

The 2023 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2023, 2014, 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 with automatic high-beam operation is standard on the 2022 Prestige model.

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 −14.88% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −0.95%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 37.5% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $15,758. The Audi A4 offers a polished cabin, composed handling, and a premium feel 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.