Used Audi A4 for Sale nearSan Luis Obispo, 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 $16,827, and its lowest point over the past year was $16,775. 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 pick if you want a compact luxury sedan with a polished driving feel and upscale tech. The all-generations owner rating is 4.54/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the A4 for its handling, comfortable interiors, and advanced sound systems. Across the model years, the car also earns repeat praise for its performance, luxury feel, and technology.

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

The main trade-offs called out in expert reviews are the underwhelming base engine, the cramped back seat, and older technology on earlier models.

32.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi A4 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Audi A4 for its refined driving character, upscale cabin, and strong technology. Across the model years, reviews also point to a comfortable interior and engaging handling as recurring strengths.

• 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 reviewing service history carefully, especially on older cars.

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

Across all model years, at 67.4% 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: next-generation MIB3 version of Audi Multi-Media Interface (MMI) 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; 24.8 mpg

Which Audi A4 trim should I buy?

The 2022 Audi A4 offers these trims:

• 40 TFSI: the lower-priced choice with the underpowered turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, standard AWD, and the core luxury features that make the A4 feel well equipped
• 45 TFSI: the best-value trim, adding the more powerful turbo-four, a lowered sport suspension, and stronger acceleration while keeping the A4’s polished character
• Prestige: the top trim, adding the full suite of driver-assistance tech, Matrix-design LED headlights, a surround-view camera system, Park Assist, and the most upscale 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 be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also often sit in the sweet spot where the A4’s core luxury and technology features are widely available.

What is the Audi A4's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while a few older examples are falling more gradually and one recent year is edging up slightly.

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

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 are included on the 2022 Prestige.

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 −15.58% versus a year ago, and the 2022 model is at −16.02%.
• Deal availability: The 2022 model has 35.5% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $15,753. The Audi A4 offers a polished cabin, strong technology, and a refined driving 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 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.