Used Audi A4 for Sale nearSanta Maria, 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 $16,793, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $16,780 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 appeal and a consistently positive owner response. The all-generations owner rating is 4.54/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the A4 for its blend of performance, luxury, and technology, along with comfortable interiors, smooth handling, and strong audio systems. Across the model years, that combination gives you a car that feels polished and enjoyable to drive.

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, with older technology also appearing in earlier model years.

34.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi A4 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Audi A4 as a well-rounded luxury sedan with strong driving manners, upscale interiors, and appealing technology. Expert reviews also reinforce its polished character, especially in later model years where the car feels mature and refined.

• 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 with a clean history and service records, since repair costs can rise as these cars age.

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

Across all model years, at 67.3% 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, and Park Assist on the Prestige model.
• Infotainment: 10.1-inch touchscreen display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus wireless smartphone charging.

Which Audi A4 trim should I buy?

The 2022 Audi A4 offers these trims:

• 40 TFSI: The value-focused choice with the lower-powered turbo-four, standard AWD, and the core luxury features that make the A4 feel upscale.
• 45 TFSI: The better all-around pick if you want stronger acceleration and a more rewarding drive without stepping up to the S4.
• Prestige: The most fully equipped version, adding the most advanced driver-assistance and convenience features, plus upscale touches like the head-up display and surround-view camera system.

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 combination of price, condition, and equipment. They also often sit in the sweet spot where newer features and broader availability overlap.

What is the Audi A4's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the lineup, which is good news if you want a used A4 at a more approachable price. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while the smallest changes appear in a few older and newer examples that have moved less over the past year.

The 2023, 2016, and 2014 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, and Park Assist 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 −14.27% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −1.6%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 38.4% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $15,660. The Audi A4 offers a polished cabin, composed 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.