Used Audi A6 for Sale nearBakersfield, CA

How much does the Audi A6 cost in today's market?

Used Audi A6 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Audi A6's current nationwide average price is $26,715, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $21,988 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Audi A6 a good car?

Yes — the Audi A6 is a strong choice if you want a luxury sedan that blends comfort, technology, and understated style. The all-generations owner rating is 4.59/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the comfortable interiors, powerful engines, and smooth handling. They also tend to value the A6’s premium feel, advanced technology, and long-distance comfort.

Expert reviews rate the 2019 and 2026 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on the infotainment system, interior materials, and driving refinement in some recent years. 36.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi A6 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Audi A6 for its comfort, performance, and premium feel, and expert coverage reinforces its strong technology and all-weather capability. Across the model years in the data, it comes across as a well-rounded luxury sedan that many owners enjoy for daily use and long trips.

• Owners rate the Audi A6 between 3.86 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most tied to maintenance costs and the condition of individual examples, so a careful pre-purchase inspection matters.

What should I look for when buying a used Audi A6?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.6% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitors, traffic-sign recognition, parking sensors, and lane-departure warning; adaptive cruise assist and a 360-degree camera system are standard on the Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels.
• Infotainment: standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with the latest MMI infotainment system, plus a standard 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster and 14.5-inch touchscreen.

Which Audi A6 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Audi A6 offers these trims:

• Premium: the base trim brings the turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, standard quattro all-wheel drive, brake-based torque vectoring, 19-inch wheels with all-season run-flat tires, and the standard Digital Stage setup with a 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster and 14.5-inch touchscreen.
• Premium Plus: adds adaptive cruise assist, a 360-degree camera system, and a park-assist system, making it the best-value trim for shoppers who want more convenience and driver-assistance features.
• Prestige: adds adaptive air suspension, and it can be paired with the Sport Plus Package for rear-axle steering, a sport rear differential, and a lower ride height; it also offers the S Line Black Optic Package with sportier exterior details.

What Audi A6 do most buyers choose?

The Audi A6 years with the most listings are 2018, 2025, and 2024.

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices on trim, mileage, and price, which makes it easier to compare listings and find a strong match. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often, so pricing and deal activity are usually easier to evaluate.

What is the Audi A6's resale value?

Most Audi A6 model years are down year over year, and several recent years show especially steep declines. That pattern can work in your favor if you’re shopping used, since it creates more room to find value in newer examples. The smallest changes are clustered among older model years, which suggests those cars have moved more gradually in price.

The 2016, 2023, and 2015 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Audi A6 safe?

• 2026: 6/10
• 2019: 10/10

The 2026 A6 comes standard with adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitors, traffic-sign recognition, parking sensors, and lane-departure warning.

For the safest used buy, the 2019 model posts the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Audi A6 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −14.25% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −18.72%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 42.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $16,387. The Audi A6 offers a refined cabin, understated styling, and a premium long-distance feel that have helped define the model across generations.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest A6 pairs a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and standard quattro all-wheel drive, and it returns 23 mpg combined (20 mpg city, 29 mpg highway).
• Tech: The latest A6 brings a standard 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.5-inch touchscreen, standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and an optional 10.9-inch front-passenger touchscreen.
• Safety: The latest A6 adds adaptive cruise assist and a 360-degree camera system on the Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels.
• Starting price: The A6 starts at $65,395 for the base Premium trim.

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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

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