Used Audi A6 for Sale nearHighland Lakes, NJ

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 $26,671, and its lowest point over the past year was $21,961. 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 used luxury-sedan choice if you value 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 A6 for its comfortable interiors, powerful engines, and smooth handling. They also frequently highlight the model’s luxury feel and advanced technology, especially in years with digital interfaces and well-equipped cabins.

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

The main trade-offs show up in interior refinement, infotainment usability, and driving polish on the newest expert-tested models. You should also expect ownership costs to reflect a premium-luxury sedan, especially on higher-spec examples.

35.9% 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 technology, and expert coverage reinforces the model’s strong premium feel and everyday usability. Across the years in the data, the A6 also earns repeat praise for smooth handling and a well-appointed cabin.

• 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 thorough service history matters.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.5% — 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
• Infotainment: standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: EPA-rated 23 mpg combined (20 mpg city, 29 mpg highway)

Which Audi A6 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Audi A6 offers these trims:

• Premium: the base A6 Premium starts at $65,395 and brings the redesigned model’s standard turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, standard quattro AWD, Digital Stage screens, and the core luxury-sedan package.
• Premium Plus: this trim starts at $68,795 and adds standard adaptive cruise assist with automated lane centering, a 360-degree camera system, and a park-assist system.
• Prestige: starting at $72,695, this trim adds adaptive air suspension and is the best-value choice if you want the most complete feature set before options.

What Audi A6 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right color, trim, and price. They also often line up with model years that balance newer features with broader used-market availability.

What is the Audi A6's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. The steepest drops are concentrated in newer and mid-cycle examples, while a few older years show smaller declines.

The 2016, 2014, and 2023 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 −14.58% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −18.88%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 38% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 42.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $16,261. The Audi A6 offers a comfortable cabin, understated luxury, and a refined long-distance driving character.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest A6 pairs a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, standard quattro AWD, 362 horsepower, and 406 pound-feet of torque.
• 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 with automated lane centering and a 360-degree camera system on Premium Plus and Prestige trims.
• Starting price: The base A6 Premium starts at $65,395.

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 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.