Used Audi A6 for Sale nearRaleigh, NC

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 $26,393, and its lowest point over the past year was $21,972. 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, performance, and technology. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the A6 for its comfortable interiors, powerful engines, smooth handling, and long-distance cruising comfort. Across the model years, the car also stands out for its upscale cabin design and advanced tech features.

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

The main trade-offs are high maintenance costs, infotainment systems that can feel awkward to use, and some model years that bring less-refined driving behavior or disappointing fuel economy.

36.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi A6 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Audi A6 for its comfort, performance, and premium feel. The model also earns strong marks for its smooth driving character and advanced features, especially in years where the cabin tech and all-wheel-drive setup come together well.

• Owners rate the Audi A6 between 3.9 and 5 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 a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 75.3% — 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: The A6’s EPA-rated 23 mpg combined (20 mpg city, 29 mpg highway) isn’t bad for a generously-proportioned sedan with a V6 and AWD.

Which Audi A6 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Audi A6 offers these trims:

• Premium: The entry trim brings the turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, standard quattro all-wheel drive, a 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.5-inch touchscreen, and standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It suits you if you want the core A6 experience with strong standard equipment.
• Premium Plus: This trim adds adaptive cruise assist with automated lane centering, a 360-degree camera system, and a park-assist system, making it the best-value choice for shoppers who want more convenience and driver-assistance tech.
• Prestige: The top trim 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 suits you if you want the most advanced chassis and comfort hardware.
• Prestige with S Line Black Optic Package: This version adds a sportier front bumper, blacked-out trim, and dark chrome 20-inch wheels for a sharper appearance.

What Audi A6 do most buyers choose?

The Audi A6 years with the most listings are 2025, 2018, and 2023.

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they usually offer a broader mix of prices, trims, and equipment. That gives you more chances to find the right balance of value and features.

What is the Audi A6's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down by double digits, which points to strong value for used buyers. The steepest drops are concentrated in newer years, while older examples show smaller declines. That pattern can make recent model years especially attractive if you want newer features at a lower price than before.

The 2016, 2014, 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 −14.05% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −16.56%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 38.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $45,432. The Audi A6 offers a refined cabin and a calm, upscale character that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The A6’s EPA-rated 23 mpg combined (20 mpg city, 29 mpg highway) isn’t bad for a generously-proportioned sedan with a V6 and AWD.
• Tech: The latest MMI (Multimedia Interface) infotainment system waters things down with layouts that are both oversimplified and hard to interpret, and Audi’s improved voice recognition system helps to some extent, as do standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: A park-assist system, adaptive cruise assist (which adds automated lane centering) and a 360-degree camera system are also standard on the Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $65,395 for the base A6 Premium (all prices include a $1,295 destination charge).

If you're buying used today, the 2025 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.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.