Used Audi A6 for Sale near White Marsh, MD

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 $26,621, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $21,959 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 used-car pick if you want a premium sedan that blends luxury, performance, and technology. 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 highlight the A6’s advanced technology and long-distance comfort, which help give it broad appeal across model years.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are the infotainment system, interior materials, and driving refinement, especially in newer models. Even so, the A6 remains a compelling choice if you value a well-rounded luxury sedan with strong fundamentals.

34.6% 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 mix of refinement and technology. Across the model years, the A6 also earns repeat praise for its smooth handling and upscale cabin experience.

• 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 best managed by choosing a well-documented example with a clean history and a strong maintenance record.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.1% — 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 includes 19-inch wheels with all-season run-flat tires and the standard Digital Stage setup, making it the entry point for shoppers who want the redesigned cabin and core powertrain.
• Premium Plus: adds standard adaptive cruise assist with automated lane centering, a 360-degree camera system, and a park-assist system, making it the best-value trim for many buyers.
• Prestige: adds the adaptive air suspension, and it can be paired with the S Line Black Optic Package for a sportier front bumper, blacked-out trim, and dark chrome 20-inch wheels.

What Audi A6 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually draw more shoppers because they offer a wider selection of listings and more chances to find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also tend to be easier to compare side by side, which helps you shop more confidently.

What is the Audi A6's resale value?

Most model years show meaningful year-over-year price declines, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The steepest drops are concentrated in newer and mid-cycle examples, while the older models show smaller changes. That pattern suggests there are still opportunities to find value across the lineup, especially if you’re flexible on model year.

The 2016, 2015, and 2014 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 −14.5% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −18.53%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $46,169. The Audi A6 offers a refined, understated luxury feel that makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest A6 uses a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 with 362 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque, and it returns an EPA-rated 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 with automated lane centering plus a 360-degree camera system on Premium Plus and Prestige trims.
• Starting price: The A6 starts at $65,395.

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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.