Used Audi A8 for Sale nearEscondido, CA

How much does the Audi A8 cost in today's market?

Used Audi A8 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Audi A8's current nationwide average price is $28,018, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $22,542 over the past year. These figures reflect this model only.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2017, 2019, and 2021 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Audi A8 a good car?

Yes — the Audi A8 is a strong choice if you want a luxury sedan with a comfortable ride and a refined cabin.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.58/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the spacious interior and rear-seat legroom, along with the luxurious feel and strong performance. Comfort and driving experience also come up often as standout strengths.

36.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi A8 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Audi A8 for its luxury, comfort, and strong performance, and expert feedback aligns with those strengths on the road. Across the model years in the data, the car earns especially positive marks for its spaciousness and ride quality.

• Owners rate the Audi A8 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 worth weighing carefully, especially on older examples where maintenance costs and reliability concerns come up more often.

What should I look for when buying a used Audi A8?

Across all model years, at 73.6% 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-2019 models.

What Audi A8 do most buyers choose?

The Audi A8 years with the most listings are 2020, 2022, and 2018.

Higher-volume model years tend to draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price, mileage, and equipment combination. They also often become the easiest years to shop efficiently when you want both selection and deal potential.

What is the Audi A8's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the model years listed, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. Several years have seen double-digit drops, while the smaller declines suggest some trims and model years have softened more gradually.

The 2014, 2015, and 2019 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Should I buy a used Audi A8 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2021 model is at −17.13% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −10.34%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2020 model has the most listings.

If you're buying used today, the 2020 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the newest version, 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.