New Audi A6 for Sale nearLynwood, 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 $25,899, and its lowest point over the past year was $21,987. 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 if you want comfort, performance, and technology in one package. 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. The model also earns recurring praise for its upscale cabin design and advanced technology, especially in newer generations.

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

The main trade-offs in recent expert reviews center on high maintenance costs, infotainment systems that can be frustrating to use, and occasional performance or refinement issues depending on the year.

35.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi A6 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the A6 for its comfort, performance, and premium feel, and many reviews also highlight its strong technology content and composed highway manners. Across the model years in the data, the A6 tends to appeal most when you want a refined luxury sedan with a polished driving experience.

• 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 most tied to maintenance costs and year-specific wear, so a careful pre-purchase inspection and service-history review matter a lot.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 75.1% — 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; adaptive cruise assist and a 360-degree camera system on Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels.
• Infotainment: the latest MMI infotainment system with a standard 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster and 14.5-inch touchscreen, plus 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 trim brings the 19-inch wheels with all-season run-flat tires and the standard V6/AWD setup, making it the entry point for shoppers who want the core A6 experience.
• Premium Plus: adds adaptive cruise assist, a 360-degree camera system, and a park-assist system, making it the best-value trim for many buyers who want more convenience and driver-assistance equipment.
• Prestige: adds the top-spec equipment set, including adaptive air suspension on models without the Sport Plus Package, plus the option to add the S Line Black Optic Package with sportier styling details.

What Audi A6 do most buyers choose?

The Audi A6 years with the most listings are 2018, 2025, and 2019.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, trims, and condition. They also tend to be the years where you can find a broader mix of deal quality and mileage profiles.

What is the Audi A6's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used because it creates more room for value. The biggest drops are concentrated in newer and mid-cycle years, while the smallest changes are clustered among older models. That pattern suggests the A6 has broad price softness across the lineup rather than just one isolated 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 −13.56% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −17.03%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 40.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $16,270. The Audi A6 offers a refined cabin, strong road manners, and an understated design that ages well.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 A6 uses a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 with 362 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and standard quattro all-wheel drive.
• Tech: The 2026 A6 brings a standard 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster and 14.5-inch touchscreen, plus standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: The 2026 A6 adds adaptive cruise assist with automated lane centering and a 360-degree camera system on Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels.
• Starting price: $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.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.