A 2019 Audi A4 still asks 60% of what a 2024 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 55 sedans we price, that ranks #24, above the 57% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 1 (−29.8%), after which losses ease to about 15.6% a year. Mileage costs it 55%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 386 listings.
Audi A4 value by year
The newest A4 at under half the 2024 price is the 2017, with a median asking price of $12,500 (47% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,000 | $32,427 | 11 | |
| 2023 | $18,500 | $27,200 | 4 | |
| 2022 | $19,389 | $25,999 | 3 | |
| 2021 | $12,999 | $25,977 | 5 | |
| 2020 | $12,995 | $25,950 | 4 | |
| 2019 | $9,900 | $24,500 | 4 | |
| 2018 | $5,800 | $17,990 | 23 | |
| 2017 | $8,950 | $17,500 | 39 | |
| 2016 | $8,500 | $17,000 | 9 | |
| 2015 | $5,359 | $12,300 | 24 | |
| 2014 | $5,000 | $13,250 | 23 | |
| 2013 | $3,750 | $9,995 | 33 | |
| 2012 | $3,900 | $9,995 | 24 | |
| 2011 | $3,450 | $8,900 | 29 | |
| 2010 | $2,800 | $7,999 | 27 | |
| 2009 | $2,500 | $7,350 | 25 | |
| 2008 | $2,500 | $8,498 | 27 | |
| 2007 | $2,199 | $6,800 | 22 | |
| 2006 | $2,800 | $7,000 | 13 | |
| 2005 | $1,600 | $4,800 | 8 | |
| 2004 | $1,800 | $2,500 | 11 | |
| 2003 | $2,000 | $3,500 | 3 | |
| 2002 | $1,900 | $4,000 | 3 | |
| 2001 | $2,000 | $5,700 | 6 | |
| 2000 | $2,000 | $2,500 | 3 | |
| 1999 | $1,500 | $5,995 | 3 |
How the Audi A4 depreciates
The newest Audi A4 has a median asking price of $26,500; a 25-year-older one runs about $1,500 — roughly 94% lost over 25 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Audi A4 hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Corolla keeps 64%, the Lexus IS 63% and the Subaru WRX 98%, against 60% for the A4. The Toyota Corolla, Lexus IS and Subaru WRX hold value better than the A4.
The Audi A4 market right now
Adjust your Audi A4 value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Audi A4 about 55% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2024 Audi A4: a dealer trade-in offer is around $25,000, selling private-party nets about $26,500, and a lot asks near $32,427 — a $7,427 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the A4 costs about the same from a dealer as from a private seller, across the 4 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Audi A4 price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $22,800 (5) | $22,988 (8) | +1% |
| 2019 | $23,000 (5) | $17,990 (15) | −22% |
| 2018 | $11,975 (28) | $16,954 (39) | +42% |
| 2017 | $12,945 (34) | $12,995 (69) | same |
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Audi A4 value FAQ
How much is a Audi A4 worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,500 to $26,500 across 26 model years. A 2024 is worth about $26,500, the median of 11 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Audi A4's value?
Among A4s from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $24,477, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $7,250; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 55%.
Which Audi A4 year is the best value?
The newest A4 at under half the 2024 price is the 2017, with a median asking price of $12,500 (47% of it).
Is a Audi A4 cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
About the same: across 4 recent model years in our listings, dealers and private sellers ask within a few percent of each other.
Does the A4 hold value better than the Toyota Corolla?
No: over 5 years the A4 keeps 60% of its value and the Toyota Corolla 64%, by the median asking prices of the 2024 and 2019 model years.
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