A 2021 Audi A6 still asks 46% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 37 sedans we price, that ranks #32, below the 58% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 8 (−45.3%). Mileage costs it 73%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 240 listings.
Audi A6 value by year
The newest A6 at under half the 2026 price is the 2020, with a median asking price of $18,500 (31% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $54,827 | $64,888 | 12 | |
| 2025 | $44,998 | $48,998 | 3 | |
| 2024 | $29,000 | $35,999 | 3 | |
| 2022 | $25,999 | $31,495 | 4 | |
| 2021 | $24,995 | $32,966 | 3 | |
| 2020 | $12,990 | $28,777 | 8 | |
| 2019 | $17,739 | $25,500 | 14 | |
| 2018 | $9,981 | $16,995 | 10 | |
| 2017 | $4,000 | $18,500 | 11 | |
| 2016 | $10,895 | $18,477 | 24 | |
| 2015 | $5,600 | $15,158 | 17 | |
| 2014 | $6,481 | $16,905 | 17 | |
| 2013 | $6,400 | $10,500 | 14 | |
| 2012 | $4,500 | $9,999 | 11 | |
| 2011 | $2,250 | $6,999 | 8 | |
| 2010 | $1,400 | $9,999 | 7 | |
| 2009 | $3,200 | $7,995 | 9 | |
| 2008 | $1,500 | $3,950 | 7 | |
| 2007 | $1,700 | $8,499 | 6 | |
| 2006 | $1,500 | $9,500 | 3 | |
| 2005 | $4,200 | $7,750 | 4 | |
| 2004 | $1,175 | $4,990 | 10 | |
| 2003 | $1,250 | $9,000 | 3 | |
| 2002 | $1,200 | $4,491 | 9 | |
| 2001 | $1,800 | $4,950 | 10 | |
| 2000 | $1,234 | $4,995 | 8 | |
| 1998 | $3,499 | $3,999 | 5 |
How the Audi A6 depreciates
The newest Audi A6 has a median asking price of $58,999; a 28-year-older one runs about $3,999 — roughly 93% lost over 28 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Audi A6 hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Camry keeps 61%, the Toyota Prius 67% and the Tesla Model 3 60%, against 46% for the A6. The Toyota Camry, Toyota Prius and Tesla Model 3 hold value better than the A6.
The Audi A6 market right now
Adjust your Audi A6 value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Audi A6 about 73% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2026 Audi A6: a dealer trade-in offer is around $54,827, selling private-party nets about $58,999, and a lot asks near $64,888 — a $10,061 spread on the same car.
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Audi A6 value FAQ
How much is a Audi A6 worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,600 to $58,999 across 27 model years. A 2026 is worth about $58,999, the median of 12 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Audi A6's value?
Among A6s from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $48,998, and those with 100,000 to 150,000 miles ask $12,995; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 73%.
Which Audi A6 year is the best value?
The newest A6 at under half the 2026 price is the 2020, with a median asking price of $18,500 (31% of it).
Does the A6 hold value better than the Toyota Camry?
No: over 5 years the A6 keeps 46% of its value and the Toyota Camry 61%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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