A 2016 Audi A8 still asks 43% of what a 2021 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 67 sedans we price, that ranks #54, below the 52% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 6 (−52.6%), after which losses ease to about 12.3% a year. Calculated from 61 listings.
Audi A8 value by year
The newest A8 at under half the 2014 price is the 2007, with a median asking price of $3,000 (25% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $41,910 | $41,910 | 3 | |
| 2020 | $24,399 | $27,900 | 5 | |
| 2016 | $17,495 | $19,900 | 4 | |
| 2015 | $7,950 | $13,800 | 3 | |
| 2014 | $7,500 | $11,995 | 10 | |
| 2013 | $8,995 | $13,078 | 5 | |
| 2012 | $4,800 | $10,499 | 9 | |
| 2011 | $5,000 | $9,995 | 3 | |
| 2009 | $4,000 | $9,500 | 3 | |
| 2008 | $2,800 | $4,500 | 3 | |
| 2007 | $1,500 | $4,500 | 9 | |
| 2005 | $2,400 | $6,200 | 4 |
How the Audi A8 depreciates
The newest Audi A8 has a median asking price of $41,910; a 16-year-older one runs about $3,700 — roughly 91% lost over 16 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Audi A8 hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Porsche Panamera keeps 33%, the Tesla Model S 33% and the BMW 740i 51%, against 43% for the A8. The A8 holds value better than the Porsche Panamera and Tesla Model S, but not the BMW 740i.
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2014 Audi A8: a dealer trade-in offer is around $7,500, selling private-party nets about $11,888, and a lot asks near $11,995 — a $4,495 spread on the same car.
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Audi A8 value FAQ
How much is a Audi A8 worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,900 to $41,910 across 12 model years. A 2014 is worth about $11,888, the median of 10 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Audi A8's value?
Among A8s from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $20,948, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $7,725.
Which Audi A8 year is the best value?
The newest A8 at under half the 2014 price is the 2007, with a median asking price of $3,000 (25% of it).
Does the A8 hold value better than the Porsche Panamera?
Yes: over 5 years the A8 keeps 43% of its value and the Porsche Panamera 33%, by the median asking prices of the 2021 and 2016 model years.
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