A 2016 Audi A8 averages $17,495 today, with most selling between $17,495 and $17,995. ForCar prices the Audi A8 from real US listings across 7 model years ($3,000–$19,995) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2011 Audi A8 still asks 57% of what a 2016 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 71 sedans we price, that ranks #34, above the 55% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−54.2%), after which losses ease to about 36.7% a year. Calculated from 41 listings.
Audi A8 value by year
What a Audi A8 is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $17,495 | $17,995 | 3 | |
| 2015 | $18,999 | $49,900 | 6 | |
| 2014 | $8,300 | $18,900 | 6 | |
| 2012 | $4,800 | $10,499 | 6 | |
| 2011 | $9,499 | $10,995 | 11 | |
| 2009 | $4,000 | $9,500 | 3 | |
| 2007 | $1,500 | $4,500 | 6 |
How the Audi A8 depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Audi A8 loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Audi A8 averages $17,495; a 9-year-older one runs about $3,000 — roughly 83% lost over 9 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Audi A8 hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2016 price a 2011 car still asks. Higher is better — the Audi A8 sits at #34 of 71, against a class median of 55%.
The Audi A8 market right now
What the market asks for a Audi A8 at each model year — the median of 68 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Audi A8 value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Audi A8 is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Audi A8 has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2016 Audi A8: a dealer trade-in offer is around $17,495, selling private-party nets about $17,495, and a lot asks near $17,995 — a $500 spread on the same car.
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Audi A8 value FAQ
How much is a Audi A8 worth?
A 2016 Audi A8 averages $17,495 today (roughly $17,495–$17,995). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Audi A8 value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Audi A8 value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Audi A8 from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Audi A8 year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Audi A8 Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Audi A8s are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.