A 2018 Audi S4 still asks 52% of what a 2023 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 66 sedans we price, that ranks #41, below the 56% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 5 (−25.9%), after which losses ease to about 10.4% a year. Calculated from 99 listings.
Audi S4 value by year
The newest S4 at under half the 2018 price is the 2007, with a median asking price of $9,900 (50% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,999 | $43,990 | 3 | |
| 2022 | $37,998 | $48,000 | 3 | |
| 2021 | $26,999 | $38,500 | 3 | |
| 2020 | $31,495 | $34,990 | 3 | |
| 2019 | $17,999 | $37,200 | 5 | |
| 2018 | $9,500 | $26,999 | 11 | |
| 2016 | $16,000 | $23,995 | 6 | |
| 2015 | $11,195 | $22,950 | 4 | |
| 2014 | $5,000 | $22,950 | 7 | |
| 2013 | $7,000 | $17,288 | 7 | |
| 2012 | $10,999 | $19,995 | 5 | |
| 2011 | $6,500 | $11,750 | 4 | |
| 2010 | $9,900 | $16,900 | 3 | |
| 2007 | $6,700 | $13,963 | 10 | |
| 2006 | $4,495 | $12,899 | 5 | |
| 2005 | $6,995 | $9,900 | 3 | |
| 2004 | $1,000 | $8,800 | 5 | |
| 2001 | $7,999 | $13,500 | 6 | |
| 2000 | $4,800 | $10,900 | 3 | |
| 1994 | $5,500 | $6,800 | 3 |
How the Audi S4 depreciates
The newest Audi S4 has a median asking price of $38,300; a 29-year-older one runs about $6,800 — roughly 82% lost over 29 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Audi S4 hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Lexus IS keeps 61%, the BMW M3 100% and the Acura TLX 61%, against 52% for the S4. The Lexus IS, BMW M3 and Acura TLX hold value better than the S4.
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2018 Audi S4: a dealer trade-in offer is around $9,500, selling private-party nets about $19,999, and a lot asks near $26,999 — a $17,499 spread on the same car.
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Audi S4 value FAQ
How much is a Audi S4 worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $3,000 to $48,000 across 20 model years. A 2018 is worth about $19,999, the median of 11 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Audi S4's value?
Among S4s from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $25,000, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $11,348.
Which Audi S4 year is the best value?
The newest S4 at under half the 2018 price is the 2007, with a median asking price of $9,900 (50% of it).
Does the S4 hold value better than the Lexus IS?
No: over 5 years the S4 keeps 52% of its value and the Lexus IS 61%, by the median asking prices of the 2023 and 2018 model years.
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