Audi Depreciation Rate
VW Group's premium arm, known for quattro AWD and tech-forward interiors.
Similar curve to BMW/Mercedes — luxury tax on maintenance hurts resale.
Audi depreciation by model
The Audi A4 is a benchmark compact executive sedan known for its refined quattro AWD, premium interior, and understated styling. Like most entry-luxury German sedans, the A4 depreciates faster than mainstream rivals, retaining roughly 48% of MSRP after five years as off-lease supply keeps used prices soft.
The Audi A5 is a premium compact coupe, Sportback, and convertible lineup known for sleek styling, quattro AWD, and refined turbocharged powertrains. Like most entry-luxury Audis, the A5 faces steeper depreciation than mainstream sedans, retaining roughly 48–52% of MSRP after five years, though well-optioned S5 and Sportback variants hold value slightly better.
The Audi A6 is a midsize executive sedan competing with the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class. Like most German luxury sedans, the A6 experiences steep early depreciation, retaining roughly 48-52% of its value after five years, which makes used examples attractive but new purchases costly on paper.
The Audi Q5 is a compact luxury SUV that balances refined interior quality, quattro all-wheel drive, and strong brand prestige. Like most German luxury vehicles, it depreciates faster than mainstream SUVs, retaining roughly 50% of MSRP after five years, though SQ5 and PHEV variants hold their resale value slightly better.
The Audi Q7 is a three-row luxury SUV that competes with the BMW X5 and Mercedes GLE. Like most German luxury SUVs, the Q7 depreciates steeply in the first three years, retaining roughly 50% of MSRP at year 5 — below mainstream SUVs but typical for its segment. Its strong tech, Quattro AWD, and refinement keep resale steady on well-optioned examples.
The Audi Q8 is a flagship coupe-styled luxury SUV sharing its platform with the Q7, Bentley Bentayga, and Porsche Cayenne. Like most large German luxury SUVs, the Q8 depreciates steeply in the first three years, with strong retained value only on the high-performance SQ8 and RS Q8 variants.