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Audi Q8 Depreciation Calculator

Calculate the Audi Q8 depreciation rate by year, mileage, and country — with accident-history adjustments and a year-by-year depreciation chart.

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.

1-year depreciation
22%
5-year retention
47%
MSRP
$74,400–$108k
Avg mi / year
12,500

Depreciation inputs

Depreciation during your 5-year ownership
$48,203
-53%
Value at purchase
$90,950
Brand new
Value when you sell
$42,747
5y / 60,000 mi
Depreciation / year
$9,641
Depreciation / mi
$0.80
4M-FL
1st generation (facelift) · started 2024

Current generation — no successor has launched yet.

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Year-by-year depreciation

Depreciation rate per year, based on an MSRP of $90,950

Age Value % Retained Annual depreciation
New $90,950 100%
Year 1 $70,941 78% -$20,009 (22%)
Year 2 $61,846 68% -$9,095 (12.8%)
Year 3 $54,570 60% -$7,276 (11.8%)
Year 4 $48,204 53% -$6,366 (11.7%)
Year 5 $42,747 47% -$5,457 (11.3%)
Year 6 $38,199 42% -$4,548 (10.6%)
Year 7 $33,652 37% -$4,547 (11.9%)
Year 8 $30,014 33% -$3,638 (10.8%)
Year 9 $27,285 30% -$2,729 (9.1%)
Year 10 $24,557 27% -$2,728 (10%)

Audi Q8 depreciation by country

The same car depreciates at different rates in different markets. Here's how the Audi Q8 depreciation rate changes across the seven major markets we track.

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United States
Baseline

Baseline market. The Q8 faces heavy first-year depreciation due to aggressive lease incentives, though the RS Q8 enjoys collector-grade retention in low-mileage condition.

Currency: USD Unit: mi
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Canada
-3% retention

Strong demand for AWD luxury SUVs in Canadian winters keeps the Q8 relatively firm. Depreciation tracks slightly slower than the US on Prestige trims with cold-weather packages.

Currency: CAD Unit: km
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United Kingdom
-8% retention

High road tax and fuel costs on the 3.0 TFSI make depreciation steeper than comparable diesel rivals. The RS Q8 holds value best due to limited allocation.

Currency: GBP Unit: mi
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Europe
-6% retention

Popular in Germany and Scandinavia, especially in TDI and TFSI e plug-in hybrid guise. Urban low-emission zones and CO2 taxes pressure resale on pure-petrol V6/V8 models.

Currency: EUR Unit: km
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Saudi Arabia
+5% retention

The Q8 is a status vehicle in the Gulf, with strong demand for SQ8 and RS Q8 variants. Depreciation is slower thanks to a buoyant used luxury market and preference for V8 power.

Currency: SAR Unit: km
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India
-12% retention

High import duties push MSRP above ₹1 crore, and a thin service network means resale softens quickly after the warranty lapses. Only a small, affluent buyer pool supports the used market.

Currency: INR Unit: km
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Australia
-5% retention

Luxury car tax inflates new prices, which actually firms up used values on 2–4 year-old Q8s. RS Q8 examples hold value exceptionally well due to constrained supply.

Currency: AUD Unit: km

Audi Q8 depreciation after an accident

An accident on a vehicle's history permanently increases its depreciation rate, even after perfect repairs. Here's how much extra depreciation each severity level adds to a Audi Q8.

Minor accident
+9% depreciation

Paintwork, bumper scuffs, non-structural repairs. Disclosed on history reports but limited resale impact.

Moderate accident
+20% depreciation

Panel replacement, airbag deployment, meaningful CARFAX entry. Significantly accelerates depreciation.

Major accident
+35% depreciation

Frame damage, flood, salvage title. Permanent depreciation hit even after full restoration.

This "diminished value" is the extra depreciation a car carries after an accident. Insurance rarely reimburses it — our calculator bakes it into every depreciation estimate.

Audi Q8 FAQ

How much does an Audi Q8 depreciate in the first year?
A new Audi Q8 typically depreciates about 22% in the first 12 months, one of the steeper drops in the luxury SUV segment. On a $80,000 Premium Plus, that's roughly $17,500 lost before the first service. Lease-heavy sales volume and a saturated off-lease supply drive this cliff.
What is an Audi Q8 worth after 5 years?
After 5 years and around 62,500 miles, an Audi Q8 retains approximately 47% of its original MSRP. A Prestige trim originally stickered at $88,000 would be worth roughly $41,000 in average condition. RS Q8 models tend to retain 5–8% more due to their halo status and limited production.
Does the Q8 depreciate faster than the Audi Q7?
Yes, marginally. The Q8's coupe roofline, higher MSRP, and more style-driven buyer base cause it to depreciate about 2–4% faster than an equivalently equipped Q7 over 5 years. The Q7's third-row practicality broadens its used-buyer pool and props up resale.
How does mileage affect Audi Q8 depreciation?
Beyond the 12,500-miles-per-year average, each additional mile reduces Q8 value by roughly $0.10. High-mileage examples (over 90,000 miles) see accelerated depreciation because buyers factor in looming air-suspension, turbocharger, and electronics repair costs typical of German luxury SUVs.
How much value does an accident take off a Q8's resale?
A minor fender-bender typically reduces resale by about 9%, a moderate accident by around 20%, and a major structural accident by 35% or more. Because Audi's aluminum-intensive body is expensive to repair correctly, buyers heavily discount any Q8 with a reported accident on Carfax or AutoCheck.

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