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Audi A6 Depreciation

An Audi A6 will depreciate 46% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $35,744.

The chart below shows the expected depreciation for the next 10 years. These results are for vehicles in good condition, averaging 12,000 miles per year. It also assumes a selling price of $66,377 when new. Enter your purchase price, expected ownership period and estimated miles driven annually. Our depreciation calculator will predict an expected resale value for the Audi A6.

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Audi A6 Depreciation

Years Old Depreciation Residual Value Resale Value Mileage Resale Year
1 $8,211 87.63% $58,166 12,000 2022
2 $9,293 86.00% $57,084 24,000 2023
3 $10,620 84.00% $55,757 36,000 2024
4 $22,668 65.85% $43,709 48,000 2025
5 $30,633 53.85% $35,744 60,000 2026
6 $34,138 48.57% $32,239 72,000 2027
7 $40,264 39.34% $26,113 84,000 2028
8 $41,306 37.77% $25,071 96,000 2029
9 $42,734 35.62% $23,643 108,000 2030
10 $44,838 32.45% $21,539 120,000 2031

Audi A6 Depreciation

Years Old Depreciation Residual Value Resale Value
1 $8,211 87.63% $58,166
2 $9,293 86.00% $57,084
3 $10,620 84.00% $55,757
4 $22,668 65.85% $43,709
5 $30,633 53.85% $35,744
6 $34,138 48.57% $32,239
7 $40,264 39.34% $26,113
8 $41,306 37.77% $25,071
9 $42,734 35.62% $23,643
10 $44,838 32.45% $21,539

Buying an Audi A6 New vs Used

If you purchase a used Audi A6 that is 2 years old, then you could save $9,293 compared to buying new, and still have a relatively new model with plenty of useful life remaining. If you plan to keep this vehicle for 3 years then your total cost of depreciation would be $21,340. Try other age and ownership length combinations, or different vehicles to see if you can find depreciation sweetspots where this cost is the lowest. Hint: Try vehicles between 2 and 4 years old, as brand new vehicles depreciate quickly. Also, if this is a recently released model and buying a few years old isn't possible, consider another vehicle, or perhaps wait until more used A6 models become available.

What About Audi A6 Insurance Costs?

The average cost to insure an Audi A6 is about $2,867 per year. This adds up to around $14,335 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike depreciation, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own an Audi A6. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure

The Best Model Years to Buy an Audi A6

The 2017 Audi A6 is our top pick for the best model year value for the A6. With the 2017, you would only pay, on average, 54% of the price as new, with 58% of the vehicle's useful life remaining. The 2021 and 2015 model years are also attractive years for the A6, and provide a relatively good value. Our rankings consider multiple factors, including the A6's price as new, current price, maintenance costs and remaining years of overall predictabe expenses. Our top ranked model year represents the most car for the money of the Audi A6 models.

Audi A6 Historical Depreciation

Year New Price Current Price Maintenance $ Decline % Decline % Paid Value Rating
2022 $66,377 $66,377 $366 $0 0% 100%
2021 $66,185 $58,415 $418 $7,962 12% 87.63% Better
2020 $51,794 $44,543 $501 $13,872 23.75% 86%
2019 $50,885 $42,743 $634 $1,800 4.04% 84%
2018 $50,066 $33,713 $744 $9,030 21.13% 65.85% Good
2017 $52,584 $29,234 $918 $4,479 13.29% 53.85% Best
2016 $50,001 $25,554 $1,270 $3,680 12.59% 48.57% Good
2015 $49,939 $21,054 $1,410 $4,500 17.61% 39.34% Better
2014 $48,541 $19,876 $1,540 $1,178 5.6% 37.77%
2013 $44,680 $17,649 $1,734 $2,227 11.2% 35.62%
2012 $44,198 $16,099 $1,758 $1,550 8.78% 32.45%
2011 $50,349 $11,544 $1,965 $4,555 28.29% 19.03%
2010 $50,349 $10,635 $2,266 $909 7.87% 16.62%
Year Price % Paid Value Rank
2022 $66,377 100%
2021 $58,415 87.63% Better
2020 $44,543 86%
2019 $42,743 84%
2018 $33,713 65.85% Good
2017 $29,234 53.85% Best
2016 $25,554 48.57% Good
2015 $21,054 39.34% Better
2014 $19,876 37.77%
2013 $17,649 35.62%
2012 $16,099 32.45%
2011 $11,544 19.03%
2010 $10,635 16.62%

Audi A6 Depreciation Rankings

Depreciation Rankings

We've ranked over 200 models from best to worst for Depreciation. See where the Audi A6 ranks for Depreciation compared to other vehicles. Also check out how the A6 stacks up in our rankings for Maintenance, Insurance and Overall Costs.

Depreciation Rankings

Other Audi A6 Costs of Ownership

Finding a car or truck that saves on depreciation costs is important. But, it's also imperative to view all major Audi A6 costs. This will ensure that you are finding the vehicle that provides you the best value, at the lowest cost. We've created tools that will also help you to save on the following ownership expenses: