C Car Depreciation
Germany

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.

Avg 5-yr retained
41%
Models tracked
6

Audi depreciation by model

Audi A4
sedan · luxury
5-yr retained
48%

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.

Audi A5
coupe · luxury
5-yr retained
49%

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.

Audi A6
sedan · luxury
5-yr retained
47%

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.

Audi Q5
suv · luxury
5-yr retained
48%

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.

Audi Q7
suv · luxury
5-yr retained
46%

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.

Audi Q8
suv · luxury
5-yr retained
47%

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.

Audi depreciation FAQ

What is the average depreciation rate for Audi?
Audi vehicles depreciate by about 59% over 5 years on average — retaining roughly 41% of their original MSRP. Similar curve to BMW/Mercedes — luxury tax on maintenance hurts resale.
Which Audi model has the lowest depreciation?
Depreciation rates vary significantly across the Audi lineup. Open any model below to see its year-by-year depreciation curve, per-mile depreciation, and country-specific rates.
Does Audi depreciation vary by country?
Yes. The same Audi can depreciate up to 10% faster or slower in one market versus another, driven by local demand, climate, tax policy, and service network strength. Each model page breaks down the depreciation rate for all 7 markets we track.