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Audi A6 Depreciation Calculator

Calculate the Audi A6 depreciation rate by year, mileage, and country — with accident-history adjustments and a year-by-year depreciation chart.

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.

1-year depreciation
24%
5-year retention
47%
MSRP
$57,200–$75k
Avg mi / year
12,000

Depreciation inputs

Depreciation during your 5-year ownership
$35,006
-53%
Value at purchase
$66,050
Brand new
Value when you sell
$31,044
5y / 60,000 mi
Depreciation / year
$7,001
Depreciation / mi
$0.58
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6th generation · started 2025

Current generation — no successor has launched yet.

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Year-by-year depreciation

Depreciation rate per year, based on an MSRP of $66,050

Age Value % Retained Annual depreciation
New $66,050 100%
Year 1 $50,198 76% -$15,852 (24%)
Year 2 $43,593 66% -$6,605 (13.2%)
Year 3 $38,309 58% -$5,284 (12.1%)
Year 4 $34,346 52% -$3,963 (10.3%)
Year 5 $31,044 47% -$3,302 (9.6%)
Year 6 $27,741 42% -$3,303 (10.6%)
Year 7 $24,439 37% -$3,302 (11.9%)
Year 8 $21,797 33% -$2,642 (10.8%)
Year 9 $19,155 29% -$2,642 (12.1%)
Year 10 $17,173 26% -$1,982 (10.3%)

Audi A6 depreciation by country

The same car depreciates at different rates in different markets. Here's how the Audi A6 depreciation rate changes across the seven major markets we track.

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United States
Baseline

Baseline market. The A6 depreciates in line with other German luxury sedans, with quattro AWD models holding value better than FWD variants. Buyers often shift to SUVs, softening sedan demand.

Currency: USD Unit: mi
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Canada
-2% retention

Strong demand for quattro AWD in Canadian winters keeps A6 retention close to US levels. Cold-weather provinces value the standard AWD more than US markets do.

Currency: CAD Unit: km
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United Kingdom
-6% retention

A6 is a staple executive and fleet car in the UK, particularly in diesel form historically. Company-car tax rules and the shift to EVs have accelerated depreciation on higher-emission petrol variants.

Currency: GBP Unit: mi
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Europe
-4% retention

Core executive segment in Germany and surrounding markets. A6 Avant (wagon) variants and TDI diesels historically retained value well, though low-emission zone rules have pressured older diesels.

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

Audi enjoys strong brand prestige in Saudi Arabia, and the A6 is popular as an executive sedan. Robust demand for low-mileage used examples keeps resale firm, especially for Prestige trims.

Currency: SAR Unit: km
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India
-15% retention

Sold as a CBU/CKD luxury sedan with high import duty loading. Limited service network outside metros and buyer preference for SUVs like the Q7 accelerate A6 depreciation.

Currency: INR Unit: km
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Australia
-8% retention

Luxury Car Tax inflates new prices, and the shift toward SUVs has thinned demand for executive sedans. A6 depreciation runs slightly steeper than the US, though quattro models hold firmer.

Currency: AUD Unit: km

Audi A6 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 A6.

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 A6 FAQ

How much does an Audi A6 depreciate per year?
A new Audi A6 typically depreciates about 24% in the first year and 8-10% each year thereafter. After 5 years, an A6 retains roughly 47% of its MSRP, which is typical for the German luxury sedan segment but below mainstream cars like the Camry or Accord.
What is an Audi A6 worth after 5 years?
A 2021 Audi A6 Premium Plus that cost around $60,000 new is typically worth $27,000-$30,000 today with average mileage around 60,000 miles. Prestige trims depreciate slightly faster in absolute dollars, while S6 performance variants hold value marginally better.
Why does the Audi A6 depreciate faster than non-luxury sedans?
Luxury sedans carry higher MSRPs loaded with options that don't fully transfer to used buyers, plus out-of-warranty repair and maintenance costs scare away budget shoppers. The A6 also competes with a flood of off-lease inventory every 3 years, which suppresses used prices and accelerates depreciation.
How much does an accident reduce an Audi A6's value?
A minor fender-bender typically reduces resale by ~9%, a moderate accident by ~20%, and a major structural accident by ~35%. Luxury buyers are particularly sensitive to Carfax history, so the diminished value hit is more severe than on mainstream cars.
Does the S6 depreciate less than the standard A6?
Yes, slightly. The S6's performance halo status and smaller production numbers help it retain about 2-3 points more of its value at the 5-year mark compared to a loaded Prestige A6. However, higher maintenance costs and premium fuel requirements partially offset the gains.

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