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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Paintwork, bumper scuffs, non-structural repairs. Disclosed on history reports but limited resale impact.
Panel replacement, airbag deployment, meaningful CARFAX entry. Significantly accelerates 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.