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Audi A8 keeps an estimated 30% of its recent market value after 5 years — #517 of 530 cars VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Audi A8 retains an estimated 30% of its recent market value after five years, ranking #517 of 530 cars we track. That trails the 54% five-year average for Luxury in its class by 24 points, so it depreciates faster than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Audi A8 sheds about 28% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $103,045 it falls to around $30,913 by year five — a five-year loss near $72,132, about $39.52 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 2, a lightly-used Audi A8 bought at 2 years old lets the first owner absorb the worst of the depreciation while the curve flattens — usually the value sweet spot. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.
It keeps an estimated 30% of its recent market value after five years — worse than most among the 530 cars VINdown tracks (ranked #517).
From about $103,045 when new it drops to roughly $30,913 after five years — a loss near $72,132 (30% of its recent market value retained).
Around 2 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.