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Used Audi A4: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Audi A4 from 2013 to 2025, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $8,500 to $46,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2015–2019, 2021–2025. Look harder at or skip 2013–2014, 2020.
2017–2025 Audi A4
A refined, quiet sport sedan with a strong turbo engine and a high-quality cabin.
Years to target: 2017–2019, 2021–2025. Look harder at or skip: 2020. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $15,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~110,000 |
| 2018 | $17,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~95,000 |
| 2019 | $19,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~85,000 |
| 2020 | $22,000* | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~75,000 |
| 2021 | $25,000* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~65,000 |
| 2022 | $28,500* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~55,000 |
| 2023 | $33,000* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~40,000 |
| 2024 | $38,500* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~30,000 |
| 2025 | $46,000* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~20,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2020: owner complaints spike (127, mostly the electrical system).
- The rear seat is snug. Coolant leaks from the water pump are a known issue on the 2.0-liter turbo.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Premium Plus: it adds the digital gauge cluster, keyless entry, upgraded audio and blind-spot monitoring over the Premium. Choose quattro versions for all-weather traction.
On the test drive
Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2017).
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2017, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Camry 2023–2024 · $27,500–$29,500
- Honda Accord 2024–2025 · $27,000–$29,000
- Lexus ES 2019–2020 · $27,000–$30,500
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2013–2016 Audi A4
A solid, quiet compact luxury sedan with a punchy turbo engine and a well-built cabin.
Years to target: 2015–2016. Look harder at or skip: 2013–2014. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $8,500 | Skip | 5 of 5 | ~130,000 |
| 2014 | $9,500 | Skip | 5 of 5 | ~120,000 |
| 2015 | $10,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~110,000 |
| 2016 | $12,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~100,000 |
Worth knowing
- Skip 2013–2014. The 2.0-liter turbo in these years is known for heavy oil consumption.
- Plastic water pump and thermostat housings often leak coolant. Expect higher maintenance costs than mainstream sedans.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Target the Premium Plus: it adds heated front seats, keyless entry and upgraded audio over the Premium. Quattro AWD is common and worth having.
On the test drive
Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2013, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2013, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Camry 2013–2015 · $10,000–$12,000
- Honda Accord 2014 · $11,500
- Lexus ES 2010–2012 · $10,000–$11,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.