2021 Audi A8 L Quattro
WAU8DAF85MN025587
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 17 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 31, 2026Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $1,000 (−2.4%) over 1 day.
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN WAU8DAF85MN025587, spanning 1 day.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis of Schaumburg | Schaumburg, IL 60173 | $41,412 | 34,544 mi | 2026-07-01 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($31,877)
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WAU8DAF85MN025587Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Audi A8 L likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2021 Audi A8 L has 10 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.
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BACK OVER PREVENTIONVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5…NHTSA campaign 21V825000
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SEAT BELTSVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan,…NHTSA campaign 21V606000
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TIRESVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet,…NHTSA campaign 22V034000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2021 Audi A8 L from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 Audi A8 L over the last 6 months — the market softened $1,798 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | $40,486 |
| April 2026 | $40,906 |
| May 2026 | $40,567 |
| June 2026 | $39,959 |
| July 2026 | $40,777 |
| August 2026 | $38,688 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Audi A8 L Quattro (this car) | $31,877 | 17 | — |
| 2022 Toyota Corolla | $19,490 | 37 | −$12,387 |
| 2023 Nissan Altima | $17,416 | 35 | −$14,461 |
| 2023 Honda Accord | $24,990 | 35 | −$6,887 |
| 2022 Toyota Camry | $25,368 | 35 | −$6,509 |
| 2022 Dodge Charger | $33,108 | 29 | +$1,231 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2021–presentWhat each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 139 | $104,381 | 100% | — |
| 2025 | 22 | $70,652 | 68% | 11,337 mi |
| 2024 | 27 | $54,774 | 52% | 21,057 mi |
| 2023 | 64 | $49,938 | 48% | 34,214 mi |
| 2022 | 37 | $43,444 | 42% | 42,902 mi |
| 2021 | 56 | $37,003 | 35% | 58,138 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
