2021 Audi A8
WAU8DAF86MN022469
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 7 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 31, 2026Listings
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Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($32,995)
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WAU8DAF86MN022469Full 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 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 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 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 31, 2026.
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 (this car) | $32,995 | 7 | — |
| 2022 Honda Accord | $21,900 | 21 | −$11,095 |
| 2023 Hyundai Elantra | $19,692 | 18 | −$13,303 |
| 2020 Honda Civic | $18,500 | 15 | −$14,495 |
| 2020 Toyota Corolla | $18,599 | 15 | −$14,396 |
| 2023 Nissan Altima | $14,790 | 14 | −$18,205 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 38 | $107,495 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 33 | $34,139 | 32% | 64,536 mi |
| 2019 | 105 | $27,446 | 26% | 69,460 mi |
| 2017 | 35 | $18,995 | 18% | 96,344 mi |
| 2016 | 43 | $16,995 | 16% | 101,917 mi |
| 2015 | 76 | $15,476 | 14% | 105,372 mi |
| 2014 | 40 | $13,086 | 12% | 123,647 mi |
| 2013 | 51 | $11,799 | 11% | 113,931 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
