Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed
CarMax Louisville	Louisville, KY 40299	$43,998	26,153 mi	2026-08-19
CarMax Tuscaloosa	Tuscaloosa, AL 35405	$44,897	26,153 mi	2026-05-27
CarMax Tuscaloosa	35404	$43,998	26,153 mi	2026-05-06
Audi West Palm Beach	West Palm Beach, FL 33409	$67,289	4,592 mi	2022-11-21

Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($32,995)

This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $32,995 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$588

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $3,300 down

Amount financed

$29,695

Total interest

$5,585

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for WAU8DAF8XMN015170

Trim

quattro

Engine

3.0L · V6

Horsepower

335

Drivetrain

AWD/All-Wheel Drive

Transmission

Automatic

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2021

Full factory specs for this build →

✓ Backup camera
✓ Blind-spot monitor
✓ Lane departure
✓ ABS
✓ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$2,210 /yr est. fuel

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.

Depreciation $11,609

Fuel $11,050

Insurance $6,750

Maintenance & repairs $5,625

Total, 5 years $35,034

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2021 Audi A8 L has 10 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.

10 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

BACK OVER PREVENTION

Volkswagen 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
SEAT BELTS

Volkswagen 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
TIRES

Volkswagen 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.

Feb Apr May Jun Jul Aug

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)	$32,995	7	—
2023 Toyota Corolla	$19,900	27	−$13,095
2023 Toyota Camry	$24,680	26	−$8,315
2023 Kia Forte	$18,092	18	−$14,903
2023 Chevrolet Malibu	$14,010	17	−$18,985
2022 Honda Accord	$23,988	17	−$9,007