This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $42,732 — 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

$762

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $4,273 down

Amount financed

$38,459

Total interest

$7,261

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 WAU8EAF83MN006730

Trim

L 60

Engine

4.0L · V8

Horsepower

453

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 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $15,035

Fuel $11,050

Insurance $5,700

Maintenance & repairs $5,625

Total, 5 years $37,410

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2021 Audi A8 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 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 L 60 (this car)	$42,732	6	—
2020 Nissan Altima	$17,488	19	−$25,244
2022 Toyota Corolla	$18,389	19	−$24,343
2023 Toyota Camry	$23,099	15	−$19,633
2023 Honda Accord	$24,988	15	−$17,744
2023 Hyundai Elantra	$17,295	13	−$25,437

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