2012 Audi A8
WAUAVAFD1CN038881
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 6 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 1, 2026Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN WAUAVAFD1CN038881, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Henricks Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM | Archbold, OH 43502 | $13,467 | 108,540 mi | 2025-07-15 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($10,249)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $10,249 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
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 WAUAVAFD1CN038881Full 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 2012 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 2012 Audi A8 has 1 recall campaign as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012.NHTSA campaign 16V619000
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 2012 Audi A8 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Audi A8 over the last 6 months — the market softened $650 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $10,999 |
| April 2026 | $9,999 |
| May 2026 | $11,848 |
| June 2026 | $10,781 |
| July 2026 | $11,350 |
| August 2026 | $10,349 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Audi A8 (this car) | $10,249 | 6 | — |
| 2011 Ford Fusion | $5,393 | 9 | −$4,856 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Impala | $8,996 | 4 | −$1,253 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu | $5,993 | 3 | −$4,256 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Cruze | $5,999 | 3 | −$4,250 |
| 2012 Honda Accord | $10,893 | 3 | +$644 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 3 · 2011–2017What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 36 | $19,439 | 100% | 94,894 mi |
| 2016 | 44 | $17,035 | 88% | 100,175 mi |
| 2015 | 81 | $15,900 | 82% | 105,516 mi |
| 2014 | 44 | $13,224 | 68% | 121,460 mi |
| 2013 | 54 | $11,700 | 60% | 115,443 mi |
| 2012 | 24 | $11,084 | 57% | 112,997 mi |
| 2011 | 24 | $10,387 | 53% | 112,617 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
