2005 Audi A4
WAULC68E85A078984
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 4 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 31, 2026Listings
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Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($5,901)
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WAULC68E85A078984Full 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 23 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2005 Audi A4 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 2005 Audi A4 has 4 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 23 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2005 Audi A4 4-DR. w/SAB
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AIR BAGSVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009…NHTSA campaign 18V427000
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AIR BAGSVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever…NHTSA campaign 17V032000
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AIR BAGSVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama,…NHTSA campaign 16V382000
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 2005 Audi A4 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2005 Audi A4 over the last 6 months — the market softened $325 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $5,575 |
| April 2026 | $5,995 |
| May 2026 | $5,648 |
| June 2026 | $5,372 |
| July 2026 | $4,981 |
| August 2026 | $5,250 |
Market by model year
Gen 2 · 2002–2005What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 26 | $5,490 | 100% | 110,368 mi |
| 2004 | 22 | $4,924 | 90% | 125,554 mi |
| 2003 | 16 | $5,992 | 109% | 107,491 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
