Whether you're shopping new or pre-owned, the decision to look at an Audi is an easy one to make, thanks to the impressive tech, sophisticated styling, and grin-inducing performance. And while a pre-owned Audi vehicle is always an easy choice based on its excellent value for money, there are some models that shine through as exceptionally good. The experts at US News have compiled a list of these standout models, and we figured we should share their findings with you.
Top 10 Used Audi Models
2019 Audi A4
Since its introduction, the A4 has always been one of the most popular models in the Audi line-up. One of the strongest sellers for Audi, the A4 offers brilliant handling, a great range of engines, and impressive fuel economy for a non-hybrid. The 2019 A4 was offered with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, but since quattro AWD is such a hallmark for the Audi brand, finding a used example with quattro AWD is much easier than when shopping for a used version of any of the A4's competitors, which is nice. The base engine produces 188 horsepower, with optional engines offering up to 349 horsepower.
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2018 Audi Q5
Audi's midsize SUV attracted buyers with great power and a list of standard features that is unmatched in this segment. That includes standard all-wheel drive, something some competitors still aren't offering on brand-new versions. The 2018 model year was the start of the second generation for the Q5, so 2018 also represents a big jump forward in tech and features. The base engine produces 252 horsepower, with optional drivetrains peaking at up to 354 horsepower.
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2018 Audi A5
We have already mentioned what an excellent choice the A4 makes as a pre-owned vehicle. Well, the A5 is everything that you love about the A4, but with more style, more standard power, and legendary quattro all-wheel drive coming as standard equipment. The A5 was totally redesigned for 2018, making it far more attractive than its competitors, with styling cues borrowed from the bigger A7. Standard features are excellent, and even the base engine produces 252 horsepower. If you want more power, there is an available V6 with 354 horsepower.
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2018 Audi A6
Audi's midsize sedan hits the sweet spot for a large segment of full-size sedan buyers. More space and power than an A4, but easier to park and much sportier than the A8. In fact, the handling in the A6 is remarkable, a standout in this segment. The 2018 A6 was available with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, but the FWD version was never very popular, which is presumably why it has since been dropped, and why you should expect even when shopping used - that most examples come with the more popular quattro AWD. 2018 saw the popular mid-range 3.0-liter V6 get a bump in power up to 340 horsepower, with the other options from the gambit from 252 to 450 horsepower.
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2019 Audi Q7
When you need a lot of space in your Audi vehicle, including enough space to seat 7 comfortably, look no further than the Audi Q7. The Q7 was the Audi SUV flagship in 2019, with a super luxurious interior and available features like an absolutely incredible stereo. And while you would think that all of that size would come at the expense of the handling, the Q7 will probably surprise you with its athleticism. All-wheel drive is standard, and the available air suspension makes for an incredibly smooth ride. The standard engine makes 248 horsepower and the optional V6 produces 329 horsepower.
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2019 Audi A4 Allroad
For driving enthusiasts, wagons tend to be preferred to SUVs, thanks to the superior handling that comes with the lower center of gravity. With the A4 Allroad, Audi gives you the lower center of gravity you want, but with the ability to handle light offroading as well, it's the best of both worlds. The well-appointed A4 Allroad was named the best wagon in the US market for 2019 by U.S. News, thanks to its excellent power and handling, as well as the well-appointed interior. All-wheel drive comes standard, as well as a 248-horsepower turbocharged engine.
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2019 Audi Q3
Like several other vehicles on this list, the Q3 was totally redesigned for 2019, giving it impressive tech and sophisticated styling that you won't necessarily find elsewhere when shopping for a used compact SUV. The 2019 Audi Q3 sports a soft and comfortable ride, great tech, and standard all-wheel drive. Its appealing design and excellent reliability have made it popular, and finding a used example for a good price is always easy. The Q3 comes equipped with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 228 horsepower.
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2019 Audi A7
Fastback-style sedans have become popular in the recent past, but none of the rest come anywhere close to matching the iconic design of the A7. Mechanically, the A7 is very similar to the A6, but for the A7, Audi designed a body that will better stand out from the crowd. The interior is spacious and comfortable, and the fastback design gives the A7 enough cargo space to be as practical as it is stylish. All-wheel drive comes standard on the A7, one more difference between it and the A6, and the engine produces 335 horsepower.
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2018 Audi A3
Not many small sedans have been offered with all-wheel drive before, but if there was one brand that was going to do it, it was Audi. The A3 was Audi's most affordable model even when new, and it's an exceptionally good value used. In fact, in 2018 it won the Best Small Car For The Money award from U.S. News. 2018 also saw heated front seats and two USB ports added to the standard equipment list. Handling is excellent, and acceleration is a standout among subcompacts. The A3 comes in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive form, and with either 186 horsepower or 220 horsepower.
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2020 Audi e-tron
Though it is now known as the Q8 e-tron, Audi's first all-electric SUV was known in 2020 as simply "the Audi e-tron". The current version remains Audi's most spacious EV, and the flagship of the EV SUV fleet, plus - you still get all of that excellence under the old name. The electric drivetrain gives it seriously athletic acceleration, and both the handling and ride quality are outstanding. All-wheel drive is standard, and the battery pack is good for 218 miles of range. The all-electric uses two motors for a combined 355 horsepower.
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