Negotiating leverage
55
strong leverage / 100
~57 days of national supply and listings typically ~5% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.
Ridekick price intelligence
2021 Audi A4 Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$21,896
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$14,990$30,515
- Typical market range
- $20,772–$24,992
- Ridekick fair price
- $21,896
- Original MSRP range
- $40,900–$49,800
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
3 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
57
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Audi A4.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$37,628–$39,264
Estimated dealer invoice — about $40,900 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | $21,232 | $40,900 | $37,628–$39,264 |
| Premium Plus | $22,699 | $45,100 | $41,492–$43,296 |
| prestige | — | $49,800 | $45,816–$47,808 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$18,947$35,516$52,085
Fair pricePremium
$21,232
Premium: fair price $21,232, original MSRP $40,900, estimated dealer cost $37,628 to $39,264.
Premium Plus
$22,699
Premium Plus: fair price $22,699, original MSRP $45,100, estimated dealer cost $41,492 to $43,296.
prestige
—
prestige: fair price not available, original MSRP $49,800, estimated dealer cost $45,816 to $47,808.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2021 Audi A4 runs about $22,178 in MT to $24,343 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,585 | $110+ | $23,562 |
| TX | $1,367 | $332 | $23,566 |
| FL | $1,312 | $1,074+ | $24,253 |
| NY | $875 | $371 | $23,113 |
| PA | $1,312 | $587 | $23,766 |
| IL | $1,367 | $683 | $23,917 |
| OH | $1,257 | $444 | $23,568 |
| GA | $1,531 | $637 | $24,035 |
| NC | $656 | $793 | $23,316 |
| WA | $1,421 | $215+ | $23,503 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $22,392 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Safety & recalls
4 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2021 Audi A4.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
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, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).
Campaign 21V606000 · 05/08/2021
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, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
Campaign 22V034000 · 26/01/2022
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
Campaign 21V295000 · 26/04/2021
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.
Campaign 22V742000 · 05/10/2022
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2021 Audi A4?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $21,896, within a typical market range of $20,772 to $24,992.
Is the 2021 Audi A4 cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $40,900, so a fair used price is roughly $19,004 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2021 Audi A4?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $22,178 in MT to $24,343 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Audi A4?
There are about 57 days of national market supply for the 2021 Audi A4 — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Audi A4.
How much can you negotiate on a 2021 Audi A4?
Negotiating leverage rates 55/100 (strong). ~57 days of national supply and listings typically ~5% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.
What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Audi A4?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $37,628–$39,264 — its $40,900 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 8/6/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.