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2026 Audi A8 review

Audi A8: a class leader on the details. Illustrative review

8.6/10 OffLot expert score

The 2026 Audi A8 sits near the top of its class. Comfortable front seats on long trips; efficient in mixed driving. Rear headroom is tight for tall passengers and some features locked to upper trims, so test the trim you'd actually buy. Starting around $92,000, it costs more than most direct rivals.

What's good

  • Comfortable front seats on long trips
  • Efficient in mixed driving
  • Standard driver-assist suite

What to check

  • Rear headroom is tight for tall passengers
  • Some features locked to upper trims

Best for: Buyers who want low running costs without giving up comfort. Starting MSRP: $92,000.

Owner reviews · 4.3 of 5 from 3 owners

★★★★☆Sofia W. · Charlotte, NC · 10 months owned
Great daily driver

The fuel economy is the standout. My only gripe is road noise on the highway, which I knew going in.

★★★★☆Omar C. · Columbus, OH · 16 months owned
Exactly what we needed

We cross-shopped three others and this won on fuel economy. road noise on the highway is the trade-off.

★★★★★Victor M. · San Antonio, TX · 5 months owned
Great daily driver

Replaced an older Audi with this one. Big step up in fuel economy; I'd like a little more rear headroom.

Price trend · used Audi A8, 12 months

$58.8k$60.1k$61.4k$62.7k$64.0kNov 25Jan 26Mar 26May 26Jul 26Sep 26

Average used asking price in the OffLot demo index: $59,763 · -1.08% last 30 days · -5.32% year over year.

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