Ready to make the move to an electric vehicle, but want all the bells and whistles that come with a luxury ride? The Audi e-tron might be the right fit for you. Before you head out for a test drive to see how this battery-powered beauty drives, be sure to take a look at how the vehicle depreciates over time so you understand how your investment will affect you over time.
Does the Audi e-tron hold its value?
The Audi e-tron will lose about 21% of its value over the first ten years (MSRP of $77,400 for both of the 2020 trim options). The premium plus sport and the prestige sport options both provide drivers with luxury features at the same price point.
While you’re in the midst of doing your research to decide whether the e-tron is the right fit for you, it’s important to consider how the value of your vehicle will change over time. Here, we’ll dig into how the e-tron depreciates compared to its competitors, what current drivers are saying about the e-tron, and how the trim models square off.
Does the Audi e-tron Hold Its Value?
E-tron drivers say that they love the car’s power, speed, and safety features, and that they’re impressed with the car’s reliability—meaning they’re not spending a fortune on costly repairs.
Here, we’ll take a look at two direct competitors of Audi and their depreciation over a 10-year period.
Jaguar I-Pace
- Starting MSRP: $80,264
- 10-year Retail: $16,759
Tesla Model X
- Starting MSRP: $106,220
- 10-year Retail:$19,959
Customer Perception
According to our reviews, the vast majority of 2019 Audi e-tron drivers love their cars. They state that they enjoy the vehicle’s sleek, futuristic look, reliability, massaging car seats with a heating and cooling feature, excellent handling, plenty of room, and a great value for the price.
Customers also say that they’re glad they went with the e-tron over the Tesla Model X, as they feel the e-tron is a better value (and a better looking vehicle).
What is the Price of the Audi e-tron?
Premium Plus Sport
The premium plus sport trim level uses an electric fuel system with a dual asynchronous electric engine, an all wheel drivetrain, 255/50R20 all-season tires, black power heated auto dimming side mirrors with power folding and turn signal indicators, aluminum panels, deep tinted glass, LED brake lights, front and rear fog lamps, a lip spoiler, power liftgate rear cargo access, a fixed rear window with a defroster, and more.
The interior of the premium plus sport trim level includes a 40-20-40 folding bench front facing heated fold forward seatback rear seat, manual adjustable front head restraints and manual adjustable rear head restraints, heated and ventilated 8-way power front seats, HVAC ducts underseat as well as in the headliner/pillar and console with residual heat recirculation, leather seating surfaces, and more.
Options for the premium plus sport trim level include:
- Black optic package ($1,250)
- Towing package ($750)
Prestige Sport
The prestige sport trim level includes the majority of the features of the premium plus sport trim level, as well as some upgrades to the cabin.
Changes from the premium plus sport trim level include door mirror and steering wheel memory settings, an 8-way power passenger seat, an 8-way power driver seat that includes a power recline, height adjustment, fore/aft movement, and cushion tilt, and heated and ventilated individual contour front seats including a massage feature.
Options for the prestige sport trim level include:
- Prestige package ($6,000)
- Black optic package (98t) ($2,500)
- Edition one package ($4,100)
- Towing package ($750)
Thinking About an Audi e-tron? Do This Next
If you’re getting ready to purchase a new vehicle, you’re smart to dig into the research before making a decision. Your next step? Get a Vehicle History report. This will tell you everything you need to know about the Audi e-tron, from trim level details to expert reviews.
