Audi B7 A4

The B7 generation Audi A4, sold from 2005 to 2008, was a thorough evolution of the preceding B6 platform. It introduced Audi's now-iconic single-frame grille and featured new engines, including the lauded 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder (2.0T) and a 3.2L V6. While not a clean-sheet design, its updated styling, revised suspension, and improved powertrains made it a strong competitor against its German rivals.

Today, the B7 A4 is popular with enthusiasts looking for an affordable, capable, and stylish German car. The combination of the tunable 2.0T engine, a 6-speed manual transmission, and quattro all-wheel drive is particularly sought after, especially in the Avant wagon body style. It's a platform that blends daily usability with a rewarding, analog driving experience that's becoming harder to find in newer cars.

The market for the B7 A4 is mature and value-driven, with an average price hovering around $10,000. The vast price range reflects condition and specification, with neglected, high-mileage examples at the bottom and pristine, manual Avant wagons at the very top. For buyers willing to do their homework, a well-maintained A4 offers a lot of car for the money.

Observed prices range from as low as $51 for project cars to $27,500 for top-spec variants in excellent condition.