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  • New Listing
    • 48,334 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from TX to NC*
    • AWD/4WD
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
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    Located in Irving, TX / 1,060 miles away from Raleigh, NC

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    24 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUL2AF20MN044558
    Stock: 27480098
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • Price Drop
    $20,500
    fair price
    $50 above market
    • 92,018 miles
    • 1 accident, 3 owners, personal use
    • 24 City / 32 Hwy MPG
    • Lake Norman Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (127 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Cornelius, NC / 127 miles away from Raleigh, NC

    **Certified! 2019 Audi A6 2.0T Premium Plus quattro w/ Navigation, Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound, Wireless Charging, Heated Steering Wheel, Heated / Ve...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/32 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUE8AF2XKN122770
    Stock: 2LN1584N
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-10-2025

  • Price Drop
    $32,723
    fair price
    $38 below market
    • 37,953 miles
    • 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use
    • 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
    • Driveway (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    Close

    Located in Coral Springs, FL / 661 miles away from Raleigh, NC

    High Demand,Apple CarPlay,Back-Up Camera,Blind Spot Monitor,Bluetooth,Brake Assist,Heated Seats,Heated Steering Wheel,Keyless Start,Leather Seats,Navi...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    24 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUK2AF23MN047157
    Stock: SPMN047157
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • New Listing
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    $19,990
    good price
    $442 below market
    • 94,856 miles
    • 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
    • Modern Nissan of Hickory (151 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
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    Located in Hickory, NC / 151 miles away from Raleigh, NC

    Recent Arrival! The 2019 Audi A6 3.0T Premium quattro, finished in Firmament Blue Metallic with an elegant Okapi Brown interior, is a well-equipped lu...

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    Features and Specs:

    25 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUK2AF20KN099763
    Stock: 11P3338
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-21-2025

  • New Listing
    • 32,395 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use
    • 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from TX to NC*
    • AWD/4WD
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Houston, TX / 1,051 miles away from Raleigh, NC

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    25 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUM2AF23KN113941
    Stock: 27349531
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • New Listing
    • 53,766 miles
    • 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use
    • 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from TX to NC*
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
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    Located in Houston, TX / 1,064 miles away from Raleigh, NC

    CarMax values transparency and wants you to love your next car, not settle on it. Certain vehicles may have unrepaired safety recalls. Check nhtsa.gov...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    25 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUK2AF24KN081038
    Stock: 27354336
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • $28,987
    fair price
    $391 above market
    • 40,444 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use
    • 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
    • Driveway (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • AWD/4WD
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Coral Springs, FL / 661 miles away from Raleigh, NC

    Low Mileage,Rare Find,Apple CarPlay,Back-Up Camera,Blind Spot Monitor,Bluetooth,Brake Assist,Heated Seats,Keyless Start,Leather Seats,Navigation Syste...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    25 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUL2AF24KN113457
    Stock: TDKN113457
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • Price Drop
    • 21,396 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from WI to NC*
    • AWD/4WD
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    Close

    Located in Kenosha, WI / 684 miles away from Raleigh, NC

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    25 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUM2AF29KN092271
    Stock: 27267312
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • Price Drop
    • 29,186 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 24 City / 32 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from IL to NC*
    • AWD/4WD
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Tinley Park, IL / 634 miles away from Raleigh, NC

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/32 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUE8AF20KN119991
    Stock: 27435343
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • New Listing
    • 34,545 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
    • 24 City / 32 Hwy MPG
    • Carvana (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    Close

    Located in Oklahoma City, OK / 1,059 miles away from Raleigh, NC

    At Carvana, we go miles beyond the extra mile. That's why we provide you with a convenient, fast, and hassle-free car buying experience that puts you ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/32 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUD8AF25KN118539
    Stock: 2003732743
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-18-2025

    • 62,182 miles
    • No accidents, 5 owners, personal use
    • 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
    • Carvana (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    Close

    Located in San Antonio, TX / 1,233 miles away from Raleigh, NC

    At Carvana, we go miles beyond the extra mile. That's why we provide you with a convenient, fast, and hassle-free car buying experience that puts you ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    25 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUK2AF2XKN031177
    Stock: 2003716618
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-14-2025

  • New Listing
    • 38,692 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from OH to NC*
    • AWD/4WD
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    Close

    Located in Columbus, OH / 385 miles away from Raleigh, NC

    CarMax values transparency and wants you to love your next car, not settle on it. Certain vehicles may have unrepaired safety recalls. Check nhtsa.gov...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    25 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUL2AF28KN112599
    Stock: 27327030
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

    • 91,838 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 22 City / 31 Hwy MPG
    • NextGear Motors (3 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
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    Located in Raleigh, NC / 3 miles away from Raleigh, NC

    Visit NextGear Motors online at WWW.NEXTGEARMOTORS.COM to see more pictures of this vehicle and a free Auto-check report. Easy Financing available! Ap...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    25 Combined MPG (22 City/31 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUG8AFC4HN037806
    Stock: 14138-A003
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

    • 71,900 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
    • 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
    • Audi Northlake (127 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    Close

    Located in Charlotte, NC / 127 miles away from Raleigh, NC

    REDUCED FROM $28,997!, EPA 29 MPG Hwy/22 MPG City! ONLY 71,900 Miles! Heated Leather Seats, Moonroof, Navigation, Turbo Charged, Chrome Wheels, All Wh...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    25 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUM2AF28KN085182
    Stock: P037643A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-04-2025

  • Price Drop
    • 40,120 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
    • 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from AZ to NC*
    • AWD/4WD
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    Close

    Located in Tucson, AZ / 1,859 miles away from Raleigh, NC

    CarMax values transparency and wants you to love your next car, not settle on it. Certain vehicles may have unrepaired safety recalls. Check nhtsa.gov...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    25 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUM2AF2XKN082090
    Stock: 26639898
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

    • 53,512 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use
    • 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from TX to NC*
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    Close

    Located in Fort Worth, TX / 1,077 miles away from Raleigh, NC

    CarMax values transparency and wants you to love your next car, not settle on it. Certain vehicles may have unrepaired safety recalls. Check nhtsa.gov...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    25 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUK2AF21KN119048
    Stock: 27139205
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • Price Drop
    • 39,202 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 23 City / 31 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from CA to NC*
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    Close

    Located in Sacramento, CA / 2,343 miles away from Raleigh, NC

    CarMax values transparency and wants you to love your next car, not settle on it. Certain vehicles may have unrepaired safety recalls. Check nhtsa.gov...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    26 Combined MPG (23 City/31 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUD3AF29MN075048
    Stock: 27334111
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • Price Drop
    • 43,082 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from KS to NC*
    • AWD/4WD
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    Close

    Located in Merriam, KS / 908 miles away from Raleigh, NC

    CarMax values transparency and wants you to love your next car, not settle on it. Certain vehicles may have unrepaired safety recalls. Check nhtsa.gov...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    25 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUM2AF28KN038976
    Stock: 26833332
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

    • 48,910 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 23 City / 31 Hwy MPG
    • Driveway (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • AWD/4WD
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    Close

    Located in Sherman Oaks, CA / 2,240 miles away from Raleigh, NC

    High Demand,Rare Find,Apple CarPlay,Back-Up Camera,Blind Spot Monitor,Bluetooth,Brake Assist,Heated Seats,Heated Steering Wheel,Keyless Start,Lane Dep...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    26 Combined MPG (23 City/31 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUE8AF20MN026715
    Stock: MN026715T
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

    • 44,488 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
    • 23 City / 31 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from TX to NC*
    • AWD/4WD
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    Close

    Located in Irving, TX / 1,060 miles away from Raleigh, NC

    CarMax values transparency and wants you to love your next car, not settle on it. Certain vehicles may have unrepaired safety recalls. Check nhtsa.gov...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    26 Combined MPG (23 City/31 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUE8AF24MN015393
    Stock: 27324987
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

    • 53,507 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
    • 23 City / 31 Hwy MPG
    • Driveway (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • AWD/4WD
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    Close

    Located in Johnston, IA / 908 miles away from Raleigh, NC

    CarFax No Accidents Reported,Rare Find,Apple CarPlay,Back-Up Camera,Blind Spot Monitor,Bluetooth,Brake Assist,Heated Seats,Heated Steering Wheel,Keyle...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    26 Combined MPG (23 City/31 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WAUE3AF22MN055955
    Stock: MN055955DT
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

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Consumer Reviews for the Audi A6

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4.2 out of 5 stars39 Reviews
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  • 3 star
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5 out of 5 stars

2019 A6 is fun to drive: 1 year update

Mr. Mike, 04/14/2019
2019 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 7AM)
I wanted to update the review of my 2019 A6 premium plus with the 3.0L engine, sports suspension and adaptive cruise technology. The car remains the most fun to drive vehicle I’ve ever owned. The new MMI that appeared radical a year ago is now so familiar. I love the ability to toggle and change info on the screens. I couldn’t imagine going back to the old push knob that seems archaic … without a touch screen. Engine acceleration in sports mode is phenomenal. Maybe a bit of lag in automatic mode at low rev but not a big issue for me. Handling is superb and the cabin is very quiet, except for an annoying rattle from the rear sun shades that I would not order again. With snow conditions, the car handled beautifully even with streets that were not plowed well. FYI, my Pirelli P Zero tires performed well but only gave me 18K miles.
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Used 2021 Audi A6 in Raleigh, NC Values

Estimated values
2021 Audi A6 Premium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD w/55 TFSI (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM) with no options
ConditionTrade-InPrivate PartyDealer Retail
Outstanding$26,295$28,303$30,329
Clean$25,738$27,653$29,580
Average$24,809$26,571$28,333
Rough$23,602$25,164$26,711

The average list price of a used 2021 Audi A6 in Raleigh, North Carolina is $29,034. The average mileage on a used Audi A6 2021 for sale in Raleigh, North Carolina is 51,063. Based on the average mileage of 51,063 for used 2021 Audi A6 for sale in Raleigh, NC and using an average vehicle condition rating, which means the vehicle may have a few mechanical and/or cosmetic problems and may require a considerable amount of reconditioning, we appraise the average trade-in value of a used Audi A6 2021 in Raleigh, North Carolina to be $24,809.

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