2015 Audi A7 vs. 2016 Audi A7
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 Audi A7 and 2016 Audi A7 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2015 Audi A7 and the 2016 Audi A7.
In comparing the 2015 Audi A7's and the 2016 Audi A7's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Audi A7 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2016 Audi A7 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 2015 Audi A7 and 2016 Audi A7 have the same interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2015 Audi A7's and the 2016 Audi A7's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Audi A7 is a better car than the 2015 Audi A7.
Pricing: A used 2015 Audi A7 ranges from $13,991 to $28,000 while a used 2016 Audi A7 is priced between $16,992 to $31,809.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2015 Audi A7 and the 2016 Audi A7 both lose 58.1 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi A7 is 7.2 out of 10. Audi A7 is ranked 11 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Audi A7 is 7.6 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2015 Audi A7’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the 2016 Audi A7 base engine makes 333 horsepower. The A7 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 554 miles. The A7 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 594 miles. This gives the 2016 Audi A7 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2015 Audi A7. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$65,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$77,057
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$31,065 - $119,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$68,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$78,863
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$31,065 - $121,550
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$20,346
Price Range:
$13,991 - $28,000
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$25,765
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$14,248 - $48,746
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
15
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
78,347
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$24,149
Price Range:
$16,992 - $31,809
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$30,744
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$15,446 - $59,107
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
60
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
88,579
# Good or Great Deals:
18
Audi A7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi A7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Audi A7
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.4 - 5.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Audi A7
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.4 - 6.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.6 - 33.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.5 - 35.6
Audi A7 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
10 out of / 24Ranking
11 out of / 24Ranking
11 out of / 24Ranking
12 out of / 24Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
20 out of / 24Ranking
20 out of / 24Audi A7 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
10 out of / 24Ranking
11 out of / 24Ranking
11 out of / 24Ranking
12 out of / 24Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
20 out of / 24Ranking
20 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
2015 Audi A7 Trim Levels
3.0 quattro TDI Premium Plus, 3.0 quattro TDI Prestige, 3.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0T quattro Prestige
2016 Audi A7 Trim Levels
3.0 quattro TDI Premium Plus, 3.0 quattro TDI Prestige, 3.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0T quattro Prestige
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
325 foot-lbs @ 2900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
333 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque:
325 foot-lbs @ 2900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.078 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 28 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
356 / 554 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 30 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 594 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
24.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
114.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
24.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
114.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4200 lbs
Width:
84.2 inches
Height:
55.9 inches
Length:
195.6 inches
Wheelbase:
114.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4288 lbs
Width:
84.2 inches
Height:
55.9 inches
Length:
196.2 inches
Wheelbase:
114.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/40R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/40R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Havanna Black Metallic / Mythos Black Metallic / Phantom Black Pearl Effect
Blue
Moonlight Blue Metallic
Gray
Dakota Gray Metallic / Florett Silver Metallic / Oolong Gray Metallic / Quartz Gray Metallic
Red
Garnet Red Pearl Effect
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Havanna Black Metallic / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Moonlight Blue Metallic
Gray
Dakota Gray Metallic / Florett Silver Metallic / Oolong Gray Metallic / Tornado Gray Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Cuvee Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Interior Colors
Beige
Velvet Beige / Velvet Beige/Dark Carpet
Black
Black
Brown
Nougat Brown
Gray
Titanium Gray/Dark Carpet
Interior Colors
Beige
Atlas Beige with Dark Carpet / Atlas Beige with Light Carpet
Black
Black
Brown
Nougat Brown
Gray
Flint Gray
