2025 Audi A7
Independent review & score by Carivo
Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
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| Body Style | Sedan |
| Base Price | $74,984–$92,415 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2025 Audi A7 is a sedan that earns a Carivo score of 7.6/10 — rated Recommended. Its strongest dimension is Technology at 9.0/10, while Value at 6.6/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. The reliability picture is solid rather than spectacular: 7.1/10, which puts it comfortably above the class median. On safety, it scores 8.5/10 in our assessment. Always confirm the official crash-test results for your exact trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
With 7.4/10 for performance, this is a car tuned for daily driving rather than excitement — perfectly capable on the commute, unremarkable on a back road. On technology it rates 9.0/10: a modern, well-integrated suite that compares favorably with anything at this price point.
Priced from $74,984–$92,415, 27 MPG, seating 5, the Audi A7 sits in the luxury tier of the sedan market. The value score of 6.6/10 is a red flag — comparable alternatives offer meaningfully more for the same outlay. Shop the segment before deciding. At 1 year old, it's recent enough that the core feature set holds up well against current competition.
Verdict: Nothing about the 2025 Audi A7 will scare a sensible buyer off. Keep an eye on value if those matter to you; otherwise it does what a good sedan should — quietly and competently.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2025 Audi A7 ranks #494 of 1310 sedans in the Carivo database — better than 62% of the segment. Its 7.6/10 overall score is 0.1 points above the segment average of 7.5/10. Its $74,984 starting price is about 171% above the segment's median of $27,664.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full Sedan ranking →
| Fuel (75,000 miles) | ~$9,720 ($1,944/year at $3.50/gal) |
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| Recall repairs | $0 — 1 campaign on record; recall work is always free at franchised dealers |
| Insurance | Varies widely by driver and state — always quote the exact trim before buying |
We only print costs we can compute from sourced data (EPA fuel economy, NHTSA recalls). We don't estimate maintenance or depreciation — anyone who gives you one number for those is guessing.
Smart-money pick: the 2022 Audi A7 scores 7.5/10 — within striking distance of the 2025's 7.6 — and starts roughly $6,500 lower. If you don't need the newest model year, that's money better spent on a higher trim or kept in your pocket.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
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| 2025 (this review) | 7.6/10 | $74,984 | |
| 2024 | 7.5/10 | $72,800 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 7.6/10 | $70,616 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 7.5/10 | $68,432 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 7.4/10 | $66,248 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 7.3/10 | $64,064 | Read review → |
| 2019 | 7.3/10 | $61,880 | Read review → |
| 2018 | 7.3/10 | $59,696 | Read review → |
| 2017 | 7.2/10 | $57,512 | Read review → |
| 2016 | 7.1/10 | $55,328 | Read review → |
| 2015 | 7.2/10 | $53,144 | Read review → |
The following recall campaign has been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle with our free VIN recall checker.
| Back over prevention / sensing system / camera 19/12/2025 · 25V900000 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail… |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, fetched at page build time.
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We rate the 2025 Audi A7's reliability 7.1/10 — above the middle of the pack for this class. It has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on record for this model year (details in the recalls section above — repairs are free at dealers).
1 NHTSA recall campaign matched this model and year as of our latest check. Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
It scores 7.6/10 overall, ranking #494 of 1310 sedans in our database (better than 62% of the segment). A solid choice for most buyers — compare it against the segment leaders before deciding.
The 2025 Audi A7 starts at $74,984 and ranges up to $92,415 across trims (MSRP when new). At 27 MPG, expect roughly $1,944/year in fuel at 15,000 miles/year.
Based on our year-by-year scoring, the weakest A7 years we've rated are 2016 (7.1/10) — each at least half a point below the nameplate's best (7.6/10). See the full year table above before deciding.
The documented issues for the 2025 Audi A7 are its NHTSA recall campaigns, which involve: Back over prevention (details in the recalls section above; repairs are free at dealers). For wear-and-tear patterns beyond recalls, owner forums are the best source — we only report what federal data documents.
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