A Used Audi e-Tron Now Costs Less Than A New Corolla

The Toyota Corolla is the benchmark of affordable, quality motoring the U.S. today, and you can get one for just over $22,000. At that price, you would expect a budget car, and that is what you will get. But, what if you could get a true luxury electric SUV for the same price? It would have to be a used EV, obviously, and for true luxury, you would have to step back a few years to match the budget price.

Base Trim Engine

Electric

Base Trim Transmission

Single Speed Automatic

Base Trim Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

74/73 MPG

Make

Audi

Infotainment & Features
10 /10

There is such a car, with massive power, sophisticated AWD, and true luxury inside and out, and you can get this for as low as the price of a new Corolla. Buying used makes a lot of sense, but this car is in another league altogether. Courtesy of some heavy depreciation, here’s the 2019 Audi e-Tron that can be had for the price of a new Toyota Corolla today.

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including Edmunds for pricing and specs, and the EPA for comparative fuel economy figures.

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A Flagship EV That’s Now Shockingly Affordable: The 2019 Audi e-tron Premium Plus

The Toyota Corolla is a great car if that is what you can afford or are willing to pay, but some of us would go for something a bit more premium if we could. The 2019 Audi e-tron is in a way different league, a five-seat luxury German electric SUV with massive power and AWD that Audi describes as electric Quattro torque vectoring. It is also one of the early models to offer quick DC charging, with charging speed and time that would be acceptable today.
Originally Priced Over $75,000, Now Available For Less Than A 2025 Toyota Corolla

The 2019 e-tron was the first BEV launched by Audi, and the Premium Plus was the affordable version, at around $75,000. You could also get the Prestige at $82,000, and one of a batch of 999 First Edition cars at just under $90,000. There are a few reasons why this Audi is so cheap today. Despite the Audi offering features that will still be valid today, 2019 was in the Stone Age in EV terms. Luxury cars depreciate a lot, as do EVs, and the Audi is a luxury EV with seven years of depreciation behind it.
2019 Audi e-tron vs. 2025 Toyota Corolla Specifications

2019 Audi e-tron Premium Plus

2025 Toyota Corolla LE

Used price from/MRSP

$22,000

$22,325

Power Train

Dual electric motors

2.0L 4-cylinder gas

Horsepower

402 hp

169 hp

Torque

490 lb-ft

151 lb-ft

Transmission

1-speed direct drive

CVT

Drive Train

AWD

FWD

0-60 / top speed

5.5 seconds / 124 mph (from Audi)

8.1 seconds / 111 mph (Car and Driver)

Fuel economy (City)

74 MPGe

32 MPG

Fuel economy (Highway)

73 MPGe

41 MPG

Fuel economy (Combined)

74 MPGe

35 MPG

A Taste Of Luxury For A Fair Price When You Buy Pre-Owned

We all know new cars lose a lot of their value in the first couple of years, which is why three to four-year-old used cars are so popular with savvy buyers. You can get a 2019 Audi e-tron for $22,000 and $31,000, as per Edmunds listings, which is an extraordinary drop in price from the $75,000 to $82,000 when new. But despite the price drop, the luxury offering of the Audi remains, and even after seven years, this is still the basis of this car.

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An SUV With Signature Audi Goodies

When the Audi e-tron was launched in 2019, it was the luxury and performance carmaker’s first foray into pure EVs, having previously pioneered plug-in hybrids starting as far back as 1989 with the Audi Duo concept car, and the Duo II concept Quattro a couple of years later. The top Audi models are underpinned by performance and luxury, often supported by the vaunted quattro AWD system. The e-tron brings all three of these attributes into a compelling luxury SUV.
Standard All-Wheel Drive

You get AWD, and then you get the Audi Quattro AWD. Anyone who has ever driven an Audi Quattro will know the feeling of sure-footed handling and refined power this system gives you. With the e-tron, the superb mechanical AWD gets a major kick from electric power. The rear wheels drive the car in most circumstances, as this is the most efficient system. When the driver accelerates with more urgency than the rear wheels can supply, or when the road conditions produce less grip, the front motor will engage to provide more power and grip on the road. Because it is electric, this power and torque is available in milliseconds. Torque is vectored between the front and rear axles as needed, and this is enhanced through the built-in brake-control system that can briefly slow a wheel as needed.
Driving Modes And Adaptive Suspension

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The e-tron offers four-stage electronic stability control, with sport and off-road modes, which can be turned off when not needed. There are also seven selectable driving profiles, ranging from comfortable to efficient to sporty. Some of these profiles change the air suspension with adaptive dampers. Depending on the speed and driving style, the suspension can adjust the road clearance by up to three inches. On highway driving, a low ride height will improve the air flow under the car to increase range, while the car body can be automatically or manually raised when driving on unpaved roads.

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Everyday Range And Charging Capabilities

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The one area where the Audi e-tron may show its age is in range on a full charge. Back in 2019, its range was up there, but in today’s terms, it is shorter. That said, electric range costs money, and more affordable EVs today come with a range of less than 250 miles, while some performance EVs also offer significantly shorter driving distances than the long-range trims in the same model.
EPA-Estimated 204 Miles Of Range Suitable For Daily Driving

The Audi e-tron has a range of 204 miles on a charge. While this would trigger range anxiety with many drivers, it is actually a pretty decent range for day-to-day driving. You would not buy this car if your daily drive required vast distances, but the average daily drive in the US is 37 miles, while the average to work and back commute is 24 miles. So the e-tron will be up to six times the average drive, and eight times the average daily commute. But issues around range go hand in hand with charging capacity.
Fast-Charging Capability With Up To 150 kW DC Charging

Most EV drivers simply charge overnight at home or at work if possible, because this kind of charging is really economical, costing about 75-percent less than filling up with gas for similar mileage. The EV charging bugbear is when you have to recharge in the middle of a journey. Back in 2019, the Audi e-tron offered DC charging speeds of up to 150 kWh, although there were not that many opportunities to charge at those speeds. Fast DC chargers are now more common, the e-tron can charge up to 80-percent in around 30 minutes at a suitable charging station.

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A Smart Choice For Budget-Conscious EV Buyers

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EV prices have dropped significantly since the launch of the Audi e-tron, mainly because battery prices have plummeted. While the 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron starts at around $50,000, that may still be a bit rich for the budget-conscious buyer today. The 2019 e-tron provides a perfect balance between affordability and luxury.
High-Quality Interior And Advanced Infotainment System

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The Audi e-tron has two large displays, a 10.1-inch infotainment touch screen and an 8.2-inch instrument cluster. The infotainment system supports Apple and Android connectivity, while navigation and trip planning are standard. All functions can be voice-controlled. The sound system is Bang & Olufsen. There is even a Wi-Fi hotspot built in. The EV architecture leaves a clean, flat floor in the car, and the front and rear seats all offer loads of leg and headroom. The seats are quality leather upholstered, with e-tron-specific stitching detail.
It Combines Luxury, Performance, And Affordability In One Package

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Comparing the Audi e-tron to the Toyota Corolla is unfair, because the cars are so different in every way but price. But it is a way of demonstrating how much car you can get if you are prepared to do some homework and buy used. With the e-tron, you will get true luxury and top-line features that will ring true even today, a very powerful car with amazing AWD, but at a price between a third and half of the average EV price of $60,000 today. And depreciation has already happened – your resale value will only decrease at a low rate going forward. The Audi e-tron is worth a second look at least.