Used Audi A5 for Sale nearDes Plaines, IL

How much does the Audi A5 cost in today's market?

Used Audi A5 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Audi A5's current nationwide average price is $31,668, and its lowest nationwide average price over the past year was $19,653. Recently, prices have come down for the 2019, 2023, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Audi A5 a good car?

Yes — the Audi A5 is a strong pick if you want a stylish luxury car with a premium cabin and an engaging driving feel. The all-generations owner rating is 4.71/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the A5 for its sleek design, sporty handling, and comfortable, upscale interior. Many also highlight its useful technology and overall driving enjoyment, which help it stand out as a distinctive luxury choice.

35.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi A5 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Audi A5 for its stylish design, refined interior, and enjoyable driving character. Across the model years in the data, the strongest feedback also centers on its handling, comfort, and premium feel.

• Owners rate the Audi A5 between 4.33 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-kept example with a clean history and a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

What should I look for when buying a used Audi A5?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.9% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

What Audi A5 do most buyers choose?

The Audi A5 years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2026.

The highest-volume years tend to draw the most shoppers because they offer the broadest selection and the easiest path to comparing trims, prices, and deal quality. They also give you a better chance of finding the right combination of mileage, equipment, and condition.

What is the Audi A5's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the model years listed, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The largest drop is especially steep, while several other years also show meaningful declines. A few years have fallen only slightly, which suggests some versions are changing more gradually than others.

The 2016, 2014, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Should I buy a used Audi A5 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −20.83% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −6.46%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.3% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $40,413.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the newest version, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.