Used Audi A5 for Sale near Illinois

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 $32,208, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $17,201 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2018, 2019, and 2023 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Audi A5 a good car?

Yes — the Audi A5 has a strong reputation with owners across its model years, and its appeal shows up consistently in the data. The all-generations owner rating is 4.71/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the A5 for its stylish design, sporty handling, and premium interior feel. Comfort and advanced features also come up often, along with the car’s upscale character and enjoyable driving experience.

35.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi A5 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Audi A5 as a polished, enjoyable luxury car with strong design, comfortable cabins, and engaging road manners. Expert and owner feedback also points to a model that delivers a premium driving experience with broad appeal across its generations.

• 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 checking service history carefully and focusing on well-kept examples with clean records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 83.5% — 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 be the easiest for you to shop because they usually give you more choices in color, trim, and equipment. They also tend to attract the broadest mix of sellers, which can help you compare listings more efficiently.

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. Some years have dropped sharply, while others have moved down more gradually, so the pricing picture varies by generation and age. The smallest changes are concentrated in the later second-generation models, which have moved less over the past year.

The 2019, 2018, and 2015 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 2023 model is at −6.87% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −1.65%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 37% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings.

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 September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.