Used Audi A5 for Sale nearMadison, WI

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 $31,312, and its lowest point over the past year was $21,477. Recently, prices have come down for the 2022, 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 choice if you want a stylish luxury car with a sporty feel and a premium cabin. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the A5 for its elegant design, engaging handling, and upscale interior. Comfort and a strong feature set also come up often, along with the car’s overall driving character and head-turning appearance.

36.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi A5 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the A5 for its stylish design, sporty performance, and luxurious interior, and the expert notes in the data reinforce its strong handling and premium feel. Across the model years, the A5 also earns credit for comfort and a well-equipped cabin.

• Owners rate the Audi A5 between 4.3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is shaped by the model’s premium maintenance and repair profile, so a careful pre-purchase inspection and service-history review are especially worthwhile.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.7% — 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, 2026, and 2024.

The highest-volume years usually attract the most shoppers because they offer the broadest selection and the easiest path to comparing trims, prices, and deal quality. That also makes them the most visible choices for used buyers looking for a balance of availability and value.

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. Several years have seen double-digit or near-double-digit declines, while the smaller changes at the lower end suggest some older versions have moved more gradually.

The 2016 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2016, 2014, and 2018 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 −19.79% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −8.59%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.2% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $39,696.

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.

How does the 2024 Audi A5 compare to the 2024 BMW 4 Series?

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.