Used Audi A5 for Sale nearPalm Desert, CA

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 $31,765, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $17,257 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 centers on style, driving enjoyment, and a premium cabin. The all-generations owner rating is 4.71/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the A5 for its elegant design, sporty handling, and luxurious interior. They also highlight its comfort and advanced features, which help it feel polished and rewarding to drive.

35.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi A5 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Audi A5 for its stylish design, sporty feel, and upscale interior, and expert coverage across the model years highlights the same premium character and strong driving appeal. The car’s blend of comfort, handling, and technology is a recurring strength in the data.

• 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 shaped by premium-car upkeep and by the condition of the specific vehicle you choose, so a careful history check and pre-purchase inspection matter.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 83.1% — 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 usually give you the broadest selection of trims, colors, and prices, which makes it easier to compare options and find a good match. They also tend to attract more shoppers because they balance newer features with stronger inventory depth.

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 noticeable price drops, including a double-digit decline at the low end of the table. The smallest changes are clustered closer together, suggesting some years have softened less than others.

The 2019, 2015, 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 2023 model is at −6.18% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −4.58%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 31.6% 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 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.