Used Audi A5 for Sale near South Carolina

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 $31,366, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $20,849 over the past year.

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 sporty handling and a refined 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 driving feel, and upscale interior. Comfort and feature content also come up often as strengths, especially for shoppers who want a premium car that feels special behind the wheel.

34.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi A5 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently highlight the A5’s premium feel, strong handling, and well-equipped cabin. Across the model years in the data, it also earns praise for blending style with everyday usability.

• 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 82.6% — 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.

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices in trims, colors, and pricing, which makes it easier to compare listings and find a deal that fits your budget. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often, so inventory stays especially active.

What is the Audi A5's resale value?

The table shows broad price declines across the model years listed, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer examples, while the older ones show smaller changes. That mix suggests recent A5s have become more attractive from a value standpoint, especially if you want a newer car without paying new-car pricing.

The 2014, 2016, 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 −19.96% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −9.0%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.6% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $39,860.

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 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.