Used Audi A5 Sportback for Sale nearBallston Spa, NY

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

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

The Audi A5 Sportback's current nationwide average price is $28,372, and its year-round low is $28,413.33. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly tight band for shoppers tracking used inventory across the lineup. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Audi A5 Sportback a good car?

Yes — the Audi A5 Sportback is a strong pick if you want style, performance, and everyday usefulness in one package. The all-generations owner rating is 4.87/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its stylish design, smooth ride, and enjoyable driving character. Practicality also comes up often, especially the hatchback cargo space and the premium sound system that adds to the cabin experience.

Expert reviews rate the 2018 model among the highest across all years.

Recent expert feedback also points to a few recurring trade-offs, including the appeal of certain convenience features that are reserved for higher trims and the way some equipment is bundled into packages. Even so, the A5 Sportback remains a compelling used buy for shoppers who value a polished driving experience and upscale feel.

35.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi A5 Sportback models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Audi A5 Sportback very highly, and the recurring praise centers on its smooth ride, strong performance, and upscale cabin feel. The model also earns steady appreciation for its practical hatchback layout and premium audio experience.

• Owners rate the Audi A5 Sportback between 4.6 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you choose carefully and verify condition, history, and maintenance records before you buy.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 84% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: 22.5 mpg on my test loop, coming in well below its EPA rating of 27 mpg in combined driving.

Which Audi A5 Sportback trim should I buy?

The 2018 Audi A5 Sportback offers these trims:

• A5: The A5 is the entry point and delivers the turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission, and standard Quattro all-wheel drive.
• Premium Plus: This is the best-value trim because it adds Audi Virtual Cockpit, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, Vehicle Exit Assist, and the Bang & Olufsen audio system.
• Prestige: This trim adds the head-up display, front and rear parking sensors, top-view camera system, and the Driver Assistance Package with adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, automatic high-beam headlights, and traffic-sign recognition.
• S5: Choose this for the turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine and the more performance-focused setup.

What Audi A5 Sportback do most buyers choose?

The Audi A5 Sportback years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2022.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, mileage, and equipment mix. They also line up with the strongest deal availability in the model's recent used-car pool.

What is the Audi A5 Sportback's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the lineup, which is good news if you're shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. Several recent years have seen double-digit drops, while the older years have moved down more modestly. The 2019, 2018, and 2021 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Audi A5 Sportback safe?

• 2018: 8/10

For the safest used buy, the 2018 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −16.34% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −10.1%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 35.4% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 36.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,828. The Audi A5 Sportback offers a stylish hatchback shape, a premium cabin, and a smooth, enjoyable driving character.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The A5 has a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, the S5 has a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine, and Audi claims 60 mph arrives in 5.7 seconds.
• Tech: Audi Virtual Cockpit is a 12.3-inch digital instrumentation screen, and the latest version of Audi’s MMI Touch infotainment system offers a larger 8.3-inch display screen and handwriting recognition technology.
• Safety: The latest model adds adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability as well as Traffic Jam Assist.
• Starting price: the 5-door Sportback is priced from $43,575

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2026 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.