Used Audi A5 Sportback for Sale nearCarbondale, IL

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 $27,437, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $27,368 over the past year.

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 practicality in one package. The all-generations owner rating is 4.9/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its stylish design, smooth ride, enjoyable driving character, and hatchback utility, along with the large cargo space and strong sound system. Expert reviews also highlight its attractive shape, upscale cabin feel, and balanced blend of good looks and useful space.

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

The main trade-offs center on equipment packaging, with some recent-year expert reviews pointing to features that arrive on higher trims and options that shape the value equation.

35.2% 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 feedback across model years points to a car that delivers a smooth ride, strong performance, and a premium-feeling cabin. Expert commentary also reinforces its appealing design and well-rounded driving character.

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

For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is tied to condition and history, so a careful vehicle-history check matters most on older examples.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.9% — 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:

• Safety package: Every A5 Sportback includes forward-collision warning, low-to-moderate-speed automatic emergency braking, technology that prepares the cabin and occupants for an impact, and a braking system that brings the car to stop as soon as is possible following an impact in order to reduce the risk of a secondary collision following airbag deployment.
• Safety package: Premium Plus trim also includes a blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert and Vehicle Exit Assist.
• Safety package: Prestige trim adds front and rear parking sensors, a top-view camera system, and the Driver Assistance Package with adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist technology, automatic high-beam headlights, and a traffic-sign recognition system.
• Infotainment: The latest version of Audi’s MMI Touch infotainment system offers a larger 8.3-inch display screen and handwriting recognition technology.
• 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 brings the turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission, and standard Quattro all-wheel drive, making it the core choice for buyers who want the model’s balance of style and performance.
• Premium Plus: Premium Plus adds Audi Virtual Cockpit, the latest version of Audi’s MMI Touch infotainment system, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, Vehicle Exit Assist, and the Bang & Olufsen audio system; it stands out as the best-value trim for many shoppers.
• Prestige: Prestige adds the full set of upscale tech and convenience features, including the full-color head-up display, front and rear parking sensors, top-view camera system, and the Driver Assistance Package with adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist technology, automatic high-beam headlights, and traffic-sign recognition.
• S5: The S5 brings the turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine for buyers who want the performance-focused version of the Sportback.

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 draw more shoppers because they offer a wider selection of listings and a strong mix of pricing and deal quality. That usually makes it easier for you to compare condition, mileage, and equipment before you buy.

What is the Audi A5 Sportback's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the model years, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. Several newer years have seen especially sharp drops, while the older years in the table have changed by smaller amounts.

The 2018, 2019, 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?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −15.15% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −12.12%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 35.6% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 36.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $29,890. The Audi A5 Sportback offers a stylish, upscale cabin with a practical hatchback layout that makes it easy to live with every day.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2018 Audi A5 Sportback compare to the 2022 BMW 4 Series?

Our experts score the 2018 Audi A5 Sportback 8.2/10 and the 2022 BMW 4 Series 6.5/10. The Audi brings a lower used price, while the BMW asks more but offers a newer model-year comparison point in this matchup. The BMW also shows a higher accident-free share and a slightly stronger city fuel-economy figure, while the Audi delivers the more affordable entry point and a strong value proposition.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.