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 $28,991, and its year-round low is $28,865.82. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly tight band for shoppers tracking used inventory over time. 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 well-liked used choice 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 repeatedly praise its sleek design, smooth ride, and strong driving feel. They also highlight the hatchback practicality, generous cargo space, and premium audio experience as standout strengths that make the car feel special in daily use.

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

The main trade-offs center on convenience and comfort features that some shoppers expect at this level, along with the value equation on higher-spec versions. 36.5% 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 points to a car that delivers a polished, satisfying ownership experience. Expert commentary also reinforces its strong blend of style, performance, and utility.

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

For long-term ownership, the biggest risk is choosing a higher-mileage example without a clean history, so a careful vehicle-history check matters.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 84.8% — 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 is equipped with 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.
• Infotainment: The latest version of Audi’s MMI Touch infotainment system offers a larger 8.3-inch display screen and handwriting recognition technology.

Which Audi A5 Sportback trim should I buy?

The 2018 Audi A5 Sportback offers...

• A5: The A5 brings a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, 252 horsepower, 273 pound-feet of torque, a 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission, and standard Quattro all-wheel drive.
• S5: The S5 adds a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine for shoppers who want the strongest acceleration and handling.

What Audi A5 Sportback do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-listing years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, trims, and condition. They also tend to be the years most buyers cross-shop first because inventory depth supports a wider range of budgets.

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 years have seen double-digit drops, while the smaller declines suggest some versions are softening more gradually than others. The 2021, 2019, and 2023 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 −15.61% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −9.44%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 37.7% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 38.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,469. The Audi A5 Sportback offers a stylish, upscale hatchback shape with strong everyday utility.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: There are two versions of the new Sportback from which to choose. The A5 has a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. The S5 has a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine. The turbocharged 2.0-liter generates 252 horsepower between 5,000 and 6,000 rpm and whips up 273 pound-feet of torque between 1,600 and 4,500 rpm.
• Tech: The latest version of Audi’s MMI Touch infotainment system offers a larger 8.3-inch display screen and handwriting recognition technology.
• Safety: The Driver Assistance Package equips the car with adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist technology, automatic high-beam headlights, and a traffic-sign recognition system that shows current speed limits on the head-up display.
• 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 August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.