Used Audi A5 Sportback for Sale nearEscondido, CA

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 $27,936, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $27,931 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 choice if you want style, performance, and everyday practicality 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, sporty performance, hatchback utility, and generous cargo space. They also highlight the sound system and the overall driving experience as standout strengths.

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

The main trade-offs show up in the form of certain convenience and comfort features that some shoppers expect at this price point, along with equipment that varies by trim. For recent years with expert coverage, the biggest considerations center on how much equipment you want to add as you move up the lineup.

38.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi A5 Sportback models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Audi A5 Sportback highly, and the feedback points to a car that delivers a polished driving experience with strong everyday appeal. Expert commentary also reinforces its blend of style, comfort, 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 used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks most manageable when you focus on cleaner history reports and well-kept examples, especially on older model years.

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

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-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Every A5 Sportback includes forward-collision warning, low-to-moderate-speed automatic emergency braking, and impact-preparation technology; Premium Plus adds blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and Vehicle Exit Assist, while Prestige adds front and rear parking sensors, a top-view camera system, and the Driver Assistance Package.
• 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: 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. It suits you if you want the core A5 Sportback experience with strong performance and everyday usability.
• Premium: Premium is the entry point to the lineup and gives you the A5 Sportback’s style, utility, and standard leather upholstery at the most accessible level.
• Premium Plus: Premium Plus adds Audi Virtual Cockpit, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, Vehicle Exit Assist, and the latest MMI Touch infotainment system. It stands out as the best-value trim for many shoppers because it layers in the most desirable tech and safety upgrades.
• Prestige: Prestige adds the full digital cockpit experience, 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: The S5 brings the turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine for stronger acceleration and handling, making it the choice if you want the most performance-focused version.

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 strong mix of availability, pricing, and newer-model appeal. When inventory is deeper, you also get more chances 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 lineup, which can work in your favor if you want to buy used after the steepest early price drops have already happened. The largest declines are concentrated in the newer model years, while the older years show smaller year-over-year changes. That pattern gives you a wider range of value opportunities depending on how new you want your A5 Sportback to be.

The 2019, 2018, 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?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −15.92% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −11.11%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 39.9% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 39.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,266. The Audi A5 Sportback offers a stylish hatchback body, strong utility, and an upscale driving feel that make 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.