Used Audi A5 Sportback for Sale nearMalibu, 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 $27,267, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $27,267 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 usefulness in one package. The all-generations owner rating is 4.9/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the A5 Sportback for its stylish design, smooth ride, and enjoyable driving character. They also highlight its hatchback practicality, large cargo space, and strong audio system, which add to its appeal as a sporty daily driver.

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

The main trade-offs center on equipment packaging and comfort features, with recent expert reviews pointing to the value of stepping up trims for more advanced tech and driver-assistance content. Some shoppers also note that the most appealing versions are the ones that bring together the strongest mix of style, utility, and features.

38.7% 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 driving experience with strong everyday appeal. Expert reviews also reinforce its blend of style, comfort, and utility, which helps explain why it remains well regarded across model years.

• 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, long-term ownership risk looks manageable when you choose carefully and verify condition, history, and maintenance records.

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: Audi Connect Prime and the Driver Assistance Package
• Infotainment: Audi Virtual Cockpit and the latest version of Audi’s MMI Touch infotainment system
• Fuel efficiency: 27 mpg in combined driving

Which Audi A5 Sportback trim should I buy?

The 2018 Audi A5 Sportback offers these trims:

• A5 Premium: The entry point to the lineup, with the A5 Sportback’s core style, utility, and standard all-wheel drive.
• A5 Premium Plus: The best-value trim, adding Audi Virtual Cockpit, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, Vehicle Exit Assist, and the Bang & Olufsen audio system.
• A5 Prestige: The most feature-rich A5 trim, adding a head-up display, front and rear parking sensors, a top-view camera system, and the Driver Assistance Package.
• S5 Premium: The performance-oriented model series, bringing the turbocharged V6 and a more athletic character.
• S5 Premium Plus: A stronger mix of performance and premium equipment for buyers who want more features alongside the S5 powertrain.
• S5 Prestige: The top S5 trim, combining the performance model with the most advanced equipment and driver-assistance content.

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 attract more shoppers because they offer a broad mix of availability, pricing, and deal opportunities. When inventory is deeper, you usually have an easier time comparing condition, mileage, and equipment across multiple listings.

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're shopping used. Several years have seen double-digit drops, so recent-model buyers may find stronger value than they would have a year ago. The smallest changes are concentrated in the older model years, which have held closer to their prior pricing.

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 −15.17% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −11.96%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 39.3% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 39.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $29,834. 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 average used price and a more practical hatchback body style, while the BMW asks more but offers a newer model year with stronger listing volume. The BMW also shows a higher accident-free share and a slightly better city fuel-economy figure, but the Audi stands out for its value and distinctive design.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.