Used Audi A5 Sportback for Sale nearMerced, 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 $27,716, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $27,716 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 well-liked 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, and strong performance. They also highlight the hatchback practicality, generous cargo space, and premium sound system as recurring strengths that make it feel especially well rounded.

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

The main trade-offs center on equipment packaging: some recent-year expert reviews point to features such as advanced driver assistance and comfort upgrades being tied to higher trims, while the 2018 review also notes that navigation and folding mirrors are part of the wish list for some shoppers.

42.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi A5 Sportback models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Audi A5 Sportback for its smooth ride, stylish design, and enjoyable driving character. The cabin presentation and practical hatchback layout also come through as recurring strengths in the feedback.

• 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 newer, better-kept examples with strong history reports and solid accident-free listings.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.3% — 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: forward-collision warning, low-to-moderate-speed automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, Vehicle Exit Assist, front and rear parking sensors, top-view camera system, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, automatic high-beam headlights, and traffic-sign recognition
• Infotainment: Audi’s MMI Touch infotainment system with an 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 core model brings 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 if you want a richer equipment mix, adding Audi Virtual Cockpit, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, Vehicle Exit Assist, and access to more premium tech and audio options.
• Prestige: This trim adds the head-up display, front and rear parking sensors, top-view camera system, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, automatic high-beam headlights, traffic-sign recognition, and standard Bang & Olufsen audio.
• S5: This performance-focused version adds the turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine for buyers who want the strongest acceleration and handling character.

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, newer features, and competitive pricing. More listings also give you more room to compare condition, mileage, and deal quality 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're shopping used. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while the older years show smaller year-over-year changes. The 2018, 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?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −15.85% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −11.44%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 43.9% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 42.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,004. The Audi A5 Sportback offers a stylish, upscale cabin with practical hatchback utility and a polished driving feel.

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 October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.