Used Audi A5 Sportback for Sale nearSacramento, 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 $28,409, and its lowest point over the past year was $28,298. 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 usefulness in one package. The all-generations owner rating is 4.87/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its stylish design, smooth ride, strong performance, and practical hatchback cargo space. They also like the premium cabin feel and the sound system, which add to the overall experience.

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

The main trade-offs center on feature content, with some recent expert reviews calling out equipment that arrives on higher trims and the value equation that comes with it. 36.5% 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 highlights its appealing mix of good looks, extra utility, and enjoyable driving dynamics.

• 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 manageable when you verify history carefully and focus on well-kept examples with strong maintenance records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 84.4% — 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.
• 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. It suits you if you want the core Sportback experience with strong performance and everyday usability.
• Premium Plus: Premium Plus adds Audi Virtual Cockpit as an option, 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 as an available upgrade. This is the best-value trim if you want the strongest mix of tech and safety content.
• Prestige: Prestige adds Audi Virtual Cockpit as standard, a full-color head-up display, front and rear parking sensors, a top-view camera system, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, automatic high-beam headlights, traffic-sign recognition, and the Bang & Olufsen audio system as standard. It suits you if you want the most complete feature set.
• S5: The S5 brings the turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine and is the performance-tuned choice 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-volume years usually give you more choice, which makes it easier to compare prices, mileage, and condition side by side. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often, so you can usually find a broader spread of deals.

What is the Audi A5 Sportback's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down sharply year over year, which can work in your favor if you want a newer used A5 Sportback at a lower price than before. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while the older entries show smaller declines. That pattern suggests you may find stronger value in recent model years if you shop carefully.

The 2019, 2021, and 2018 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 −15.93% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −10.47%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 36.6% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 36.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,867. The Audi A5 Sportback offers a stylish hatchback body, a premium-feeling cabin, and a practical blend of utility and driving enjoyment.

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 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.