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 $27,186, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $27,186 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 a stylish, practical luxury hatchback with a smooth ride and engaging performance. 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, excellent performance, smooth ride, and practical hatchback cargo space. The advanced sound system and comfortable cabin also come up often as standout strengths.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are the premium price, the way some desirable features are tied to higher trims or packages, and the ride and road noise that can increase with larger wheels and sportier setups.

38.3% 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 blends smooth driving manners with strong everyday appeal. Expert commentary also reinforces that the A5 Sportback delivers a polished, premium feel that many shoppers value over the long term.

• 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, the main long-term ownership risk is that older examples can show more wear in accident history and condition, 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 81% — 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: the car returned no better than 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, standard Quattro all-wheel drive, and the 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission. It suits you if you want the core A5 experience with strong performance and everyday usability.
• Premium Plus: Premium Plus adds Audi Virtual Cockpit as an optional feature, plus blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and Vehicle Exit Assist. It stands out as the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds meaningful tech and safety upgrades.
• Prestige: Prestige adds Audi Virtual Cockpit as standard, a full-color head-up display, front and rear parking sensors, a 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.

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 tend to draw more shoppers because they usually offer a broader mix of prices, mileage, and trim combinations. That gives you more chances to find the right balance of value and equipment.

What is the Audi A5 Sportback's resale value?

Most model years show double-digit price drops, which is good news if you want to buy used after the steepest early pricing has already passed. The newer years show especially sharp declines, while the older years move down more gradually. The 2018, 2020, and 2019 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 −14.92% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −11.99%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 39.1% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 41%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $29,858. The Audi A5 Sportback offers a stylish, premium 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 lists for much more and has a larger pool of inventory. The BMW also shows a higher accident-free share and a slightly stronger city fuel-economy figure, but the Audi stands out as the more affordable choice with a distinctive blend of style and utility.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.