Used Audi A5 Sportback for Sale nearSan Diego, 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 $27,647, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $27,647 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 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 driving feel, and useful hatchback cargo space. Many also highlight the premium cabin feel and the sound system as standout parts of the ownership experience.

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

The main trade-offs center on equipment packaging, with some recent-year expert reviews pointing to features such as driver-assistance content and comfort upgrades being tied to higher trims. That means the best used examples are often the ones that balance price with the equipment you care about most.

37.8% 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 quality and practical hatchback layout also come through as recurring strengths in owner 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-documented examples and verify condition carefully on older cars.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.5% — 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 Virtual Cockpit and the latest version of Audi’s MMI Touch infotainment system with 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 core model brings the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission, and standard Quattro all-wheel drive, making it the best-value choice for shoppers who want the A5’s style and driving character.
• Premium Plus: This trim adds Audi Virtual Cockpit, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, Vehicle Exit Assist, the latest MMI Touch infotainment system, and available Bang & Olufsen audio, making it the sweet spot for many buyers.
• Prestige: This trim adds the full 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.

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 strong mix of availability, newer features, and competitive pricing. When supply is deeper, you also get more chances to compare listings and find a deal that fits your budget.

What is the Audi A5 Sportback's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the model range, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while the older examples show smaller year-over-year changes.

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 −15.68% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −11.45%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 38.9% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 38.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $29,892. The Audi A5 Sportback offers a stylish, upscale cabin with a practical hatchback layout 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 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.