Used Audi S5 for Sale nearLongs, SC

How much does the Audi S5 cost in today's market?

Used Audi S5 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Audi S5's current nationwide average price is $46,710, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $29,433 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2018 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Audi S5 a good car?

Yes — the Audi S5 is a compelling choice if you want a sporty luxury car with strong performance and a polished cabin. The all-generations owner rating is 4.66/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the S5 for its powerful acceleration, stylish design, and engaging driving experience. They also highlight the smooth handling, luxurious interiors, and advanced technology features.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that come up in recent expert reviews are uninspired styling, a noisy highway ride, and unimpressive driver assist tech.

34.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi S5 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Audi S5 for its strong performance, stylish design, and engaging driving feel. Expert reviews also point to a refined cabin, advanced technology, and confident handling as recurring strengths.

• Owners rate the Audi S5 between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is shaped more by upkeep and condition than by the model’s appeal, so a careful history check and pre-purchase inspection matter.

What should I look for when buying a used Audi S5?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Adaptive Cruise Assist on the 2025 S5 Premium Plus and Prestige adds lane-centering assist, a surround-view camera system with guidance lines, and Park Assist Plus.
• Infotainment: The 2025 S5 includes an 11.9-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit digital instrumentation screen and a 14.5-inch Audi Multi Media Interface touchscreen infotainment system.
• Fuel efficiency: The official EPA fuel economy rating dips from 23 mpg to 22 mpg in combined city and highway driving.

Which Audi S5 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Audi S5 offers these trims:

• Premium: This trim includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam headlights, traffic sign recognition, front and rear parking sensors, safe exit warning, and Emergency Assist. It is the best-value choice if you want the core driver-assistance suite and the S5’s standard performance.
• Premium Plus: This trim adds Adaptive Cruise Assist with lane-centering assist, a surround-view camera system with guidance lines, Park Assist Plus, a head-up display, and a 20-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system with 3D audio.
• Prestige: This trim adds Adaptive Cruise Assist, a 10.9-inch passenger touchscreen, and an adaptive-damping sport suspension. It suits you if you want the most advanced cabin tech and the most fully equipped version of the S5.
• Edition One: This package adds exclusive design elements inside and out, along with 20-inch wheels.

What Audi S5 do most buyers choose?

The Audi S5 years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare trims, mileage, and pricing. They also tend to be the years shoppers return to most often because inventory is deeper and easier to browse.

What is the Audi S5's resale value?

The price movement shown here points to a clear drop in value over the past year. That kind of decline can work in your favor if you’re shopping used, since it can open up more attractive pricing on the same model. The 2018 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Audi S5 safe?

• 2025: 4/10

The 2025 Audi S5 Premium boasts a comprehensive list of driver-assistance systems, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control.

Should I buy a used Audi S5 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2018 model is at −10.42% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 35.7% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings. The Audi S5 offers a sporty, refined character that blends performance with everyday usability.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The new Audi S5 Sportback features a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine, a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission (DCT), 362 horsepower, 406 pound-feet of torque, and 22 mpg in combined city and highway driving.
• Tech: The S5 includes an 11.9-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit digital instrumentation screen, a 14.5-inch Audi Multi Media Interface (MMI) touchscreen infotainment system, and a 10.9-inch touchscreen for the front passenger.
• Safety: The latest model adds Adaptive Cruise Assist, which brings lane-centering assist together with adaptive cruise control, plus a surround-view camera system with guidance lines and Park Assist Plus.
• Starting price: The trim levels range in price from $63,995 to $71,545, including the destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.