Used Audi S5 for Sale nearRedding, CA

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 $40,198, and over the past year that average reached a low of $29,442. Recently, prices have come down for the 2018, 2019, and 2022 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 that blends strong performance, stylish design, and everyday usefulness. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the S5 for its powerful acceleration, engaging driving feel, and upscale cabin. They also frequently highlight the smooth handling, advanced technology, and all-wheel-drive confidence that make it feel rewarding in daily use.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2026 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on styling that can feel understated, city fuel economy, and technology that can take some getting used to. For shoppers who value driving enjoyment and premium character, those compromises are often easy to live with.

34.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi S5 models reliable?

Owners across the model years consistently rate the Audi S5 highly, and their feedback repeatedly points to strong performance, a premium feel, and an engaging driving experience. Expert commentary also reinforces the S5’s appeal as a well-rounded sport-luxury car with satisfying power and everyday usability.

• Owners rate the Audi S5 between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking maintenance history carefully and prioritizing cleaner examples with strong vehicle-history reports.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.3% — 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: The Audi S5 has a standard driver-assistance suite with forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, an exit warning system, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, front and rear parking sensors, and a surround-view camera system.
• Infotainment: The 2026 Audi S5 pairs an 11.9-inch digital driver display with a 14.5-inch Multi Media Interface (MMI) touchscreen infotainment system, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard.
• Fuel efficiency: 23 mpg combined (vs. 26 mpg for the A5). We observed 22.5 on our fuel-economy testing route, with the car in Balanced mode and the transmission in its normal setting. On our mountainous Southern California evaluation loop, it averaged 21.6 mpg with the car’s Dynamic mode engaged for the canyon run.

Which Audi S5 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Audi S5 offers these trims:

• Prestige: The Prestige trim adds the most fully equipped experience in the 2026 test vehicle, including the available adaptive air suspension, top-down and 3D camera views, rear automatic emergency braking, semi-autonomous parking assist technology, and Adaptive Cruise Assist. It suits you if you want the most advanced comfort, convenience, and driver-assistance content in the lineup.

What Audi S5 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they usually offer a broader mix of prices, mileage, and equipment. That gives you more chances to find a configuration that fits your budget and priorities.

What is the Audi S5's resale value?

The table shows downward movement across all three model years, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The declines vary in size, but each one points to softer pricing than a year ago. That creates more room to find value, especially if you’re comparing similar listings across multiple years.

The 2019, 2022, and 2018 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Audi S5 safe?

• 2026: 7/10
• 2025: 4/10

The 2026 Audi S5 includes a long list of standard driver-assistance features, including forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, an exit warning system, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, front and rear parking sensors, and a surround-view camera system.

For the safest used buy, the 2026 model posts the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2022 model is at −5.34% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −3.68%.
• Deal availability: The 2022 model has 38.8% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings. The Audi S5 offers a strong blend of sporty driving character and everyday practicality. Consider waiting if:
• Powertrain/efficiency: A turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine lives under the Audi S5’s hood, making a robust 362 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque, and Audi claims the S5 accelerates to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds.
• Tech: In standard specification, the 2026 Audi S5 pairs an 11.9-inch digital driver display with a 14.5-inch Multi Media Interface (MMI) touchscreen infotainment system, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard.
• Safety: The 2026 Audi S5 also had top-down and 3D camera views, rear automatic emergency braking, and semi-autonomous parking assist technology that can operate remotely while the driver is outside the vehicle.
• Starting price: Audi S5 prices start at $64,595, including a $1,295 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.

How does the 2026 Audi S5 compare to the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2026 Audi S5:

• Pros: Fun to drive, Plenty of cargo space, Satisfying audio system.
• Cons: Uninspired styling, Observed city fuel economy, Unintuitive technology.

2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class:

• Pros: Impressive technology throughout, Premium interior materials, Strong safety credentials.
• Cons: Small back seat and trunk, Potentially firm ride.

Our experts score the 2026 Audi S5 6.8/10 and the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 7.3/10. The Audi S5 stands out for driving enjoyment, cargo space, and audio quality, while the Mercedes-Benz C-Class leans harder into technology, interior materials, and safety. If you want a sportier feel and more utility, the S5 has the edge; if you prioritize a more polished tech-forward cabin, the C-Class looks stronger on paper.

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