Used Audi S5 for Sale nearSantee, 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 $45,891, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $29,443 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 everyday usefulness. The all-generations owner rating is 4.66/5 across every model year in the data.

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

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

The main trade-offs center on limited cargo practicality, high running costs, and technology that can feel distracting or frustrating in daily use.

34.8% 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 well-built cabin, satisfying power delivery, and a polished overall character.

• 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 most by maintenance and repair costs, so a well-documented service history matters.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.2% — 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: standard driver-assistance features include 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: an 11.9-inch digital driver display paired with a 14.5-inch Multi Media Interface (MMI) touchscreen infotainment system, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard.
• Fuel efficiency: 23 mpg combined.

Which Audi S5 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Audi S5 offers these trims:

• Prestige: the Prestige trim adds the most fully equipped presentation in the tested 2026 model, including the available front-passenger display, top-down and 3D camera views, rear automatic emergency braking, and semi-autonomous parking assist technology; it suits you if you want the most advanced tech and convenience features.

What Audi S5 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare and a better chance of finding the right color, mileage, and price combination. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop if you want a broad selection of listings.

What is the Audi S5's resale value?

The price movement shown here points to a decline, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. A drop of this size gives you more room to find value, especially if you're comparing listings carefully. The 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 Audi S5 has 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 2018 model is at −8.05% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 33.9% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings. The Audi S5 offers a sporty, upscale driving character that blends performance with everyday usability.

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 model adds 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.

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 October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.