Used Audi S5 for Sale near South Dakota

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 $45,821, and its year-round low is $27,055.68. That gives you a sense of where this model sits right now across the years in the data. Recently, prices have come down for the 2018 and 2022 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Audi S5 a good car?

Yes — the Audi S5 earns strong marks from owners across the model years in the data. The all-generations owner rating is 4.66/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its powerful performance, stylish design, and engaging driving experience. They also highlight smooth handling, luxurious interiors, and advanced technology features. Across the model years, the S5 stands out as a compelling blend of sportiness and luxury.

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

The main trade-offs called out by experts are uninspired styling, a noisy highway ride, and driver-assistance tech that could be better. Those are the kinds of compromises you weigh against the S5’s strong performance and upscale feel.

32.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi S5 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Audi S5 highly, and the recurring praise centers on its performance, styling, and upscale driving feel. Expert feedback for the newest model also points to strong power delivery, refined cabin tech, and a rewarding driving 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 best managed by checking service history, mileage, and condition carefully, especially on older examples.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 76.3% — 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: Every 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, adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam headlights, traffic sign recognition, front and rear parking sensors, safe exit warning, and Emergency Assist. Choose the S5 Premium Plus or Prestige for Adaptive Cruise Assist, which adds a lane-centering assist system, a surround-view camera system with guidance lines, and Park Assist Plus.
• Infotainment: The 2025 Audi S5 includes an 11.9-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit digital instrumentation screen and a 14.5-inch Audi Multi Media Interface (MMI) touchscreen infotainment system, with a 10.9-inch touchscreen for the front passenger on Prestige trim.
• Fuel efficiency: The official EPA fuel economy rating dips from 23 mpg to 22 mpg in combined city and highway driving. We averaged 21.8 mpg on our Southern California testing loop, driving primarily in Balanced mode.

Which Audi S5 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Audi S5 offers these trims:

• Premium: This is the entry point and includes the comprehensive driver-assistance suite, making it the best-value choice if you want the core S5 experience with strong standard safety tech.
• Premium Plus: This trim adds Adaptive Cruise Assist, a lane-centering assist system, a surround-view camera system with guidance lines, Park Assist Plus, a helpful head-up display, and a 20-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system with 3D audio.
• Prestige: This trim adds the 10.9-inch front passenger touchscreen and adaptive-damping sport suspension, along with the most fully equipped cabin presentation.

What Audi S5 do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right combination of price, condition, and equipment. They also tend to attract shoppers looking for newer-model features without jumping to the newest model year.

What is the Audi S5's resale value?

Prices are moving lower for both model years shown, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The declines are fairly close in size, so neither year is showing a meaningfully stronger hold on value than the other. That makes both model years more attractive from a buyer's standpoint right now.

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

Is the Audi S5 safe?

• 2025: 4/10

Every 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, adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam headlights, traffic sign recognition, front and rear parking sensors, safe exit warning, and Emergency Assist.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2022 model is at −7.51% versus a year ago, and the 2018 model is at −7.35%.
• Deal availability: The 2022 model has 31.8% good and great deals, and the 2018 model has 34.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings. The Audi S5 offers a rewarding driving 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 4.3 seconds to 60 mph.
• Tech: In the S5, they include an 11.9-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit digital instrumentation screen and a 14.5-inch Audi Multi Media Interface (MMI) touchscreen infotainment system. With Prestige trim, the right side of the dashboard features a 10.9-inch touchscreen for the front passenger as well.
• Safety: Choose the S5 Premium Plus or Prestige for Adaptive Cruise Assist, which adds a lane-centering assist system in conjunction with the adaptive cruise control. This trim level also adds a surround-view camera system with guidance lines and Park Assist Plus for semi-automated assistance in slotting the S5 into parallel or perpendicular parking spaces.
• Starting price: Trim levels include Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige variants ranging in price from $63,995 to $71,545, including the $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 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.