Used Audi S5 Sportback for Sale nearSan Jose, CA

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

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

The Audi S5 Sportback's current nationwide average price is $38,508, and its year-round low is $37,271.51. These figures reflect this model only, and they show how pricing moves across the Audi S5 Sportback lineup over the year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Audi S5 Sportback a good car?

Yes — the Audi S5 Sportback earns strong owner approval across the model years in this data. The all-generations owner rating is 4.93/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its eye-catching design, luxurious features, impressive performance, smooth ride, and comfortable seating. All-wheel drive capability and advanced technology also come up often in positive feedback.

35.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi S5 Sportback models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Audi S5 Sportback for its strong performance, comfortable seating, and upscale feel, and expert feedback for the model years in this data also points to a well-rounded driving experience. The ownership experience is especially appealing when you want style and power together.

• Owners rate the Audi S5 Sportback between 4.83 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable when you choose carefully and review vehicle history, maintenance records, and condition closely.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.6% — 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.

What Audi S5 Sportback do most buyers choose?

The Audi S5 Sportback years with the most listings are 2023, 2024, and 2022.

The highest-volume years tend to draw the most attention because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right color, mileage, and price. They also often sit near the center of the model's pricing range, which makes them appealing starting points for used shoppers.

What is the Audi S5 Sportback's resale value?

Most model years in this set are moving lower year over year, which can create better opportunities for used buyers. The largest drops are in the double digits for one recent model year and near double digits for another, while the rest show smaller declines. A few years are changing less sharply, which suggests more stable pricing in those cases.

The 2021, 2023, and 2019 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −7.87% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −6.35%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 34.4% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 34.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $45,807.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the newest version, it may be worth waiting for 2026 inventory to mature.

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