Used Audi S5 for Sale nearWest Palm Beach, FL

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 $47,625, and over the past year it reached a low of $26,212. 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 for its performance, stylish design, and engaging driving experience. The all-generations owner rating is 4.66/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the S5 for quick acceleration, smooth handling, luxurious interiors, and advanced technology. Recent expert coverage also highlights the car’s blend of performance, comfort, utility, and modern tech, while calling out the cargo space and Audi Digital Stage display as standout strengths.

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

The main trade-offs are highway noise, styling that some shoppers may find less distinctive, and driver-assistance tech that asks more of you than you might expect in this class.

34.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi S5 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Audi S5 for its powerful performance, stylish design, engaging driving feel, and advanced technology. Expert coverage of the newest model also points to strong power delivery, refined handling, and a well-executed cabin.

• 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 carefully and prioritizing well-kept examples with clean records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.9% — 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: Every 2025 Audi S5 Premium boasts 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.
• 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.

Which Audi S5 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Audi S5 offers these trims:

• Premium: This is the best-value trim if you want the core S5 experience with a comprehensive driver-assistance suite, the Audi Digital Stage setup, and the Sportback body’s useful cargo opening.
• Premium Plus: This trim adds a helpful head-up display, a 20-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system with 3D audio, and Adaptive Cruise Assist with lane-centering support.
• Prestige: This trim adds the passenger-side touchscreen, Adaptive Cruise Assist, a surround-view camera system, Park Assist Plus, and an adaptive-damping sport suspension.

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 choices on trim, color, mileage, and condition, which makes it easier to compare listings and find a strong match for your budget.

What is the Audi S5's resale value?

Both model years show similar downward movement, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The changes are fairly close in size, so neither year stands out as holding value dramatically better than the other. For buyers, that kind of movement can create more room to find a competitive asking price.

The 2022 and 2018 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. They include: forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control. The S5 also has automatic high-beam headlights, traffic sign recognition, front and rear parking sensors, and a safe exit warning system. Also standard is Emergency Assist, which monitors driver behavior for signs of unconsciousness or a medical emergency, and can bring the car to a safe stop while placing a call to first responders.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2022 model is at −7.54% versus a year ago, and the 2018 model is at −7.84%.
• Deal availability: The 2022 model has 38.1% good and great deals, and the 2018 model has 39.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings. The Audi S5 offers a sporty, upscale character with strong everyday usability and a well-finished cabin.

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), and 22 mpg in combined city and highway driving.
• Tech: In the S5, Audi Digital Stage OLED displays include an 11.9-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit digital instrumentation screen and a 14.5-inch Audi Multi Media Interface (MMI) touchscreen infotainment system.
• 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: 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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.