New Audi A5 for Sale near Illinois

How much does the Audi A5 cost in today's market?

Used Audi A5 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Audi A5's current nationwide average price is $31,779, and its year-round low is $16,245.52. That gives you a sense of where the model sits overall and the lower end of its pricing cycle for shoppers watching for a deal.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2018, 2019, and 2023 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Audi A5 a good car?

Yes — the Audi A5 has a strong reputation with owners across its model years.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.71/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the A5 for its stylish design, sporty handling, and premium interior. Many also highlight the comfort, upscale feel, and well-equipped cabins that make it enjoyable to drive every day.

34.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi A5 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Audi A5 for its stylish design, sporty handling, and premium interior, and expert reviews in the data also point to strong handling, upscale cabins, and a polished driving experience. Across the model years, the A5 earns especially strong owner feedback for comfort and overall driving enjoyment.

• Owners rate the Audi A5 between 4.33 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 focusing on well-kept examples with clean history reports and strong maintenance records.

What should I look for when buying a used Audi A5?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 84% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

What Audi A5 do most buyers choose?

The Audi A5 years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2026.

The highest-volume years tend to attract the broadest shopper interest because they offer the newest features, the most inventory, and the easiest path to comparing similar listings. That usually gives you more choices on equipment, condition, and pricing.

What is the Audi A5's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the model years listed, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The sharpest drop is a double-digit decline, while the other years also show meaningful softening in price.

The 2019, 2018, and 2015 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Should I buy a used Audi A5 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2023 model is at −7.5% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −3.75%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 32.1% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the newest version, 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.