New Audi A5 for Sale nearPalmdale, CA

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 $31,430, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $19,671 over the past year. These figures reflect this model only. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Audi A5 a good car?

Yes — the Audi A5 is a strong choice if you want a stylish luxury car with a premium feel and engaging road manners. The all-generations owner rating is 4.71/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the A5 for its elegant design, sporty handling, and upscale interior. They also highlight its comfort and the way it blends advanced features with a refined driving experience.

35.0% 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 feel. Across the model years in the data, the strongest feedback centers on comfort, driving enjoyment, and the car’s upscale presentation.

• 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 shaped more by age, mileage, and prior care than by the model’s overall appeal, so a thorough history check and pre-purchase inspection are especially valuable.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.6% — 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 be the most popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, trim, and price. They also usually reflect the most current version of the model, which helps keep shopper interest high.

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 largest drop is on the newest model year, while the smaller declines on several older and recent years suggest a more measured shift in value for those trims.

The 2018, 2024, and 2023 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 2025 model is at −21.06% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −5.26%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $41,231.

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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.