New Audi S5 for Sale nearSan Marcos, CA

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 $46,451, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $29,423 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2018 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 range, especially 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 repeatedly praise the S5 for its powerful acceleration, smooth handling, luxurious interiors, and advanced technology. Many also appreciate the all-wheel-drive confidence and the car’s blend of sportiness and everyday usefulness.

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

The main trade-offs center on highway noise, styling that can feel understated, and driver-assistance tech that some reviewers find less impressive than the rest of the package.

32.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi S5 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Audi S5 as a rewarding car to live with, with strong performance, refined interiors, and a premium feel that holds up well across model years. Expert feedback for the newest model also points to a well-rounded driving experience with impressive power and a polished 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 maintenance history carefully and favoring 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 77.6% — 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.

Key things to evaluate:

• Infotainment: Audi Digital Stage with an 11.9-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit digital instrumentation screen and a 14.5-inch Audi Multi Media Interface (MMI) touchscreen infotainment system.
• Fuel efficiency: The official EPA fuel economy rating dips from 23 mpg to 22 mpg in combined city and highway driving, and we averaged 21.8 mpg on our Southern California testing loop.

Which Audi S5 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Audi S5 offers these trims:

• Premium: This is the best-value trim, and it brings the comprehensive driver-assistance suite, 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.
• Premium Plus: This trim adds Adaptive Cruise Assist with lane-centering, plus a surround-view camera system with guidance lines and Park Assist Plus. It also brings a head-up display and a 20-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system with 3D audio.
• Prestige: This trim adds the passenger-side touchscreen, adaptive-damping sport suspension, and the most upscale cabin presentation, making it the pick if you want the fullest tech and comfort experience.

What Audi S5 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they usually offer a stronger mix of availability, pricing, and choice. That makes it easier to compare listings and find the right combination of mileage, condition, and equipment.

What is the Audi S5's resale value?

The price movement shown here points to a clear decline, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The drop is meaningful rather than subtle, so buyers may find better value in the current market than they would have a year ago. The 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.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2018 model is at −8.72% versus a year ago.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings. The Audi S5 offers a sporty yet practical Sportback body style with a large cargo area and a premium-feeling 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), 362 horsepower, 406 pound-feet of torque, 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: 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, 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 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 October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.