For the same model year, dealers ask 14 points more than private sellers; NY is the cheapest state at -15% and MN the priciest at +53%; a manual A5 asks +23% against the median of its model year.
Audi A5 price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | 15 | |
| 2024 | — | 6 | |
| 2021 | — | 7 | |
| 2020 | — | 7 | |
| 2019 | — | 8 | |
| 2018 | — | 20 | |
| 2016 | — | 6 | |
| 2015 | — | 8 | |
| 2014 | — | 14 | |
| 2013 | — | 16 | |
| 2012 | — | 6 | |
| 2011 | — | 13 | |
| 2010 | — | 11 |
For the 2018 model year, the Audi A5 has a median asking price of $16,995; the Ford Mustang asks $17,900 and the Chevrolet Camaro $28,000. It is the cheapest of the three, 39% below the priciest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Audi A5 the dealer markup works out at 14% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 227 | +15.8% | $16,818 |
| Private seller | 149 | +2.3% | $11,472 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 340 | +11.4% | $14,750 |
| Salvage | 12 | -6.6% | $15,725 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2018 A5, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 50–75k and 100–125k bands the asking price falls 30%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 50–75k miles | 14 | |
| 75–100k miles | 24 | |
| 100–125k miles | 12 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Audi A5 is transmission: MANUAL asks +23% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Manual | 41 | +22.7% |
| Transmission | Automatic | 322 | +9.1% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Audi A5 asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is MN at +53%, cheapest NY at -15% — 68 points apart, which on a $11,994 car is roughly $8,144.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 19 | |
| TX | 26 | |
| WI | 12 | |
| FL | 30 | |
| DC | 16 | |
| MO | 15 | |
| OR | 36 | |
| WA | 21 | |
| CO | 15 | |
| MN | 15 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Audi A5 cost?
The median asking price is $11,994 across 426 live listings. A 2010 asks about $4,900 and a 2025 about $38,570. The most listed year is 2018, at $16,995.
Is a used A5 cheaper than a Ford Mustang?
Yes. For the 2018 model year the A5 has a median asking price of $16,995 and the Ford Mustang $17,900, so the A5 asks 5% less.
Is it cheaper to buy a A5 from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 15.8% above and private sellers 2.3% above, a gap of about $2,294 on a 2018 at $16,995.
How much value does a A5 lose per 25,000 miles?
About 19% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2018 A5, measured from the 75–100k band to the 100–125k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Audi A5 valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a A5?
Of the states with enough listings, NY asks least at -14.7% against the national median, and MN most at +53.2%. On the typical $11,994 A5 that spread is about $8,144.
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