A 2021 Audi A5 still asks 42% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 5 coupes we price, that ranks #5, below the 56% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−26.3%), after which losses ease to about 15.1% a year. Mileage costs it 58%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 183 listings.
Audi A5 value by year
The newest A5 at under half the 2025 price is the 2020, with a median asking price of $19,000 (49% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $50,827 | $56,888 | 3 | |
| 2025 | $33,477 | $43,000 | 15 | |
| 2024 | $12,950 | $59,888 | 7 | |
| 2023 | $24,991 | $45,999 | 9 | |
| 2022 | $19,997 | $33,540 | 5 | |
| 2021 | $16,400 | $23,988 | 8 | |
| 2020 | $14,900 | $29,990 | 7 | |
| 2019 | $13,900 | $19,945 | 10 | |
| 2018 | $12,999 | $21,900 | 28 | |
| 2017 | $13,811 | $25,977 | 8 | |
| 2016 | $5,500 | $14,999 | 7 | |
| 2015 | $4,500 | $21,777 | 9 | |
| 2014 | $7,995 | $21,777 | 15 | |
| 2013 | $5,800 | $11,994 | 20 | |
| 2012 | $2,300 | $14,790 | 5 | |
| 2011 | $2,500 | $9,999 | 11 | |
| 2010 | $2,900 | $8,995 | 13 | |
| 2009 | $7,450 | $9,461 | 3 |
How the Audi A5 depreciates
The newest Audi A5 has a median asking price of $51,827; a 17-year-older one runs about $8,900 — roughly 83% lost over 17 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Audi A5 hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Ford Mustang keeps 59%, against 42% for the A5. The Ford Mustang holds value better than the A5.
The Audi A5 market right now
Adjust your Audi A5 value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Audi A5 about 58% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2025 Audi A5: a dealer trade-in offer is around $33,477, selling private-party nets about $38,570, and a lot asks near $43,000 — a $9,523 spread on the same car.
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Audi A5 value FAQ
How much is a Audi A5 worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $4,400 to $51,827 across 18 model years. A 2025 is worth about $38,570, the median of 15 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Audi A5's value?
Among A5s from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $33,509, and those with 100,000 to 150,000 miles ask $13,995; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 58%.
Which Audi A5 year is the best value?
The newest A5 at under half the 2025 price is the 2020, with a median asking price of $19,000 (49% of it).
Does the A5 hold value better than the Ford Mustang?
No: over 5 years the A5 keeps 42% of its value and the Ford Mustang 59%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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