A 2018 Audi S5 still asks 46% of what a 2023 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 12 coupes we price, that ranks #11, below the 61% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 3 (−30%), after which losses ease to about 21.9% a year. Mileage costs it 56%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 114 listings.
Audi S5 value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $49,944 | $53,999 | 3 | |
| 2021 | $25,000 | $52,777 | 7 | |
| 2020 | $30,999 | $31,999 | 3 | |
| 2019 | $19,800 | $38,727 | 7 | |
| 2018 | $18,500 | $33,888 | 7 | |
| 2017 | $12,995 | $19,600 | 4 | |
| 2016 | $14,995 | $22,995 | 7 | |
| 2015 | $12,000 | $25,977 | 6 | |
| 2014 | $9,500 | $24,000 | 14 | |
| 2013 | $7,900 | $22,977 | 6 | |
| 2012 | $6,500 | $18,200 | 9 | |
| 2011 | $10,900 | $19,200 | 4 | |
| 2010 | $7,450 | $15,000 | 19 | |
| 2009 | $7,995 | $16,950 | 13 | |
| 2008 | $4,395 | $15,999 | 5 |
How the Audi S5 depreciates
The newest Audi S5 has a median asking price of $49,944; a 15-year-older one runs about $9,000 — roughly 82% lost over 15 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Audi S5 hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Audi A5 keeps 57%, against 46% for the S5. The Audi A5 holds value better than the S5.
The Audi S5 market right now
Adjust your Audi S5 value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Audi S5 about 56% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2014 Audi S5: a dealer trade-in offer is around $9,500, selling private-party nets about $16,999, and a lot asks near $24,000 — a $14,500 spread on the same car.
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Audi S5 value FAQ
How much is a Audi S5 worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $9,000 to $49,944 across 15 model years. A 2014 is worth about $16,999, the median of 14 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Audi S5's value?
Among S5s from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $40,444, and those with 100,000 to 150,000 miles ask $17,635; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 56%.
Does the S5 hold value better than the Audi A5?
No: over 5 years the S5 keeps 46% of its value and the Audi A5 57%, by the median asking prices of the 2023 and 2018 model years.
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