Used Audi S5 for Sale nearBeaver County, AB

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 $45,547 CAD, and over the past year that nationwide average price reached a low of $32,205 CAD. Recently, prices have come down for the 2016, 2018, and 2023 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Audi S5 a good car?

Yes — the Audi S5 is a compelling choice if you want a sporty luxury car with strong performance and a polished cabin. The all-generations owner rating is 4.66/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the S5 for its powerful acceleration, stylish design, and engaging driving experience. They also frequently highlight the smooth handling, luxurious interiors, and advanced technology features.

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

The main trade-offs called out in recent expert reviews are the styling’s restrained character, highway noise, and driver-assist behaviour that can feel intrusive in daily use.

20.5% 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, especially for its performance, refined feel, and upscale interior. Expert reviews also point to strong power delivery, confident handling, and a well-executed 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 service history carefully, since premium performance cars can bring higher upkeep costs over time.

What should I look for when buying a used Audi S5?

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Audi’s comprehensive driver-assistance suite includes 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.
• Infotainment: The Audi Digital Stage setup includes an 11.9-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit digital instrumentation screen and a 14.5-inch Audi Multi Media Interface (MMI) touchscreen infotainment system, with a 10.9-inch passenger touchscreen on Technik trim.
• Fuel efficiency: The official Natural Resources Canada fuel economy ratings come in at 10.5 litres per 100 kilometres in combined city and highway driving.

Which Audi S5 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Audi S5 offers these trims:

• base model: This is the entry point and suits you if you want the S5’s core Sportback shape, turbocharged V6 performance, quattro AWD, and Audi Digital Stage tech.
• Progressiv: This trim adds a helpful head-up display and an impressive Bang & Olufsen sound system, making it the best-value choice for many buyers.
• Technik: This trim adds the most upscale equipment, including premium Fine Nappa leather, carbon atlas inlays, a panoramic glass roof with six electrochromic shade settings, a passenger touchscreen, and adaptive-damping sport suspension.

What Audi S5 do most buyers choose?

The Audi S5 years with the most listings are 2024, 2019, and 2018.

Higher-volume years tend to attract more shoppers because they usually offer a broader mix of prices, trims, and mileage levels. That gives you more chances to find the right balance of features and value.

What is the Audi S5's resale value?

Prices are moving down across the years shown here, which can work in your favour if you’re shopping used. The largest drops are in the double digits, so buyers have meaningful room to find better value than they would have a year ago.

The 2018, 2016, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Audi S5 safe?

• 2025: 4/10

The 2025 Audi S5 includes a comprehensive driver-assistance suite with 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.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2023 model is at −16.0% versus a year ago, and the 2018 model is at −10.1%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 33.3% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings. The Audi S5 offers a sporty, upscale character with strong performance and a practical Sportback body style.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest S5 uses a turbocharged 3.0-litre V6, a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission (DCT), and a standard quattro AWD system with Audi’s sport rear differential, while the official Natural Resources Canada fuel economy ratings come in at 10.5 litres per 100 kilometres in combined city and highway driving.
• Tech: The latest S5 includes an 11.9-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit digital instrumentation screen, a 14.5-inch Audi Multi Media Interface (MMI) touchscreen infotainment system, and a 10.9-inch passenger touchscreen on Technik trim.
• Safety: The latest model adds a comprehensive driver-assistance suite with 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.

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 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.