Estimated value by year
New
$48,000
MSRP
1 yr
$35,040
-27%
2 yrs
$31,680
-34%
3 yrs
$28,800
-40%
5 yrs
$23,040
-52%
10 yrs
$13,440
-72%
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Full Depreciation Table — Audi A5
Based on base MSRP of $48,000. Actual values vary by trim, mileage, condition, and region.
| Year | Age | Depreciation | 🤝 Trade-In | 🧑 Private Sale | 🏢 Dealer Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (New) | 0 yrs | -0% | $41,760 | $48,000 | $53,760 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | -27% | $30,485 | $35,040 | $39,245 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -34% | $27,562 | $31,680 | $35,482 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -40% | $25,056 | $28,800 | $32,256 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -46% | $22,550 | $25,920 | $29,030 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -52% | $20,045 | $23,040 | $25,805 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -56% | $18,374 | $21,120 | $23,654 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -60% | $16,704 | $19,200 | $21,504 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -64% | $15,034 | $17,280 | $19,354 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -68% | $13,363 | $15,360 | $17,203 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -72% | $11,693 | $13,440 | $15,053 |
Cost per year
$4,992
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$28,800 saves $19,200
Value at 10 yrs
$13,440
72% of value gone
Key Specs — Audi A5
Category
Luxury Coupe
Base MSRP
$48,000
5-Year Depreciation
52%
vs Category Avg
4% worse than average
Expected Lifespan
150,000–200,000 miles
Best Used Buy Age
2–3 years old
Should you buy a used Audi A5?
The sweet spot for buying a used A5 is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $19,200 off the new price while still getting a relatively modern vehicle. This model depreciates heavily, which makes the used market excellent value. A 3-year-old example can be significantly cheaper than new.
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