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Used Audi RS 5: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Audi RS 5 from 2018 to 2025: what each year typically sells for (about $38,000 to $78,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2018–2025.
2018–2025 Audi RS 5
A twin-turbo six-cylinder luxury coupe with all-wheel drive, refined road manners and a high-quality interior.
Years to target: 2018–2025. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $38,000 | Target | Not rated | ~80,000 |
| 2019 | $41,000 | Target | Not rated | ~70,000 |
| 2020 | $45,000 | Target | Not rated | ~60,000 |
| 2021 | $48,500 | Target | Not rated | ~50,000 |
| 2022 | $55,000 | Target | Not rated | ~45,000 |
| 2023 | $61,000 | Target | Not rated | ~35,000 |
| 2024 | $69,000 | Target | Not rated | ~25,000 |
| 2025 | $78,500 | Target | Not rated | ~15,000 |
Worth knowing
- Feels more grand tourer than sports car, with muted engine sound and steering that lacks the feedback of rivals.
- Performance cars like this usually cost much more to insure than an average car, often 30% or more. Get a quote before you buy.
- Budget for real running costs: performance tires often cost $1,200 to $2,000 a set and can wear out in 15,000 miles, and brakes cost more to replace.
- It requires premium fuel.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Sportback for practicality and a car with Dynamic Plus for the sport differential and dynamic ride control; 2021 or newer gets the updated touchscreen.
On the test drive
Check for misfires from carbon buildup and listen for cold-start chain noise, and confirm the sport differential works smoothly. Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2018).
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2018, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2018).
Also worth comparing at this price
- Lexus RC F 2020–2023 · $51,000–$62,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.