Real price data
What should you pay for a 2018 Audi A5?
Original MSRP
$47,950
When new
Fair market price
$24,118
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$23,832
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $24,118 · 75th $24,118 · MSRP $47,950
Spread of current 2018 Audi A5 listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
30
out of 100
moderate leverage
~45 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.
Market demand & negotiating leverage
45days of supply
Balanced marketSupply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Audi A5.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2018 Audi A5 inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$44,114–$46,032
Estimated dealer invoice — about $47,950 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| komfort | — | $47,950 | $44,114–$46,032 |
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2018 Audi A5 runs about $24,429 in MT to $26,743 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,749 | $110+ | $25,977 |
| TX | $1,507 | $332 | $25,957 |
| FL | $1,447 | $1,074+ | $26,639 |
| NY | $965 | $371 | $25,454 |
| PA | $1,447 | $587 | $26,152 |
| IL | $1,507 | $683 | $26,308 |
| OH | $1,387 | $444 | $25,949 |
| GA | $1,688 | $637 | $26,443 |
| NC | $724 | $793 | $25,635 |
| WA | $1,568 | $215+ | $25,901 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $24,643 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Safety & recalls
6 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Audi A5.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.
Campaign 19V547000 · 24/07/2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles. A passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y4.
Campaign 18V836000 · 27/11/2018
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Volkswagen Group of North America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback vehicles. The front suspension fasteners may not have been sufficiently tightened during vehicle production, possibly resulting in a front wheel becoming loose.
Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the front suspension fasteners, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 23, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40O2.
Campaign 18V893000 · 17/12/2018
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with head curtain air bag assemblies that may not unfold properly. As such, these vehicle fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will modify the head curtain air bags so that they deploy properly, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 11-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69T7.
Campaign 17V822000 · 20/12/2017
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad, and 2018 A5 Sportback vehicles. The aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the door speakers, leaving sharp edges exposed.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the speaker cover aluminum trim, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70G6.
Campaign 17V675000 · 25/10/2017
SEATS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.
Campaign 21V874000 · 10/11/2021
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2018 Audi A5?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $24,118, within a typical market range of $24,118 to $24,118.
Is the 2018 Audi A5 cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $47,950, so a fair used price is roughly $23,832 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2018 Audi A5?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $24,429 in MT to $26,743 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2018 Audi A5?
There are about 45 days of national market supply for the 2018 Audi A5 — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Audi A5.
How much can you negotiate on a 2018 Audi A5?
Negotiating leverage rates 30/100 (moderate). ~45 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2018 Audi A5?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $44,114–$46,032 — its $47,950 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 7/5/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.