Audi A5 Depreciation Calculator
Calculate the Audi A5 depreciation rate by year, mileage, and country — with accident-history adjustments and a year-by-year depreciation chart.
The Audi A5 is a premium compact coupe, Sportback, and convertible lineup known for sleek styling, quattro AWD, and refined turbocharged powertrains. Like most entry-luxury Audis, the A5 faces steeper depreciation than mainstream sedans, retaining roughly 48–52% of MSRP after five years, though well-optioned S5 and Sportback variants hold value slightly better.
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Year-by-year depreciation
Depreciation rate per year, based on an MSRP of $55,700
| Age | Value | % Retained | Annual depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| New | $55,700 | 100% | — |
| Year 1 | $43,446 | 78% | -$12,254 (22%) |
| Year 2 | $37,876 | 68% | -$5,570 (12.8%) |
| Year 3 | $33,420 | 60% | -$4,456 (11.8%) |
| Year 4 | $30,078 | 54% | -$3,342 (10%) |
| Year 5 | $27,293 | 49% | -$2,785 (9.3%) |
| Year 6 | $24,508 | 44% | -$2,785 (10.2%) |
| Year 7 | $22,280 | 40% | -$2,228 (9.1%) |
| Year 8 | $20,052 | 36% | -$2,228 (10%) |
| Year 9 | $17,824 | 32% | -$2,228 (11.1%) |
| Year 10 | $16,153 | 29% | -$1,671 (9.4%) |
Audi A5 depreciation by country
The same car depreciates at different rates in different markets. Here's how the Audi A5 depreciation rate changes across the seven major markets we track.
Baseline market. The A5 competes directly with the BMW 4 Series and Mercedes C-Class Coupe, and faces typical entry-luxury depreciation. Sportback and S5 trims are the most sought-after on the used market.
Quattro AWD is standard and well-suited to Canadian winters, supporting modestly better retention than in the US. Convertible variants depreciate faster due to the short top-down season.
Strong demand for the A5 Sportback and diesel TDI variants keeps resale competitive, though BIK tax changes have softened company-car demand. Coupe and Cabriolet versions depreciate faster than the Sportback.
Core Audi home market with healthy used demand, particularly for diesel and mild-hybrid TFSI models. Urban low-emission zones are starting to pressure older TDI A5 values downward.
Luxury coupes are a niche segment in Saudi Arabia where large sedans and SUVs dominate. Heat, limited Audi service centers outside major cities, and thinner demand accelerate A5 depreciation.
The A5 is a low-volume CBU import with steep import duties, and resale suffers from limited buyer pool and expensive parts. Condition and service history drive value more than trim level.
The A5 competes against strong BMW and Mercedes presence; luxury car tax inflates MSRP and amplifies first-year depreciation. S5 models retain value better thanks to enthusiast demand.
Audi A5 depreciation after an accident
An accident on a vehicle's history permanently increases its depreciation rate, even after perfect repairs. Here's how much extra depreciation each severity level adds to a Audi A5.
Paintwork, bumper scuffs, non-structural repairs. Disclosed on history reports but limited resale impact.
Panel replacement, airbag deployment, meaningful CARFAX entry. Significantly accelerates depreciation.
Frame damage, flood, salvage title. Permanent depreciation hit even after full restoration.
This "diminished value" is the extra depreciation a car carries after an accident. Insurance rarely reimburses it — our calculator bakes it into every depreciation estimate.