2012 Audi S5 Quattro Prestige
WAU3VAFRXCA011481
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Last listed by GT Motors
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Market price range
Based on 5 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 9, 2026Listings
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Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT Motors | Morristown, NJ 07960 | $23,995 | 89,778 mi | 2021-12-25 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($18,900)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $18,900 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WAU3VAFRXCA011481Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 19 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Audi S5 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Audi S5 has 1 recall campaign as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 19 MPG.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles.NHTSA campaign 15V019000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 Audi S5 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Audi S5 over the last 6 months — the market softened $2,697 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $14,950 |
| May 2026 | $13,745 |
| June 2026 | $12,899 |
| July 2026 | $11,950 |
| August 2026 | $12,910 |
| September 2026 | $12,253 |
Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 806 | $72,442 | 100% | — |
| 2025 | 145 | $57,999 | 80% | 7,585 mi |
| 2024 | 176 | $50,520 | 70% | 22,599 mi |
| 2023 | 233 | $46,900 | 65% | 32,911 mi |
| 2022 | 102 | $40,356 | 56% | 43,613 mi |
| 2021 | 74 | $37,896 | 52% | 52,618 mi |
| 2020 | 22 | $34,857 | 48% | 62,520 mi |
| 2019 | 153 | $29,912 | 41% | 69,804 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
