2021 Audi S5 Quattro Prestige
WAUB4DF57MA012098
ABOVE MARKET
· $7,563 above typical price
Charlotte, NC
This 2021 Audi S5 Quattro Prestige is listed at $43,999 with 34,722 miles in Charlotte, NC.
Market price range
Based on 5 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 3, 2026This vehicle: $43,999 — above the market range (typical price $36,436)
Asking $43,999 · typical market price $36,436 · based on 5 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking price over time
Asking prices recorded across 12 listing dates for VIN WAUB4DF57MA012098, spanning 19 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula Imports | Charlotte, NC 28212 | $43,999 | 34,722 mi | 2026-05-15 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula One Imports | Charlotte, NC 28227 | $47,995 | 34,722 mi | 2026-05-17 |
| Formula Imports | Charlotte, NC 28212 | $44,999 | 34,722 mi | 2026-05-15 |
| Reliable Chevrolet TX | Richardson, TX 75080 | $42,487 | 34,641 mi | 2026-03-13 |
| Reliable Chevrolet | Richardson, TX 75080 | $40,787 | 34,695 mi | 2026-03-12 |
| Reliable Chevrolet Texas | Richardson, TX 75080 | $42,757 | 34,641 mi | 2026-03-11 |
| Vandergriff Toyota | Arlington, TX 76015 | $39,880 | 34,564 mi | 2026-02-20 |
| Vandergriff Toyota | 76015 | $39,114 | 34,564 mi | 2026-02-04 |
| — | $43,000 | 19,571 mi | 2025-01-16 | |
| Jackie Cooper Infiniti | Tulsa, OK 74133 | $43,000 | 19,571 mi | 2024-10-27 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WAUB4DF57MA012098Full 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 23 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 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 2021 Audi S5 has 5 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 23 MPG.
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SEAT BELTSVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan,…NHTSA campaign 21V606000
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TIRESVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet,…NHTSA campaign 22V034000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, and S5 Sportback vehicles.NHTSA campaign 20V737000
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 2021 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 2021 Audi S5 over the last 6 months — the market softened $1,000 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $38,998 |
| May 2026 | $39,590 |
| June 2026 | $38,998 |
| July 2026 | $38,998 |
| August 2026 | $37,998 |
| September 2026 | $37,998 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Audi S5 Quattro Prestige (this car) | $43,999 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Honda Civic | $23,894 | 12 | −$20,105 |
| 2023 Nissan Kicks | $19,590 | 5 | −$24,409 |
| 2022 Kia Soul | $15,896 | 4 | −$28,103 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Spark | $17,095 | 4 | −$26,904 |
| 2020 Mini Hardtop | $23,294 | 4 | −$20,705 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 2 · 2018–presentWhat 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 | 847 | $72,515 | 100% | — |
| 2025 | 155 | $57,799 | 80% | 8,192 mi |
| 2024 | 177 | $51,288 | 71% | 21,122 mi |
| 2023 | 236 | $47,038 | 65% | 32,103 mi |
| 2022 | 115 | $40,935 | 56% | 42,792 mi |
| 2021 | 77 | $37,980 | 52% | 54,162 mi |
| 2020 | 24 | $33,138 | 46% | 65,087 mi |
| 2019 | 164 | $30,653 | 42% | 68,225 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
