This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $25,533 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$455

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $2,553 down

Amount financed

$22,980

Total interest

$4,320

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 WAUCBCF51MA006236

Trim

Premium Plus

Drivetrain

AWD/All-Wheel Drive

Transmission

Automatic

Body

Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2021

Made by

AUDI AG

✓ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✓ ABS
✓ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$1,720 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 27 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Audi A5 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $8,984

Fuel $8,600

Insurance $10,500

Maintenance & repairs $5,625

Total, 5 years $33,709

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2021 Audi A5 has 5 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 27 MPG.

5 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

SEAT BELTS

Volkswagen 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
TIRES

Volkswagen 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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Volkswagen 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 A5 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 A5 over the last 6 months — the market softened $191 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
March 2026	$26,988
April 2026	$26,996
May 2026	$27,122
June 2026	$26,982
July 2026	$27,100
August 2026	$26,797

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 A5 Premium Plus (this car)	$25,533	17	—
2023 Honda Civic	$21,080	10	−$4,453
2019 Mini Hardtop	$18,848	8	−$6,685
2021 Toyota Corolla	$19,556	8	−$5,977
2020 Chevrolet Spark	$9,795	5	−$15,738
2023 Toyota Prius	$20,980	5	−$4,553

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 2 · 2017–2024

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
2024	503	$31,490	100%	39,444 mi
2023	660	$32,988	105%	34,765 mi
2022	187	$28,484	90%	48,571 mi
2021	221	$25,998	83%	66,470 mi
2020	73	$22,991	73%	63,565 mi
2019	227	$21,299	68%	70,058 mi
2018	365	$18,497	59%	80,093 mi
2017	38	$17,958	57%	75,924 mi