2012 Audi S5 Quattro Premium Plus
WAUCVAFR4CA015896
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 8 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 31, 2026Price history for this VIN
Price increased $234 (+1.2%) over 70 days.
Asking prices recorded across 8 listing dates for VIN WAUCVAFR4CA015896, spanning 70 days.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Ford | Glenolden, PA 19036 | $19,929 | 63,425 mi | 2026-05-23 |
| Robin Ford of Glenolden | Glenolden, PA 19036 | $19,895 | 63,407 mi | 2026-03-15 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($15,245)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $15,245 — 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 WAUCVAFR4CA015896Full 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 $447 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $13,442 |
| April 2026 | $14,950 |
| May 2026 | $13,895 |
| June 2026 | $12,900 |
| July 2026 | $12,495 |
| August 2026 | $12,995 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Audi S5 Quattro Premium Plus (this car) | $15,245 | 8 | — |
| 2013 BMW 328i | $8,150 | 6 | −$7,095 |
| 2013 Mini Cooper Coupe | $9,495 | 5 | −$5,750 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Camaro | $16,480 | 5 | +$1,235 |
| 2010 Dodge Challenger | $20,988 | 4 | +$5,743 |
| 2013 Audi A5 | $13,495 | 3 | −$1,750 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
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 | 875 | $72,433 | 100% | — |
| 2025 | 148 | $57,768 | 80% | 8,224 mi |
| 2024 | 170 | $51,837 | 72% | 20,797 mi |
| 2023 | 226 | $47,078 | 65% | 32,579 mi |
| 2022 | 113 | $40,480 | 56% | 42,365 mi |
| 2021 | 76 | $37,694 | 52% | 54,920 mi |
| 2020 | 23 | $32,777 | 45% | 65,679 mi |
| 2019 | 152 | $30,762 | 42% | 67,889 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.