2021 Audi A5 Premium
WAUSAAF59MA050116
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 4 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 31, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($25,335)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $25,335 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WAUSAAF59MA050116Full 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 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.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2021 Audi A5 has 5 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 27 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 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.
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 (this car) | $25,335 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Dodge Challenger | $25,026 | 69 | −$309 |
| 2019 Ford Mustang | $30,999 | 57 | +$5,664 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Corvette | $63,999 | 51 | +$38,664 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Camaro | $34,400 | 31 | +$9,065 |
| 2022 Porsche 911 | $147,479 | 16 | +$122,144 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 2 · 2017–2024What 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 |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
