2021 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige

VIN WAUUAAF57MA030973 ABOVE MARKET · $2,608 above typical price
Listed at
$31,376
typical market $28,768 · 5 comps

This 2021 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige is listed at $31,376 with 26,476 miles.

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Market price range

Based on 5 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 4, 2026
This vehicle · $31,376
Below market
$26,200
Typical price
$28,768
Above market
$30,774

This vehicle: $31,376 — above the market range (typical price $28,768)

Asking $31,376 · typical market price $28,768 · based on 5 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Asking price over time

Mar 27, 2021 · $57,610 Aug 29, 2026 · $31,376

Asking prices recorded across 8 listing dates for VIN WAUUAAF57MA030973, spanning 5 years 5 months.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
$31,376 26,476 mi 2026-08-29
CarWise Gurnee Gurnee, IL 60031 $31,376 26,476 mi 2026-07-28

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Carwise Gurunne Gurnee, IL 60031 $34,374 26,476 mi 2026-08-14
CarWise Gurnee Gurnee, IL 60031 $31,376 26,476 mi 2026-07-30
Audi North Miami North Miami, FL 33181 $32,235 2026-07-02
Audi North Miami N. Miami Beach, FL 33181 $33,472 21,675 mi 2026-07-01

What would this 2021 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige cost per month?

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10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$559
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $3,138 down
Amount financed
$28,238
Total interest
$5,302

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for WAUUAAF57MA030973
Trim
Quattro Prestige
Engine
Horsepower
261
Drivetrain
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Coupe
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
2021

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  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
27
MPG
City
24
MPG
Highway
31
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 $11,040
Fuel $8,600
Insurance $6,400
Maintenance & repairs $5,625
Total, 5 years $31,665

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
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  • 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 $998 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
April 2026 $26,992
May 2026 $27,000
June 2026 $26,982
July 2026 $27,075
August 2026 $26,718
September 2026 $25,994

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 Quattro Prestige (this car) $31,376 5
2022 Dodge Challenger $32,747 30 +$1,371
2020 Ford Mustang $34,998 29 +$3,622
2023 Chevrolet Corvette $68,354 20 +$36,978
2019 Chevrolet Camaro $35,628 10 +$4,252
2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class $43,549 7 +$12,173

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 525 $31,430 100% 39,656 mi
2023 688 $32,989 105% 34,540 mi
2022 182 $28,080 89% 49,437 mi
2021 233 $25,990 83% 65,457 mi
2020 78 $23,640 75% 63,300 mi
2019 243 $21,498 68% 69,042 mi
2018 392 $18,770 60% 80,844 mi
2017 42 $18,055 57% 74,233 mi

Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.

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