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| Seating Capacity | 4 passengers |
|---|---|
| Body Style | Coupe |
| Base Price | $33,653–$44,961 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2015 Audi A5 is a coupe that earns a Carivo score of 7.2/10 — rated Good. Its strongest dimension is Performance at 8.7/10, while Reliability at 6.6/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a capable but unexceptional coupe — stronger alternatives exist if you're willing to shop the segment carefully.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. At 6.6/10 for reliability, this coupe trails its segment. That doesn't rule it out, but go in with eyes open on running costs. Safety lands at 7.0/10 — solid, though some rivals offer more advanced driver-assist features as standard. Confirm official results for your trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Few rivals match it for performance: 8.7/10. Expect handling and power delivery that make this one of the more entertaining coupes to actually drive. At 7.7/10 for technology, the infotainment and driver-assist package does its job without setting benchmarks — check which features cost extra on lower trims.
Priced from $33,653–$44,961, 19 MPG, seating 4, the Audi A5 sits in the mid-market bracket of the coupe segment. At 7.6/10 for value, it delivers fair pricing for what's on offer, though the best alternatives in this price range score slightly higher. At 11 years old, resale value, parts availability, and whether a successor model has improved on its weak points are all worth investigating before committing.
Verdict: The 2015 Audi A5 sits in the middle of the field. Until its reliability scores improve, stronger options exist at this price. Worth a look if it fits a specific need; otherwise use our compare tool against the segment leaders first.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2015 Audi A5 ranks #91 of 110 coupes in the Carivo database — better than 18% of the segment. Its 7.2/10 overall score is 0.3 points below the segment average of 7.5/10. Its $33,653 starting price undercuts the segment's median of $47,314 by about 29%.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full Coupe ranking →
Across the A5 model years we've scored, the 2015 holds its position — we didn't find an older year that delivers similar scores for meaningfully less money.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
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| 2026 | 7.7/10 | $47,483 | Read review → |
| 2025 | 7.7/10 | $47,483 | Read review → |
| 2024 | 7.7/10 | $46,100 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 7.6/10 | $44,717 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 7.6/10 | $43,334 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 7.5/10 | $41,951 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 7.5/10 | $40,568 | Read review → |
| 2019 | 7.4/10 | $39,185 | Read review → |
| 2018 | 7.3/10 | $37,802 | Read review → |
| 2017 | 7.4/10 | $36,419 | Read review → |
| 2016 | 7.2/10 | $35,036 | Read review → |
| 2015 (this review) | 7.2/10 | $33,653 |
The following recall campaigns have been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Engine and engine cooling / Cooling system 11/04/2018 · 18V229000 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI… |
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| Electrical system / Wiring 05/10/2017 · 17V622000 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to… |
| Engine and engine cooling / Cooling system 03/01/2017 · 17V002000 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an… |
Source: NHTSA recall database, fetched at page build time.
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