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Audi S5 vs Audi S5-Sportback: 5-year value retention (70% vs 70%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Audi S5 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Audi S5 comes out ahead, holding about 70% of its value versus 70% for the Audi S5-Sportback. Over the first five years the Audi S5 loses roughly $18,737 while the Audi S5-Sportback loses about $17,020 — a gap near $-1717.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Audi S5 sheds about 0% in year one versus 6% for the Audi S5-Sportback. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.