How much does the 2020 Audi Q8 cost?

Prices have softened 11.47% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

With 623 listings available, you have a meaningful amount of inventory to compare before you buy.

If you find a listing below $32,257.50, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2020 Audi Q8 a good car?

Yes — the 2020 Audi Q8 earns a 5/5 user rating and a 7.17/10 expert rating. The model scores 8/10 across Performance, Technology, and Safety.

It is aimed at affluent buyers who want a two-row luxury SUV with plenty of cargo space and impressive technology, and it also offers higher-grade performance variants if you want more power and sharper drive dynamics. The trade-offs are that it has poor ergonomic design and fairly pedestrian performance, so it makes the most sense if you value style, technology, and practicality more than outright driving excitement.

The model’s 34.8% good-or-great-deal share suggests there are still attractive listings to find if you shop carefully.

Is the 2020 Audi Q8 reliable?

Owners rate it 5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The Q8 is described as a premium SUV with strong power, refined road manners, and a more distinctive design than a conventional luxury crossover. Its turbocharged V6 and eight-speed automatic give you a smooth, familiar powertrain setup, and the standard quattro all-wheel drive adds confidence for everyday use.

The model also includes a four-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which helps with early ownership coverage. For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that luxury hardware and electronics can be costly to sort out if prior maintenance was neglected.

What should I look for when buying a used 2020 Audi Q8?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 82.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the history report carefully and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially on a luxury SUV where repairs can be expensive. Focus on overall condition, signs of heavy wear, and whether the vehicle’s equipment and electronics work as expected.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base Q8 has leather upholstery with perforated seats as an option, while the SQ8 and RS Q8 add more distinctive styling, more aggressive exterior accents, and more upscale seat treatments. The base model also lacks some of the standard equipment that comes on the higher trims.
• Powertrain: The Q8 uses a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine with 335 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive. It delivers 17 mpg in the city, 21 mpg on the highway, and 18 mpg combined.
• Safety package: Standard equipment includes high beam assist, automatic windshield wipers, parking sensors, and forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking. SQ8 and RS Q8 models also add Audi side assist, rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic emergency braking, a 360-degree camera system, and vehicle exit warning as standard.
• Infotainment: You get a larger center screen and a smaller lower screen for climate controls, plus navigation, Audi Virtual Cockpit, a WiFi hotspot, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, HD Radio, SiriusXM, Bluetooth, Amazon Alexa integration, and front and rear smartphone compatibility.
• Fuel efficiency: The Q8 returns 17 mpg in the city, 21 mpg on the highway, and 18 mpg combined. The SQ8 gets 15 mpg in the city, 21 mpg on the highway, and 17 mpg combined, while the RS Q8 gets 13 mpg in the city, 19 mpg on the highway, and 15 mpg combined.

Which 2020 Audi Q8 trim should I buy?

The 2020 Audi Q8 is offered in 3 trim levels: Audi Q8 Premium, Audi Q8 Prestige, and Audi Q8 Premium Plus.

Here's the short version:

• Base trim: The Q8 Premium gives you the core luxury experience, but you miss out on some of the richer standard equipment found higher up the range, including the more advanced safety and convenience content that comes on the sportier variants.
• Sweet-spot trim: The Q8 Prestige is the best balance if you want a more complete luxury setup without jumping all the way to the top performance-oriented versions.
• Premium/top trim: The Q8 Premium Plus is the strongest choice if you want the most upscale version of the standard Q8 lineup, with the fullest mix of comfort, tech, and convenience features.

The SQ8 and RS Q8 also bring standard safety and convenience upgrades, including Audi side assist, rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic emergency braking, a 360-degree camera system, and vehicle exit warning.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2020 Audi Q8?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, so it rewards comparison shopping more than impulse buying.

• Deal availability: 34.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 623 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 11.47% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 82.5% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $32,257.50, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2020 Audi Q8's resale value?

The current average of $32,228 sits slightly below last year's $36,404.

That price movement suggests the market has already adjusted downward, which can help you buy at a more favorable point in the cycle. For a future seller, that also means resale value will depend heavily on condition, mileage, and how well the vehicle has been maintained.

Because this model year still has solid demand signals and strong owner satisfaction, well-kept examples should remain easier to move than neglected ones. If you buy carefully now, you improve your odds of preserving value later.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2020 Audi Q8 safe?

The Audi Q8 has received very good safety ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and near-perfect crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

It earns a 8/10 safety score from our experts.

Every Q8 comes with high beam assist, automatic windshield wipers, parking sensors, and forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking. If you want more advanced driver assistance, SQ8 and RS Q8 models add Audi side assist, rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic emergency braking, a 360-degree camera system, and vehicle exit warning as standard, while those features are available on the Q8.

Should I buy a 2020 Audi Q8 or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2020 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2020 if:

• 34.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 82.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 11.47% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2020 Audi Q8 stands out as a performance-focused crossover that is meant to be driven on both the street and the track.

The bottom line: If you want the strongest mix of price relief, inventory depth, and the Q8’s performance-focused luxury character, the 2020 model is the one to target. If you are especially price-sensitive, you can use the softened market to shop patiently and wait for a cleaner example at the low end of the range.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.