Used 2025 Audi Q5 for Sale nearPalm Desert, CA

How much does the 2025 Audi Q5 cost?

Prices have softened 5.01% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 3,035 listings available, which suggests you have a solid amount of inventory to compare.

If you find a listing below $45,105.84, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2025 Audi Q5 a good car?

The 2025 Audi Q5 earns a 7.17/10 expert rating, and the standout strength is Technology at 9/10.

The standout strength is Technology at 9/10.

It is comfortable, comes with standard all-wheel drive, and features technology that is described as easy to use. It is also positioned as a refined, well-equipped compact luxury SUV that updates Audi’s formula rather than reinventing it, which makes sense if you want a polished daily driver instead of a dramatic departure.

The trade-offs are clear: the design may be polarizing, and the transmission is called irritating.

For you, that means the Q5 makes the most sense if you value comfort, standard AWD, and a strong tech suite over driving excitement or a bargain price. 31.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals, so there is some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2025 Audi Q5 reliable?

The 2025 Audi Q5 is presented as a familiar, mainstream luxury SUV formula rather than a risky new concept, which helps from a buyer-confidence standpoint. It keeps Audi’s standard quattro all-wheel drive and pairs it with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and turbocharged four-cylinder power in the base model, while the SQ5 uses a turbocharged V6.

Audi says the Q5 uses steel-spring suspension with passive frequency selective damping as standard, and the available air suspension adds adaptive damping on higher trims. That points to a conventional mechanical setup with some added sophistication on better-equipped versions.

Audi also continues to offer a four-year/50,000-mile new vehicle warranty and equivalent powertrain warranty, matching most rivals. For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is that the Q5’s premium hardware and tech-rich cabin can be costly to keep in top shape once warranty coverage is behind you.

What should I look for when buying a used 2025 Audi Q5?

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 97.2% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a history report and inspect the vehicle carefully, especially if you are shopping for a higher-trim example with more equipment. Focus on condition, signs of prior damage, and whether the features you want are actually present on the specific listing.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige are the main trims, and the base Premium misses out on LED Headlights Plus, while Premium Plus and Prestige add programmable OLED taillights.
• Powertrain: The base Q5 uses a 2.0-liter turbo-four with 268 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, while the SQ5 uses a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 with 362 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. The transmission can feel rough, and turbo lag is noted with both engines.
• Safety package: Standard equipment includes adaptive cruise control, active front assist with automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, swerve and turn aids, lane departure warning, parking sensors, automatic high beams, blind spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, and exit alert. Premium Plus adds a 360-degree camera system and adaptive cruise assist.
• Infotainment: Standard tech includes an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.5-inch central touchscreen, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a cooled wireless charging pad. Premium Plus adds four USB-C ports and a 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system, while Prestige adds a 10.9-inch passenger touchscreen.
• Fuel efficiency: Audi estimates 25 mpg combined for the Q5 and 22 mpg combined for the SQ5, with city/highway figures of 22 mpg city and 30 mpg highway for the Q5 and 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway for the SQ5.

Which 2025 Audi Q5 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Audi Q5 is offered in 3 trim levels: Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige.

Here's the short version:

• Premium: This is the entry point, and it gives you the core Q5 experience with standard all-wheel drive, the new design, and the main tech setup. It is the trim to consider if you want the lowest starting point, but it is also the one that misses out on LED Headlights Plus.
• Premium Plus: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it adds meaningful everyday upgrades, including the 360-degree camera system, adaptive cruise assist, four USB-C ports, and the 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system.
• Prestige: This is the trim to choose if you want the most upscale tech experience, including the passenger touchscreen and available air suspension with adaptive damping.

The safety-package step-up is most notable on Premium Plus, where you get the 360-degree camera system and adaptive cruise assist.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2025 Audi Q5?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer's market, so you can shop with some leverage if you are patient.

• Deal availability: 31.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 3,035 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.01% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 97.2% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $45,105.84, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2025 Audi Q5's resale value?

The current average of $45,081 sits slightly below last year's $47,459.

That price movement suggests the market has already adjusted downward, which can help you as a buyer today but may also limit how much value you recover later if prices keep easing. If you plan to sell in a few years, the Q5’s resale performance will depend heavily on trim, condition, and mileage because premium SUVs tend to separate quickly by equipment and upkeep. For now, the softer pricing makes it easier to buy at a more reasonable entry point than a year ago.

Is the 2025 Audi Q5 safe?

It earns a 7/10 safety score from our experts.

Standard driver-assist features include adaptive cruise control, active front assist with automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, swerve and turn aids, lane departure warning, parking sensors, automatic high beams, blind spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, and exit alert.

Premium Plus models add a 360-degree camera system and adaptive cruise assist, which brings lane keep assist and automatic speed adjustment as limits change.

Because this redesigned model was just reaching showrooms at press time, crash test ratings from IIHS and NHTSA were not available.

Should I buy a 2025 Audi Q5 or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2025 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2025 if:

• 31.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 97.2% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.01% compared with last year.
• It brings Audi’s current design language and tech suite, helping the Q5 keep pace with more recently-updated rivals.

The bottom line: If you want the newest Q5 formula with the strongest tech and a fresh redesign, the 2025 is the one to target. If your priority is stretching your budget, a nearby model year may still make sense, but the 2025 is the better pick when you want the updated cabin, standard AWD, and the latest feature set.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.