Used Audi Q5 for Sale nearCrescent City, CA

How much does the Audi Q5 cost in today's market?

Used Audi Q5 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Audi Q5's current nationwide average price is $27,016, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,843. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Audi Q5 a good car?

Yes — the Audi Q5 is a strong choice if you want a premium SUV with a polished feel and broad appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.71/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Q5 for its luxurious interior, comfortable ride, and smooth performance. They also frequently highlight its spaciousness, upscale feel, and advanced technology as standout strengths.

Expert reviews rate the 2021 and 2018 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on expensive pricing, interior materials that can feel less convincing in some newer versions, and driving manners that prioritize comfort over excitement.

39.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi Q5 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Audi Q5 for its luxurious feel, smooth driving experience, and comfortable ride. Expert reviews also point to a refined cabin, strong standard equipment, and a polished overall character.

• Owners rate the Audi Q5 between 4.56 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking maintenance history carefully, especially on older examples where repair history matters more.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 83.6% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Audi Connect Care includes remote start, stolen vehicle tracking, and smartphone connectivity for 10 years.
• Infotainment: A 14.5-inch touchscreen and an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster come standard, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto supported.
• Fuel efficiency: The Q5 boasts EPA-rated fuel economy of 21 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined.

Which Audi Q5 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Audi Q5 offers these trims:

• Premium: The entry trim starts with a 14.5-inch touchscreen, an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster, standard quattro all-wheel drive, and a refined ride.
• Premium Plus: This trim adds the Active Front Assist suite, including forward cross-traffic alert, braking, evasive steering assist, and lane-keep assist.
• Prestige: This trim adds a third 10.9-inch passenger touchscreen, Park Assist Pro, the passenger display, and rear emergency braking.

What Audi Q5 do most buyers choose?

The Audi Q5 years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer a wider selection and more pricing competition. That usually makes it easier to compare trims, mileage, and condition before you buy.

What is the Audi Q5's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while the smallest changes are clustered among the models that have held value best. Overall, the pattern points to broad price pressure across the lineup rather than isolated movement in just a few years.

The 2025, 2023, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Audi Q5 safe?

• 2026: 8/10
• 2025: 7/10
• 2023: 7/10
• 2021: 7/10
• 2018: 9/10

Audi's driver-assistance suite includes automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, blind spot monitors, front and rear parking sensors, and adaptive cruise control as standard equipment.

For the safest used buy, the 2018 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Audi Q5 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −7.63% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −15.97%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 39.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 41.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,955. The Audi Q5 offers a comfortable ride, a roomy cabin, and a polished premium feel.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Every Q5 gets a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four with 268 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, and EPA-rated fuel economy is 21 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined.
• Tech: A 14.5-inch touchscreen and an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster come standard, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto supported.
• Safety: The latest model adds forward cross-traffic alert and braking, evasive steering assist, lane-keep assist, and rear emergency braking on the Prestige.
• Starting price: The 2026 Audi Q5 starts at $52,800 for the Premium trim.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.