Used Audi Q5 for Sale nearMason City, IA

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 $26,753, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $23,805 over the past year. These figures reflect this model only. 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 used luxury SUV choice, anchored by an all-generations owner rating of 4.7/5.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Q5 for its luxurious interior, comfortable ride, and upscale feel. They also repeatedly highlight its smooth performance, spacious cabin, and advanced technology as major 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 some ergonomic or infotainment concerns depending on the year and trim.

38.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi Q5 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Audi Q5 as comfortable, refined, and well equipped, with strong praise for its upscale cabin and smooth driving character. Expert reviews also point to a polished ride and confident performance as recurring strengths across the lineup.

• Owners rate the Audi Q5 between 4.6 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is worth checking carefully on older examples, so a complete service history and vehicle history report matter.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 83.1% — 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:

• 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, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Google built-in apps, Audi Connect Care, and standard quattro all-wheel drive; it suits you if you want the core Q5 experience with strong standard tech.
• Premium Plus: This trim adds the third 10.9-inch passenger touchscreen, forward cross-traffic alert, braking and evasive steering assist, and lane-keep assist through Adaptive Cruise Assist, making it the best-value trim for shoppers who want the richest mix of equipment.
• Prestige: The top trim adds the passenger display, Park Assist Pro, rear emergency braking, and air springs that can raise the body 1.2 inches in Offroad mode or lower it at highway speeds or when parked.

What Audi Q5 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume model years usually give you more choices, which can make it easier to compare prices, trims, and condition. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often, so you may find a broader mix of well-priced listings.

What is the Audi Q5's resale value?

Most Q5 model years are showing lower prices than a year ago, which is good news if you want more value as a used buyer. The biggest drops are concentrated in newer and mid-cycle years, while the smallest declines are still meaningful but less severe. Overall, the table points to a market that has softened across nearly the whole lineup.

The 2014, 2025, and 2015 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

More common driver-assistance features such as automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, blind spot monitors, front and rear parking sensors, and adaptive cruise control are standard, too.

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 −7.82% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −15.35%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 38.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 41.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,850. The Audi Q5 offers a roomy, upscale cabin with a comfortable ride and a polished everyday feel.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: One thing we can't do is come at Audi for the way its cars drive, because dynamics are this brand's hallmark. Every Q5 gets a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four with one power output, eliminating the confusing numeric designations of the last generation. At 268 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, the engine is comparable to any turbo 2.0-liter in the segment.
• Tech: A 14.5-inch touchscreen and an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster come standard, and Prestige trims add a third 10.9-inch touchscreen for the passenger area, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Google built-in apps, and Park Assist Pro.
• Safety: More common driver-assistance features such as automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, blind spot monitors, front and rear parking sensors, and adaptive cruise control are standard, too.
• 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.

How does the 2024 Audi Q5 compare to the 2024 BMW X3?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.