Used Audi Q5 for Sale nearSpartanburg, SC

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 $27,540, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,828. 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 if you want a polished cabin, comfortable ride, and upscale everyday usability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.73/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Q5 for its luxurious interior, smooth performance, and comfortable ride. They also frequently highlight its spaciousness, handling, and premium feel, which help it stand out as a well-rounded luxury SUV.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-tested years are the high price, some ergonomic issues, and interior materials that feel less premium than the badge suggests.

35.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi Q5 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Q5 as a comfortable, upscale SUV with a smooth driving experience and strong everyday appeal. Expert reviews also point to a refined ride, confident performance, and a good amount of standard equipment.

• 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 worth checking carefully on older examples, especially by reviewing service history and vehicle records before you buy.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 83.9% — 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, leather upholstery, heated front seats, a panoramic moonroof, and standard quattro all-wheel drive, making it the best-value starting point for most shoppers.
• Premium Plus: This trim adds forward cross-traffic alert and braking, evasive steering assist, and lane-keep assist through Adaptive Cruise Assist, along with the broader Active Front Assist package.
• Prestige: This top trim adds the 10.9-inch 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, 2023, and 2025.

Those high-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a strong mix of availability, newer features, and pricing that still sits below brand-new inventory. More listings also make it easier to compare trims, mileage, and condition before you buy.

What is the Audi Q5's resale value?

Prices are down across every model year shown, which is good news if you're shopping used. The steepest drops are concentrated in several newer and mid-cycle years, while the smallest declines are still meaningful but less severe. That pattern gives you more room to find value, especially if you're flexible on model year and trim.

The 2025, 2023, and 2014 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

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 −5.64% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −17.95%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,312. The Audi Q5 offers a refined cabin, a comfortable ride, and a premium feel that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Every Q5 gets a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four with 268 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and EPA-rated fuel economy of 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, and Prestige trims add a third 10.9-inch touchscreen for the passenger area plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: The latest model adds standard rear parking sensors, lane-departure warning, front and rear cross-traffic alerts, drowsy-driver alert, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keep assist on higher trims.
• 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 September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.