How much does the Audi Q8 cost in today's market?

Used Audi Q8 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Audi Q8's current nationwide average price is $42,887, and its year-round low is $41,442.57. That puts the model in a fairly broad pricing band, with newer years commanding a clear premium and older years opening up more affordable entry points. 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 Q8 a good car?

Yes — the Audi Q8 is a strong choice if you want a stylish, comfortable, and performance-oriented luxury SUV. The all-generations owner rating is 4.84/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Q8 for its blend of style, comfort, and performance, along with its powerful engine, smooth handling, and luxurious interior with advanced technology. The Q8 also earns repeat praise for its premium feel and refined driving experience, even as some shoppers note the touch-screen-heavy interface. Expert reviews rate the 2020 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on ergonomic design, touch-screen-heavy controls, and fuel economy, especially in recent expert-reviewed years. 34.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi Q8 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Audi Q8 highly, and the recurring praise centers on its comfort, style, and strong performance. Expert commentary also reinforces the Q8's premium character, with rich materials, polished road manners, and a well-built cabin standing out across model years.

• Owners rate the Audi Q8 between 4.6 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 service history closely, especially on higher-mileage examples and vehicles with more complex luxury features.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 89.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: blind-spot monitors with rear cross-traffic alert, power-folding mirrors, and traffic jam assist
• Infotainment: Audi's MMI operating system with navigation, Audi Virtual Cockpit, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and front and rear smartphone compatibility
• Fuel efficiency: The Audi Q8 gets an EPA-estimated 17 mpg in the city, 21 mpg on the highway, and 18 mpg combined.

Which Audi Q8 trim should I buy?

The 2020 Audi Q8 offers...

• Audi Q8 Premium: The entry trim gives you the Q8's core luxury setup, including the turbocharged V6, quattro all-wheel drive, eight-speed automatic transmission, and the upscale cabin and tech that define the model.
• Audi Q8 Premium Plus: This is the best-value trim if you want a more complete luxury experience, since it builds on the Q8's standard equipment with the kind of added features that make the SUV feel more fully equipped.
• Audi Q8 Prestige: This trim suits you if you want the most upscale version of the Q8 lineup, with the richest feature set and the most premium presentation.

What Audi Q8 do most buyers choose?

The Audi Q8 years with the most listings are 2022, 2024, and 2020.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping flexibility, which can make it easier to compare prices, conditions, and equipment levels before you buy.

What is the Audi Q8's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the Q8 lineup, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. Several years have seen double-digit drops, so recent-model buyers may find more room to negotiate than they would on a vehicle with steadier pricing. The 2020, 2025, and 2021 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Audi Q8 safe?

• 2020: 8/10

For the safest used buy, the 2020 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Audi Q8 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −11.9% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −19.21%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 35.3% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $39,210. The Audi Q8 offers a refined cabin, distinctive styling, and a premium feel that make it especially appealing as a used luxury SUV.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Audi powers every Q8 with a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, and the SUV gets 335 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: Audi's MMI operating system runs both with traditional infotainment offerings on a larger screen at the center of the dashboard and a smaller screen with climate-control functions below it, and all three models have navigation and Audi Virtual Cockpit as standard in addition to a WiFi hot spot, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, HD Radio, SiriusXM, Bluetooth, Amazon Alexa integration, and front and rear smartphone compatibility.
• Safety: Every Q8, SQ8, and RS Q8 model comes with basic advanced safety features, including high beam assist, automatic windshield wipers, parking sensors, and forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking.
• Starting price: The base MSRP is $68,200.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2028 inventory to mature. These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.