Used Audi Q8 for Sale near Livermore, CA

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 $41,009, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $40,888 over the past year. 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 premium SUV with style, comfort, and performance.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.8/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Q8 for its luxurious interior, smooth driving feel, and strong powertrain. The model also earns recurring praise for its distinctive styling and advanced technology, which help it feel especially upscale and distinctive.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on the touch-screen-heavy interface, which can feel distracting, and the performance tuning that some reviewers describe as less exciting than the Q8's styling suggests.

41.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi Q8 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Audi Q8 as a stylish, comfortable SUV with strong power and a premium feel. Expert commentary also points to rich materials, polished road manners, and a well-equipped cabin as recurring strengths.

• Owners rate the Audi Q8 between 4.6 and 5 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 closely, especially on higher-mileage examples.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.3% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, high beam assist, automatic windshield wipers, parking sensors, Audi side assist, rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic emergency braking, a 360-degree camera system, and vehicle exit warning.
• Infotainment: Audi's MMI operating system with a larger center screen, a smaller climate-control screen, navigation, Audi Virtual Cockpit, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, HD Radio, SiriusXM, Bluetooth, Amazon Alexa integration, 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 these trims:

• Audi Q8 Premium: the entry trim with the core luxury setup, including the turbocharged V6, quattro all-wheel drive, eight-speed automatic, and the Q8's standard upscale cabin and tech.
• Audi Q8 Premium Plus: the best-value trim, adding more equipment and available upgrades for shoppers who want a richer feature set without moving to the top tier.
• Audi Q8 Prestige: the most upscale Q8 trim, aimed at buyers who want the fullest luxury experience in the lineup.
• SQ8: the performance-oriented step up, with a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8, more power, and standard air suspension.
• RS Q8: the top-performance model, with the most aggressive styling, the most powerful engine, and standard air suspension.

What Audi Q8 do most buyers choose?

The Audi Q8 years with the most listings are 2022, 2024, and 2023.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, mileage, and condition. They also tend to be the years buyers cross-shop most often, so you can often find a wider mix of trims and deal quality.

What is the Audi Q8's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the Q8 lineup, which is good news if you're shopping used. Several years have seen double-digit price drops, creating more room for value-conscious buyers to find a well-equipped SUV at a lower entry point. The smallest changes are still declines, so the overall pattern favors used shoppers rather than sellers.

The 2020, 2025, and 2019 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 −13.75% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −20.28%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 42.4% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $36,913. The Audi Q8 offers a distinctive coupe-like design, a premium cabin, and a polished driving feel that make it feel especially upscale.

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: 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: SQ8 and RS Q8 buyers also get Audi side assist, rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic emergency braking, a 360-degree camera system, and vehicle exit warning as standard.
• Starting price: The 2020 Audi Q8 has a starting MSRP of $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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

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