Used Audi Q8 for Sale nearSanta Maria, 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 $41,365, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $41,212 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 a polished driving feel. The all-generations owner rating is 4.84/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Q8 for its smooth handling, luxurious cabin, and strong power delivery. The model also earns repeat praise for its clean design and advanced technology, which help it feel upscale and distinctive.

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

The main trade-offs are the touch-screen-heavy controls, the poor ergonomic design noted by experts, and the fairly pedestrian performance called out in the 2020 test drive.

38.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi Q8 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Audi Q8 highly for its comfort, style, and strong performance across the model years in the data. Expert commentary also points to a premium cabin, solid build quality, and a refined driving character.

• 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 worth checking carefully because some model years are associated with potential issues involving the 48-volt mild hybrid system, the air suspension, and infotainment software glitches.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 88.3% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, 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 navigation and Audi Virtual Cockpit, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• 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: This is the entry point to the lineup and gives you the Q8’s core luxury-SUV character with the standard turbocharged V6, quattro all-wheel drive, and the model’s rich interior presentation.
• Audi Q8 Premium Plus: This is the best-value trim, adding a stronger mix of convenience and luxury equipment for shoppers who want the Q8’s upscale feel with a more complete feature set.
• Audi Q8 Prestige: This trim suits buyers who want the most upscale version of the Q8 experience, with the fullest luxury presentation and the most premium equipment in the lineup.
• SQ8 Prestige: This trim adds the SQ8’s more powerful V8 performance and standard air suspension, making it the pick for buyers who want a more serious performance edge.
• SQ8 Premium Plus: This trim combines the SQ8’s V8 power with a well-rounded equipment mix for shoppers who want performance and value together.
• RS Q8: This is the top-performance model, adding the most aggressive tuning, the most powerful engine, and the most distinctive trim-specific design details.

What Audi Q8 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually draw more shoppers because they offer a broader selection of prices, trims, and conditions. That also tends to make it easier to find a Q8 that matches your budget and equipment priorities.

What is the Audi Q8's resale value?

The table shows broad double-digit price declines across the lineup, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. Newer model years are also moving down sharply, so recent Q8s may offer more room for value than their original pricing suggests.

The 2019, 2025, and 2020 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 −13.5% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −20.45%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 38.2% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $37,440. The Audi Q8 offers a distinctive coupe-like design, a premium cabin, and a refined, upscale driving character.

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 powertrain 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, and the list includes high beam assist, automatic windshield wipers, parking sensors, and forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking.
• 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.