Used Audi Q8 for Sale near South Carolina

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 $40,598, and its lowest nationwide average price over the past year was $40,598. 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 luxury SUV with style, comfort, and performance at the center of the experience. 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 power delivery. The model also earns repeat praise for its upscale design and advanced technology, which help it feel distinctive and premium.

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

The main trade-offs center on the touch-screen-heavy interface, the ergonomic setup, and fuel economy, especially in recent expert-reviewed years.

38.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi Q8 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Audi Q8 very highly, and the feedback across model years points to a premium SUV that feels comfortable, stylish, and satisfying to drive. Expert commentary also reinforces the Q8’s strong cabin quality and polished road manners.

• 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 service 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 87.7% — 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, 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 standard turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, eight-speed automatic transmission, quattro all-wheel drive, navigation, Audi Virtual Cockpit, and a generous luxury feature set.
• Audi Q8 Premium Plus: the best-value trim for many shoppers, adding more upscale equipment and comfort-focused features while staying within the core Q8 formula.
• Audi Q8 Prestige: the most upscale Q8 trim, adding the richest equipment mix for buyers who want the most premium version of the standard model.
• SQ8 Prestige: the performance-focused upgrade with a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8, standard air suspension, and more aggressive styling and seating.
• SQ8 Premium Plus: a high-performance trim that combines the SQ8’s V8 power with a strong equipment mix.
• RS Q8: the top-performance model with the most aggressive styling, the most powerful engine, and the most specialized hardware in the lineup.

What Audi Q8 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-listing years usually give you more choices on trim, mileage, and price, which makes it easier to compare similar vehicles and find a deal that fits your budget.

What is the Audi Q8's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the model range, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while the rest of the lineup also shows meaningful declines. That pattern gives you more room to find value across several years rather than having to focus on just one.

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

The 2020 Q8 includes 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.

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 −14.37% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −20.2%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 40.8% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $36,732. The Audi Q8 offers a distinctive coupe-like design and a premium cabin 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 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 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.

How does the 2022 Audi Q8 compare to the 2022 BMW X6?

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.