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 $42,394, and its year-round low is $41,421.41. That puts the model's pricing squarely in the middle of its recent-year spread, with newer examples commanding a clear premium. 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 pick if you want a stylish, upscale SUV with a premium feel. 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. Across the model years, the cabin quality, smooth handling, and strong power delivery come through as recurring strengths, along with the advanced technology and refined driving experience. Expert impressions also reinforce the Q8’s upscale character, with clean design, rich materials, and polished road manners standing out.

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

The main trade-offs center on touch-heavy controls, less headroom and cargo space than the Q7, and fuel efficiency that trails more conventional luxury SUVs. Those are the kinds of compromises you make for the Q8’s more exclusive, performance-luxury personality.

30.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi Q8 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Audi Q8 highly for comfort, style, and everyday drivability, and expert commentary points to strong build quality and a polished premium feel. The model’s appeal is reinforced by its smooth power delivery and upscale cabin experience.

• 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 tied more to premium-SUV upkeep and the condition of major systems than to day-to-day satisfaction.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 89.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Audi side assist, rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic emergency braking, a 360-degree camera system, and vehicle exit warning on SQ8 and RS Q8 models.
• Infotainment: Audi's MMI operating system with a larger center screen and a smaller climate-control screen below it, 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: The entry Q8 trim gives you the core luxury setup, including the turbocharged V6, quattro all-wheel drive, the eight-speed automatic, and the model’s standard tech and comfort features.
• Audi Q8 Premium Plus: This is the best-value trim if you want a more fully equipped Q8 with the upscale features that make the model feel especially premium.
• Audi Q8 Prestige: This trim sits at the top of the Q8 lineup and suits you if you want the most luxurious equipment and the fullest feature set.
• SQ8: This performance-focused trim adds a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8, more powerful acceleration, and a more aggressive driving character.
• RS Q8: This is the top-performance trim, with the most powerful engine and the most aggressive styling and capability in the lineup.

What Audi Q8 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, mileage, and equipment mix. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and broader availability.

What is the Audi Q8's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the lineup, which is good news if you're shopping used. Several years have seen double-digit drops, so you can often step into a newer Q8 at a meaningfully lower price than before. 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 −12.21% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −19.88%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 32.4% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,938. The Audi Q8 offers a refined, upscale cabin with a distinctive coupe-like design that gives it a more exclusive feel.

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 screens, 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: 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: $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 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.