Used Audi SQ5 for Sale nearAnkeny, IA

How much does the Audi SQ5 cost in today's market?

Used Audi SQ5 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Audi SQ5's current nationwide average price is $34,299, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $32,631 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 SQ5 a good car?

Yes — the Audi SQ5 earns strong praise from owners for its sporty performance, luxurious comfort, and advanced technology.

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

Owners consistently highlight the SQ5's powerful acceleration, nimble handling, and premium interior quality. The model also stands out for being comfortable on everyday drives and long trips, while its technology and cabin presentation add to the appeal.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on poor fuel economy, the absence of hands-free driving tech, and safety-system behavior that can undermine confidence.

35.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi SQ5 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the SQ5 for sporty performance, luxurious comfort, and advanced technology, and expert testing also highlights its strong driving character and premium feel. Across the model line, it comes across as a well-liked performance SUV with broad owner approval.

• Owners rate the Audi SQ5 between 4.5 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 carefully and prioritizing well-documented examples.

What should I look for when buying a used Audi SQ5?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 83.6% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Standard safety features include automatic high-beam headlights, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, a semi-autonomous parking assistance system, and a safe exit assist system.
• Infotainment: Audi Digital Stage includes an 11.9-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus digital instrumentation display, a 14.5-inch OLED touchscreen for the Multimedia Interface (MMI) infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a navigation system.
• Fuel efficiency: The official EPA fuel economy rating is 22 mpg combined.

Which Audi SQ5 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Audi SQ5 offers these trims:

• Premium: The entry trim includes the Audi Digital Stage setup with an 11.9-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus display, a 14.5-inch OLED MMI touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, standard safety features, and the turbocharged V6 powertrain; it gives you the core SQ5 experience.
• Premium Plus: This trim adds a 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen high-end 3D surround-sound system, a configurable head-up display, and Adaptive Cruise Assist with lane-centering assist, making it the best-value choice for many buyers.
• Prestige: This trim adds a 10.9-inch passenger touchscreen, Dynamic Interaction Lighting, and richer appearance and cabin touches, making it the most feature-rich version.

What Audi SQ5 do most buyers choose?

The Audi SQ5 years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2022.

These higher-volume years tend to attract more shoppers because they offer a strong mix of availability, newer features, and pricing that has already moved down from original levels. That combination makes them especially appealing if you want more choices without jumping to the newest model year.

What is the Audi SQ5's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the SQ5 lineup, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. Several years have seen double-digit drops, while the smallest changes are still declines, so the model's pricing has generally softened across the board.

The 2020, 2025, and 2018 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Audi SQ5 safe?

• 2025: 4/10

Standard safety features include automatic high-beam headlights, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, a semi-autonomous parking assistance system, and a safe exit assist system.

Should I buy a used Audi SQ5 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −5.8% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.98%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $45,334. The Audi SQ5 offers a polished blend of sporty performance, comfort, and upscale cabin quality that makes it appealing across model years.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Audi equips the SQ5 with a sweetheart of a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine. It produces 362 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque on premium fuel.
• Tech: Audi Digital Stage includes an 11.9-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus digital instrumentation display and a 14.5-inch OLED touchscreen for the Multimedia Interface (MMI) infotainment system.
• Safety: Choose the Premium Plus trim, and Audi adds its Adaptive Cruise Assist technology, which pairs the adaptive cruise control with lane-centering assist for highway use.
• Starting price: Audi offers the 2025 SQ5 and SQ5 Sportback in Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige trim levels, priced from $66,095 to $74,295, with a $1,295 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 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 2025 Audi SQ5 compare to the 2022 Porsche Macan?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2025 Audi SQ5:

• Pros: Fun to drive, Comfortable, Impressive technology.
• Cons: Poor fuel economy, Lacks hands-free driving tech, Hallucinating safety features.

2022 Porsche Macan:

• Pros: Stylish design, Fun to drive, Premium interior materials.
• Cons: Cramped back seat, Not much cargo space, Unimpressive infotainment system.

Our experts score the 2025 Audi SQ5 7.2/10 and the 2022 Porsche Macan 7/10. The SQ5 leans into comfort and technology, while the Macan emphasizes style and premium materials. The SQ5 also brings stronger output and better highway mpg, while the Macan's lower average used price and larger listing pool may make it easier to shop.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.