Used Audi SQ5 for Sale nearCatskill, NY

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 $34,651, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $32,664 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 is a strong pick if you want a sporty luxury SUV with broad owner appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.81/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its sporty performance, luxurious comfort, and advanced technology, along with its powerful acceleration and nimble handling. The premium interior quality and everyday usability also come through as recurring strengths.

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

The main trade-offs center on fuel economy and driver-assistance behavior, with recent expert feedback calling out poor fuel economy, the absence of hands-free driving tech, and some frustrating safety-system behavior.

37.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi SQ5 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Audi SQ5 highly for sporty performance, luxurious comfort, and advanced technology, and the newest expert review also praises its comfort, strong acceleration, and premium interior quality. Across the model line, the SQ5 comes across as a well-liked performance SUV that delivers a polished daily-driving experience.

• Owners rate the Audi SQ5 between 4.5 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable overall, but you should still check service history carefully and pay close attention to any signs of prior damage or inconsistent maintenance.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 84.2% — 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: This is the entry point and brings the Audi Digital Stage, the 11.9-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus display, the 14.5-inch MMI touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a navigation system, and standard safety features.
• Premium Plus: This is the best-value trim if you want a stronger mix of equipment and convenience, adding the 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen high-end 3D surround-sound system, a configurable head-up display, Adaptive Cruise Assist with lane-centering assist, and a surround-view camera system.
• Prestige: This top trim adds the 10.9-inch front-passenger touchscreen, Dynamic Interaction Lighting, and available appearance touches such as customizable digital daytime running lights, OLED taillights, and ambient cabin lighting.

What Audi SQ5 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices on trim, color, mileage, and price, which is why they tend to be the most popular used picks. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and more accessible pricing.

What is the Audi SQ5's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the model line, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. Several years have seen double-digit drops, while the smallest declines are still meaningful enough to improve value for buyers. The pattern also suggests that newer examples are still adjusting in price, creating opportunities if you want recent-model features without paying new-car pricing.

The 2025, 2018, and 2020 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 −6.32% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −12.03%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 40.4% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $45,616. The Audi SQ5 offers a sporty, premium driving character with strong acceleration, a quiet cabin, and a comfortable ride. Consider waiting if:
• Powertrain/efficiency: Audi equips the SQ5 with a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine, 362 horsepower, 406 pound-feet of torque, and 22 mpg combined.
• Tech: 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 10.9-inch touchscreen for the front passenger.
• Safety: The latest model adds Adaptive Cruise Assist technology, which pairs adaptive cruise control with lane-centering assist for highway use, plus a surround-view camera system.
• Starting price: Audi offers the 2025 SQ5 and SQ5 Sportback in trim levels priced from $66,095 to $74,295.

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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.