Used Audi SQ5 for Sale near Mooresville, NC

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 $33,986, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $32,621 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 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 that blends performance, comfort, and technology.

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

Owners consistently praise the SQ5 for its quick acceleration, nimble handling, and premium cabin feel. They also highlight its comfortable ride and advanced technology, which make it appealing for both daily driving and longer trips.

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

The main trade-offs center on fuel economy and driver-assistance behavior, along with technology that can feel frustrating in some situations.

37.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi SQ5 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the SQ5 highly, and the feedback across model years points to a sporty, comfortable, and well-equipped luxury SUV that delivers strong everyday satisfaction. Expert commentary also reinforces its appeal as a performance-focused model with a premium feel and advanced technology.

• 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 looks manageable overall, but you should pay close attention to vehicle history and maintenance records, especially on older examples.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 83% — 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 and a 14.5-inch OLED touchscreen for the Multimedia Interface (MMI) infotainment system, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

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 OLED MMI touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and standard safety features.
• Premium Plus: This is the best-value trim because it adds the 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen high-end 3D surround-sound system, a configurable head-up display, and Adaptive Cruise Assist with lane-centering assist, plus a surround-view camera system.
• Prestige: This trim adds the 10.9-inch front passenger touchscreen, Dynamic Interaction Lighting, and Fine Nappa leather, along with customizable lighting details that give the cabin a more upscale feel.

What Audi SQ5 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they usually offer a stronger mix of availability, pricing, and deal opportunities. That gives you more choices when comparing mileage, condition, and equipment.

What is the Audi SQ5's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the model years, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. Several years have seen double-digit drops, while the smallest change is still a decline, so the pricing trend is clearly favorable for buyers right now.

The 2020, 2018, and 2019 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 2024 model is at −13.05% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −10.73%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 38.7% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 41.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $44,905. The Audi SQ5 offers a balanced mix of sporty performance, comfortable ride quality, and premium cabin character.

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. The official EPA fuel economy rating is 22 mpg combined.
• 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, and other standard features include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: The Premium Plus trim adds Adaptive Cruise Assist technology, which pairs the adaptive cruise control with lane-centering assist for highway use, and it also adds a surround-view camera system.
• 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 stands out for comfort and technology, while the Macan leans into style and premium materials. The Macan also has a much larger listing pool, while the SQ5 brings stronger standard tech and a more powerful engine.

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

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