Used Audi SQ5 for Sale nearSan Diego, CA

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 $35,088, and its lowest point over the past year was $32,666. 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 with quick acceleration, a comfortable cabin, and advanced tech. The all-generations owner rating is 4.81/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the SQ5 for its sporty performance, luxurious comfort, and advanced technology features. The model also earns repeat praise for its powerful acceleration, nimble handling, and premium interior quality, 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, driver-assistance behavior, and some tech frustrations that show up in recent expert reviews.

37.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi SQ5 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the SQ5 highly, and the review summaries point to a blend of sporty performance, comfort, and premium-feeling technology that keeps the model appealing across years. Expert commentary also reinforces the SQ5’s strong driving character and upscale cabin 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 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 82.9% — 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, and we observed 20.4 mpg during testing.

Which Audi SQ5 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Audi SQ5 offers these trims:

• Premium: This is the entry point, and it includes the Audi Digital Stage with an 11.9-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus display and a 14.5-inch OLED MMI touchscreen, plus standard safety features and the lower-grade leather with Dinamica artificial suede inserts.
• Premium Plus: This is the best-value trim if you want the biggest step up in everyday equipment, adding the 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen high-end 3D surround-sound system, a configurable head-up display, and Adaptive Cruise Assist with lane-centering assist, along with 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.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare and a wider spread of pricing and deal quality. That usually makes it easier to find the right combination of features, condition, and value.

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 smaller declines suggest some trims and years are softening more gradually than others.

The 2018, 2023, 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

The 2025 SQ5 includes standard driver-assistance features such as automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and rear cross-traffic alert. Premium Plus adds Adaptive Cruise Assist with lane-centering assist and a surround-view camera 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 −12.97% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −8.59%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 38.5% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 40.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $46,032. The Audi SQ5 offers a sporty, upscale driving character with a cabin that feels premium and comfortable for everyday use.

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 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.

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 September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.