How much does the Audi Q5 cost in today's market?

Used Audi Q5 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Audi Q5's current nationwide average price is $27,740, and its year-round low is $23,881.28. That puts the model's pricing in a broad range across generations, with newer examples commanding much higher averages than older ones. 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 Q5 a good car?

Yes — the Audi Q5 is a strong used luxury SUV choice, anchored by an all-generations owner rating of 4.73/5.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.73/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Audi Q5 for its luxurious interior, comfortable ride, and upscale feel. They also frequently highlight its smooth performance, spaciousness, and advanced technology as major strengths.

Expert reviews rate the 2021 and 2018 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert reviews center on the transmission feel, the high base price, and styling that may not appeal to every shopper.

35.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi Q5 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Audi Q5 as a comfortable, upscale SUV with a premium cabin and smooth driving manners. Expert reviews also reinforce its polished character, especially in newer model years where standard equipment and technology are major strengths.

• Owners rate the Audi Q5 between 4.56 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is worth weighing carefully on older examples, especially if you want a lower-mileage, well-documented vehicle.

What should I look for when buying a used Audi Q5?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 83.9% — 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: adaptive cruise control, active front assist, lane departure warning, parking sensors, automatic high beams, blind spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, and exit alert
• Infotainment: 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster and 14.5-inch central touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 25 mpg combined (22 mpg city, 30 mpg highway) for the Q5 and 22 mpg combined (19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway) for the SQ5

Which Audi Q5 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Audi Q5 offers...

• Premium: The base Q5 Premium gives you the core redesign, standard quattro all-wheel drive, leather seating surfaces, and the 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster with the 14.5-inch central touchscreen. It is the starting point if you want the newest Q5 formula at the lowest entry price.
• Premium Plus: Premium Plus adds the 360-degree camera system, adaptive cruise assist, four USB-C ports, and a 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system with 3D sound. This is the best-value trim if you want the richest mix of convenience, tech, and driver-assistance upgrades.
• Prestige: Prestige brings the 10.9-inch front-passenger touchscreen, air suspension with adaptive damping, and available OLED taillights. Choose this trim if you want the most upscale Q5 experience and the most advanced cabin tech.
• SQ5 Premium: The SQ5 Premium adds the 3.0-liter turbocharged V6, sport suspension, larger front air intakes, quad exhaust tips, and 20-inch wheels on all-season run-flat tires. It suits you if you want the performance-focused version with a more aggressive look.
• SQ5 Premium Plus: SQ5 Premium Plus layers in the same performance hardware with more convenience and audio upgrades, making it the sweet spot for shoppers who want the stronger engine and a richer feature set.
• SQ5 Prestige: SQ5 Prestige adds the top-end cabin and tech equipment to the performance model, including the passenger display and the most complete feature set in the lineup.

What Audi Q5 do most buyers choose?

The Audi Q5 years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and price. They also sit close to the newest redesign, so you get a more current Q5 experience while still shopping used.

What is the Audi Q5's resale value?

Most Audi Q5 model years are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used because it creates more room for value. The biggest drops are concentrated in newer and mid-cycle years, while a few model years are falling more slowly. The 2025, 2023, and 2014 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Audi Q5 safe?

• 2025: 7/10
• 2023: 7/10
• 2021: 7/10
• 2018: 9/10

Standard driver-assist features include adaptive cruise control, active front assist, lane departure warning, parking sensors, automatic high beams, blind spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, and exit alert.

For the safest used buy, the 2018 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Audi Q5 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −4.75% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −19.04%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,627. The Audi Q5 offers a premium cabin with a comfortable ride and a polished everyday driving experience.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: All 2025 Audi Q5 models have a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and Quattro all-wheel drive (AWD), with four cylinders of turbocharged power for the base Q5 and six cylinders for the SQ5. The base model’s 2.0-liter turbo-four produces 268 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, while the SQ5’s 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 makes 362 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: Whether it’s a Q5 or an SQ5, the standard infotainment setup consists of an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster and 14.5-inch central touchscreen. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, along with a cooled wireless charging pad.
• Safety: Standard driver-assist features include adaptive cruise control, active front assist, lane departure warning, parking sensors, automatic high beams, blind spot monitoring and traffic sign recognition. Premium Plus models add a 360-degree camera system and adaptive cruise assist.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $53,795 for the base Q5 Premium SUV.

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 2027 inventory to mature.

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