New Audi Q5 for Sale nearVernon, NY

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 $27,434, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,807. 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 choice if you want a refined luxury SUV with broad owner appeal and a premium feel. The all-generations owner rating is 4.73/5 across every model year in the data.

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

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

The main trade-offs center on interior materials in some recent years, ergonomic quirks, and pricing that can climb quickly as you move up the lineup. Some recent expert reviews also point to a design that feels less distinctive than before.

38.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi Q5 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Q5 as a comfortable, upscale SUV with a smooth ride and strong everyday usability. Expert reviews also reinforce its polished driving character and well-equipped nature.

• 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 most worth watching on older first-generation models, where reported engine and timing-chain concerns can make a careful history check especially important.

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: Audi's quattro all-wheel drive (AWD), a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, rear parking sensors, lane-departure warning, front and rear cross-traffic alerts, drowsy-driver alert, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, forward cross-traffic alert, braking and evasive steering assist, lane-keep assist, and rear emergency braking.
• Infotainment: A 14.5-inch touchscreen, an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.9-inch passenger touchscreen on Prestige trims, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Google built-in apps, and Audi Connect Care.

Which Audi Q5 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Audi Q5 offers these trims:

• Premium: The entry trim includes leather upholstery, aluminum interior accents, heated front seats, a panoramic moonroof, an 11.9-inch virtual cockpit driver display, a 14.5-inch infotainment screen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ambient lighting, an updated Audi digital assistant, and a 10-speaker audio system.
• Premium Plus: This trim adds forward cross-traffic alert, braking and evasive steering assist, and lane-keep assist through Adaptive Cruise Assist, making it the best-value choice for shoppers who want more driver-assistance tech.
• Prestige: This trim adds the 10.9-inch passenger display, Park Assist Pro, rear emergency braking, and available air springs, along with the most premium tech and convenience features.

What Audi Q5 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to attract more shoppers because they usually offer a strong mix of newer features, broader availability, and more competitive pricing. That combination makes them easier to compare and shop confidently.

What is the Audi Q5's resale value?

Most model years in the Q5 lineup are down year over year, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. The steepest drops are concentrated in several newer and mid-cycle years, while a few years are falling more gradually.

The 2023, 2025, and 2015 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Audi Q5 safe?

• 2026: 8/10
• 2025: 7/10
• 2023: 7/10
• 2021: 7/10
• 2018: 9/10

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 −6.7% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −17.26%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 40.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,953. The Audi Q5 offers a refined cabin, a comfortable ride, and a polished overall character that make it easy to live with.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Every Q5 gets a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four with 268 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, plus EPA-rated fuel economy of 21 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined.
• Tech: A 14.5-inch touchscreen, an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Google built-in apps come standard.
• Safety: The latest model adds a center frontal airbag, rear side airbags, rear emergency braking, and standard lane-keep assist through Adaptive Cruise Assist.
• Starting price: The Q5 starts at $52,800 for the Premium trim.

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 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.