New Audi SQ5 for Sale nearGood Hope, IL

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 $34,917, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $32,706 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 with broad owner appeal.

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. 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, including the absence of hands-free driving tech and the occasional overactive braking response.

36.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi SQ5 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Audi SQ5 highly, and the expert review data also points to a well-rounded SUV with strong performance, comfort, and technology. Across the model years in the data, the SQ5 keeps earning praise for its sporty character and premium feel.

• 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 if you focus on well-kept examples and verify history, especially on older vehicles with higher accident rates.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 83.6% — 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, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• 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 it brings the Audi Digital Stage setup with an 11.9-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus display, a 14.5-inch OLED MMI touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and standard safety features.
• Premium Plus: This is the best-value trim, adding a 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 trim adds a 10.9-inch passenger touchscreen, Dynamic Interaction Lighting, and Fine Nappa leather, along with the most upscale cabin presentation.

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 be the easiest to shop because you get more inventory to compare, which can improve your odds of finding the right color, mileage, and price combination. They also tend to attract more buyers because they sit close to the sweet spot between newer features and used-car value.

What is the Audi SQ5's resale value?

The SQ5's used prices are moving lower across the board, which can work in your favor if you're shopping for value. Several years are posting double-digit declines, so recent-model buyers may find better entry points than they did a year ago. The spread also shows that some older examples are falling more slowly than newer ones.

The 2018, 2023, 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 −12.59% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −8.65%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 38.9% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 39.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $45,988. The Audi SQ5 offers a sporty, premium driving character with strong acceleration and a refined cabin.

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.
• Tech: The Premium and Premium Plus trim levels include 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.
• Safety: Choose the Premium Plus trim, and Audi adds its Adaptive Cruise Assist technology, which pairs the adaptive cruise control with lane-centering assist for highway use.
• 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.