New Audi SQ5 for Sale nearPine Grove, 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 $34,795, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $32,719 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 earns strong owner approval across the lineup. The all-generations owner rating is 4.81/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the SQ5 for its sporty acceleration, nimble handling, and premium cabin feel. The model also gets repeated credit for 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, driver-assistance behavior, and some tech frustrations that show up in recent expert testing.

37.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi SQ5 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the SQ5 highly, and the recurring praise centers on its strong performance, comfortable interior, and upscale feel. Expert testing also highlights a well-rounded driving character, with quick acceleration, confident road manners, and a premium 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, the long-term ownership picture looks strongest when you focus on well-kept examples with clean history reports and a complete maintenance record.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 83.8% — 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 brings the Audi Digital Stage setup, 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. It suits you if you want the core SQ5 experience with the most accessible pricing.
• Premium Plus: This trim adds the 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. It stands out as the best-value trim for many buyers because it layers in major comfort, tech, and safety upgrades.
• Prestige: This trim adds the 10.9-inch front-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.

These higher-volume years tend to draw the most shoppers because they offer a strong mix of availability, newer features, and a wide spread of pricing. More listings also give you more room to compare condition, equipment, and deal quality before you buy.

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 model years are softening more gradually than others.

The 2018, 2020, 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 −12.39% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −8.98%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 40.3% 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 $45,900. The Audi SQ5 offers a sporty, upscale character that blends quick acceleration with a premium cabin and everyday comfort.

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: 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, and other standard features include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• 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. The Premium Plus also adds a surround-view camera system, which helps to make parking easier.
• 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 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.