New Audi SQ5 for Sale nearSaint Louis, MO

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 $35,296, 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 earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.81/5 across every model year in the data. Owners consistently praise its sporty acceleration, nimble handling, luxurious comfort, and premium interior quality, along with the advanced technology that gives it a polished everyday feel. Expert reviews also point to its performance, comfort, and tech-rich cabin as recurring strengths.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on fuel economy and driver-assistance behavior, with recent expert coverage calling out poor fuel economy, the absence of a hands-free option, and unprompted emergency braking.

35.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi SQ5 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Audi SQ5 highly, and the recurring praise centers on its sporty performance, luxurious comfort, and advanced technology. Expert coverage also reinforces that it feels like a well-rounded performance SUV with strong everyday usability.

• 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 condition because accident rates rise in older model years.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 83.2% — 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 with an 11.9-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus display, a 14.5-inch OLED MMI touchscreen, standard navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the standard safety suite.
• 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 front-passenger touchscreen, Dynamic Interaction Lighting, and Fine Nappa leather, along with customizable digital daytime running lights, OLED taillights, and ambient cabin lighting.

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 attract more shoppers because they offer a strong mix of availability, newer features, and pricing that has already moved down from original levels.

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 models are softening more gradually than others. Overall, the pattern points to improving value for buyers who want a newer SQ5 without paying new-car pricing.

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

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 −12.86% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −7.99%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 35.1% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 37%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $46,217. The Audi SQ5 offers a sporty, premium driving character with a comfortable cabin and strong everyday usability.

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, plus 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 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.