Used 2018 Audi Q5 for Sale nearWaterloo, ON

How much does the 2018 Audi Q5 cost?

Prices have softened 15.77% compared to this time last year, making it a favourable time to shop this model year.

There are 353 listings available, which suggests a healthy amount of inventory for you to compare.

Is the 2018 Audi Q5 a good car?

Yes — the 2018 Audi Q5 earns a 4.8/5 user rating and a 7.8/10 expert rating. The model scores 9/10 across Technology and Safety.

You get a compact luxury SUV that’s praised for its luxurious interior, smooth ride, spacious rear seats, and strong safety features. That lines up with the overview’s emphasis on a redesigned, more sophisticated all-rounder with improved performance, more interior room, and a refined character.

With 31.2% of listings marked as good or great deals, there’s also enough market choice to help you shop selectively.

Is the 2018 Audi Q5 reliable?

Owners rate it 4.8/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

Owner feedback points to a dependable-feeling SUV with a luxurious interior, smooth driving experience, and strong safety features, while also highlighting comfort and technology as recurring strengths. The expert drive notes reinforce that sense of confidence with a powertrain that feels strong and a chassis that delivers accurate steering and solid braking.

The ownership picture is still worth a careful used-car inspection, especially for the ergonomics and the isolated shifting and braking concerns mentioned by some drivers.

What should I look for when buying a used 2018 Audi Q5?

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The standard Q5 comes in Komfort, Progressiv, and Technik trim levels. The entry trim includes AWD, 18-inch aluminium wheels, leather seats, a three-zone climate control system, and important safety features and driver-assistance technologies, while Technik adds Audi Virtual Cockpit, a 12.3-inch digital display, a full-colour head-up display, and Bang & Olufsen premium Surround Sound.
• Powertrain: You’re looking at a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder with 252 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission and Quattro all-wheel drive. The drivetrain can decouple the rear axle to help maximise fuel economy, and the Q5 also includes Drive Mode Select with five settings, including an off-road mode.
• Safety package: Audi Pre-Sense includes forward-collision detection and automatic emergency braking, and available driver assistance includes adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist, automatic high-beam headlights, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and Vehicle Exit Assist. Some safety equipment is not standard on every trim.
• Infotainment: Bluetooth and a rearview camera are standard, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available, and the MMI Touch system uses a touchpad on the centre control knob. Technik models add Audi Virtual Cockpit with a 12.3-inch digital display and embedded navigation with Google Earth imagery.
• Fuel efficiency: The expert drive notes a Natural Resources Canada combined estimate of 9.6 litres per 100 kilometres, while the test vehicle returned 11.0 L/100 km in mixed driving.

Which 2018 Audi Q5 trim should I buy?

The 2018 Audi Q5 is offered in 3 trim levels: Komfort, Progressiv, Technik.

Here's the short version:

• Komfort: This is the value-focused starting point if you want the core Q5 experience with AWD, leather seats, three-zone climate control, and key safety and driver-assistance technologies already included.
• Progressiv: This is the trim that best balances equipment and value, since it builds on the base setup without jumping all the way to the most tech-heavy version.
• Technik: Choose this if you want the most advanced cabin experience, including Audi Virtual Cockpit, the 12.3-inch digital display, the full-colour head-up display, and the Bang & Olufsen premium sound system.

Safety-package availability varies by trim, so it’s worth checking exactly which driver-assistance features are included on the specific vehicle you’re considering.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2018 Audi Q5?

This is a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can afford to be choosy if you’re shopping carefully.

• Deal availability: 31.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 353 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 15.77% compared with last year.

If you find a listing below $19,273 CAD, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2018 Audi Q5's resale value?

The current average of $19,273 CAD sits slightly below last year's $22,881 CAD.

That softer pricing means a future seller may face more competition if the market stays buyer-friendly. If you own one, condition, trim, and equipment level will matter more when it comes time to list it. Well-kept examples with desirable safety and technology features should still attract attention, but you should expect pricing pressure compared with last year.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.8/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2018 Audi Q5 safe?

The 2018 Audi Q5 earns top marks for moderate overlap frontal impact and side impact protection from IIHS, and the NHTSA gives it a five-star overall safety rating.

It earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

Audi Pre-Sense includes forward-collision detection and automatic emergency braking, and the available driver-assistance suite also includes adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist, automatic high-beam headlights, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and Vehicle Exit Assist.

One caveat is that some versions received a Marginal IIHS headlight rating, so you should pay close attention to the lighting equipment on the specific vehicle you’re considering.

Should I buy a 2018 Audi Q5 or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2018 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2018 if:

• 31.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 15.77% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.8/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• Audi’s redesigned Q5 brings the latest technology, improved performance and driving dynamics, more interior room, and a more refined overall character.

The bottom line: If you want the most polished version of this generation’s Q5, the 2018 model is the one to target because it combines the redesign’s tech, comfort, and sophistication with a softer used-market price. If you’re especially price-sensitive, you can still shop carefully and focus on the best-equipped examples, but the 2018 is the stronger all-round pick for most buyers.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.