Used Audi Q5 for Sale near Golden Lake, ON

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 $31,878 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $30,707 CAD. 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 premium compact SUV with a comfortable ride, upscale cabin, and a polished everyday driving experience. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Q5 for its luxurious interior, smooth performance, and advanced technology. Comfort, spaciousness, and the upscale feel come up again and again, along with handling that makes the Q5 feel composed and easy to live with.

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

The main trade-offs are the high price on newer versions, some ergonomic quirks, and interior materials that can feel less special than you might expect at the top end of the range.

33.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi Q5 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Q5’s comfortable ride, premium cabin, and strong standard equipment as defining strengths. Across the range, the model also earns praise for its smooth driving character and upscale feel.

• Owners rate the Audi Q5 between 4.6 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is shaped most by model year, with the second generation generally presenting the stronger used choice.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Active Front Assist, with automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, forward cross-traffic alert, and braking and evasive steering assist.
• Infotainment: A 14.5-inch touchscreen and an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster, with a third 10.9-inch touchscreen on Technik trims and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Which Audi Q5 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Audi Q5 offers these trims:

• Base: Standard quattro all-wheel drive, a 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-four with 268 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, a 14.5-inch touchscreen, an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster, and a comfortable, upscale cabin make this the entry point for buyers who want the core Q5 experience.
• Progressiv: Adds more equipment and suits buyers who want a better-equipped Q5 without moving to the top trim.
• Technik: Adds the 10.9-inch passenger display, the most advanced tech presentation, and available air springs; this is the best-value trim if you want the fullest feature set.

What Audi Q5 do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be the easiest places to shop because you get more inventory to compare and a better chance of finding the right colour, trim, and price combination. They also tend to attract more deal-priced listings, which can make them especially appealing for used buyers.

What is the Audi Q5's resale value?

Most model years show double-digit price declines, which creates more room for used buyers to find value. The newer and older years alike are moving lower, and the pattern points to a market where shoppers can benefit from broad price softening across the range.

The 2025, 2021, and 2018 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

The Q5’s latest safety package includes standard automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, forward cross-traffic alert, and braking and evasive steering assist.

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 −12.22% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −21.76%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 38.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $37,339 CAD. The Audi Q5 offers a refined cabin, a smooth ride, and a premium everyday driving experience.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest Q5 uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-four with 268 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, plus a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
• Tech: The latest model adds a 14.5-inch touchscreen, an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 10.9-inch passenger display on Technik trims.
• Safety: The latest model adds standard automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, forward cross-traffic alert, and braking and evasive steering assist.
• Starting price: The latest Q5 starts at $62,860 CAD.

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.

How does the 2024 Audi Q5 compare to the 2024 BMW X3?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.