Used Audi Q5 for Sale nearLively, 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 $31,071 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $30,684 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 used luxury SUV choice if you want comfort, refinement, and a premium-feeling cabin.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Q5 for its upscale interior, smooth ride, and spacious, practical layout. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its comfortable cabin and polished driving feel, with technology and premium features adding to its appeal.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-tested years centre on expensive pricing, interior materials that feel less impressive than expected, and some ergonomic quirks.

29.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi Q5 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Audi Q5 as comfortable, refined, and upscale, with a smooth ride and a premium cabin that stands out across model years. Expert commentary also points to a well-equipped, polished SUV that delivers a calm driving experience and strong everyday usability.

• 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 worth weighing carefully on older examples, especially if you want a lower-stress ownership experience.

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, an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster, 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 seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, a 14.5-inch touchscreen, an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster, and standard driver-assistance features; best for buyers who want the core Q5 experience.
• Progressiv: Adds more equipment over the base trim and suits shoppers who want a richer feature set without moving to the top trim.
• Technik: Adds the passenger-side 10.9-inch touchscreen, the available Bang & Olufsen stereo, and the optional air springs; best-value trim for buyers who want the most technology and premium features.

What Audi Q5 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually give you more choice in trims, colours, and pricing, which makes it easier to find a Q5 that fits your budget and feature priorities. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often, so inventory stays deeper.

What is the Audi Q5's resale value?

Most Audi Q5 model years show double-digit price declines year over year, which can create attractive opportunities for used buyers. The newer model years are also falling, but at a somewhat smaller pace than several older ones, so recent inventory still offers meaningful value. The 2021, 2025, and 2015 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

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 −12.01% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −18.89%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 30.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $37,894 CAD. The Audi Q5 offers a refined cabin, a comfortable ride, and a premium feel that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest Q5 pairs a 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-four with 268 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, plus standard quattro all-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
• Tech: The latest Q5 adds a 14.5-inch touchscreen, an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.9-inch passenger touchscreen on Technik trims, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: The latest Q5 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 November 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.