Used Audi Q5 for Sale nearNew Waterford, NS

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 $31,178 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $30,669 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 broad appeal and a consistently high owner rating. The all-generations owner rating is 4.73/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Q5 for its luxurious interior, smooth performance, and comfortable ride. Spaciousness and upscale feel also come up often, along with the model’s polished everyday character and easy-to-live-with nature.

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

The main trade-offs centre on design that can feel polarising, a transmission that can be frustrating, and pricing that sits high for the segment. Some recent versions also bring tech features that are especially appealing if you value convenience and a modern cabin.

33.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi Q5 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Audi Q5 for its luxurious feel, smooth driving experience, and comfortable interior. Expert feedback also points to a refined, well-equipped package with strong everyday usability.

• Owners rate the Audi Q5 between 4.56 and 5.0 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 are shopping a higher-mileage Q5.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: All 2025 Audi Q5 models have a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive (AWD), with four cylinders of turbocharged power for the base Q5 and six cylinders for the SQ5. The base model’s 2.0-litre turbo-four produces 268 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, while the SQ5’s 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 makes 362 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimated combined fuel economy of 9.4 litres per 100 kilometres for the Q5 and 10.7 L/100 km for the SQ5.

Which Audi Q5 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Audi Q5 offers these trims:

• Q5: The base model brings the standard 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster, 14.5-inch central touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cooled wireless charging pad, leather seating surfaces, and standard quattro AWD. It is the best-value choice if you want the core Q5 experience with strong standard equipment.
• Progressiv: This trim adds four USB-C ports and a 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system with 3D sound, making it a smart step up if you want richer in-cabin tech and audio.
• Technik: The top trim adds a 10.9-inch touchscreen for the front passenger and available air suspension with adaptive damping, making it the most feature-rich choice for shoppers who want the fullest tech and comfort experience.
• SQ5: The performance model adds a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6, sport suspension, 21-inch wheels with performance tires, matte chrome trim, larger front air intakes, a more prominent rear diffuser, and quad exhaust tips. It suits you if you want the most powerful and most athletic Q5 variant.

What Audi Q5 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to be the easiest places to shop because you get more choice in trims, colours, and equipment combinations. They also usually give you a better chance of finding a well-priced listing that matches your budget and feature priorities.

What is the Audi Q5's resale value?

Most model years show sizeable year-over-year price declines, which is good news if you are shopping used and want stronger value. The steepest drops are concentrated in newer and mid-cycle examples, while the smallest change appears in the newest model year. Overall, the table points to a market where used buyers can benefit from meaningful price movement across much of 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?

• 2025: 7/10
• 2023: 7/10
• 2021: 7/10
• 2018: 9/10

Standard driver assist features include adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning with swerve and turn aids, lane departure warning, parking sensors, automatic high beams, blind spot monitoring and traffic sign recognition. Also standard is an exit alert feature that uses the interior ambient lighting to flash warnings if occupants are about to open the door into the path of an oncoming vehicle or cyclist.

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 −5.55% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −24.11%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $39,156 CAD. The Audi Q5 offers a roomy cabin, a large trunk, and a polished, upscale feel that suits everyday use.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: All 2025 Audi Q5 models have a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive (AWD), with four cylinders of turbocharged power for the base Q5 and six cylinders for the SQ5.
• Tech: Whether it’s a Q5 or an SQ5, the standard infotainment setup consists of an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster and 14.5-inch central touchscreen, and the top Technik trim level adds a 10.9-inch touchscreen for the front passenger.
• Safety: Standard driver assist features include adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning with swerve and turn aids, lane departure warning, parking sensors, automatic high beams, blind spot monitoring and traffic sign recognition.
• Starting price: Pricing started at $62,150 CAD for the base Q5 SUV.

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.