For the same model year, dealers ask 20 points more than private sellers; FL is the cheapest state at -10% and MN the priciest at +25%; a manual Q5 asks +17% against the median of its model year.
Audi Q5 price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 10 | |
| 2025 | — | 6 | |
| 2024 | — | 7 | |
| 2023 | — | 19 | |
| 2022 | — | 8 | |
| 2021 | — | 20 | |
| 2020 | — | 11 | |
| 2019 | 1.6× | 30 | |
| 2018 | 1.7× | 65 | |
| 2017 | — | 24 | |
| 2016 | 2.3× | 57 | |
| 2015 | 2.2× | 82 | |
| 2014 | 2.2× | 43 | |
| 2013 | — | 28 | |
| 2012 | 3× | 33 | |
| 2011 | 2× | 33 | |
| 2010 | — | 27 | |
| 2009 | — | 6 |
For the 2023 model year, the Audi Q5 has a median asking price of $27,900; the Toyota RAV4 asks $30,110, the Honda CR-V $29,348 and the Mazda CX-5 $23,987. Only the Mazda CX-5 asks less.
Dealer or private seller
On the Audi Q5 the dealer markup works out at 20% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 881 | +8.0% | $14,414 |
| Private seller | 494 | -12.0% | $9,731 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2015 Q5, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 50–75k and 150–175k bands the asking price falls 45%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 50–75k miles | 20 | |
| 75–100k miles | 51 | |
| 100–125k miles | 95 | |
| 125–150k miles | 35 | |
| 150–175k miles | 12 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Audi Q5 is transmission: MANUAL asks +17% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | 67 | +11.7% |
| Fuel | Gas | 1,177 | -1.4% |
| Transmission | Manual | 62 | +16.9% |
| Transmission | Automatic | 1,261 | -0.3% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Audi Q5 asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is MN at +25%, cheapest FL at -10% — 35 points apart, which on a $10,870 car is roughly $3,794.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 78 | |
| NC | 32 | |
| DC | 44 | |
| CO | 82 | |
| MA | 34 | |
| AZ | 43 | |
| WA | 142 | |
| ID | 34 | |
| PA | 33 | |
| MN | 63 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Audi Q5 cost?
The median asking price is $10,870 across 1,586 live listings. A 2009 asks about $3,750 and a 2026 about $52,999. The most listed year is 2015, at $9,600.
Is a used Q5 cheaper than a Toyota RAV4?
Yes. For the 2023 model year the Q5 has a median asking price of $27,900 and the Toyota RAV4 $30,110, so the Q5 asks 7% less.
Is it cheaper to buy a Q5 from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 8.0% above and private sellers 12.0% below, a gap of about $5,580 on a 2023 at $27,900.
How much value does a Q5 lose per 25,000 miles?
About 14% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2015 Q5, measured from the 50–75k band to the 150–175k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Audi Q5 valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Q5?
Of the states with enough listings, FL asks least at -10.4% against the national median, and MN most at +24.5%. On the typical $10,870 Q5 that spread is about $3,794.
Why do Q5 prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 33 listings of the 2012 Q5, the priciest tenth asks 3× what the cheapest tenth does: $10,999 against $3,700.
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