A 2021 Audi Q5 still asks 37% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 87 suvs we price, that ranks #72, below the 46% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 1 (−30.4%), after which losses ease to about 13.2% a year. Mileage costs it 60%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 496 listings.
Audi Q5 value by year
The newest Q5 at under half the 2026 price is the 2022, with a median asking price of $19,999 (38% of it). A 2016 and a 2015 ask almost the same, $9,899 against $9,900, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $49,827 | $56,999 | 12 | |
| 2025 | $31,596 | $39,968 | 5 | |
| 2024 | $26,996 | $39,990 | 7 | |
| 2023 | $21,888 | $31,720 | 17 | |
| 2022 | $16,500 | $27,638 | 8 | |
| 2021 | $14,900 | $25,500 | 22 | |
| 2020 | $11,995 | $23,850 | 13 | |
| 2019 | $12,995 | $20,500 | 31 | |
| 2018 | $10,458 | $18,999 | 70 | |
| 2017 | $9,000 | $13,000 | 22 | |
| 2016 | $6,400 | $13,299 | 54 | |
| 2015 | $6,450 | $13,995 | 79 | |
| 2014 | $4,900 | $12,618 | 37 | |
| 2013 | $5,500 | $10,995 | 23 | |
| 2012 | $3,700 | $10,998 | 40 | |
| 2011 | $3,200 | $7,995 | 26 | |
| 2010 | $2,000 | $9,500 | 24 | |
| 2009 | $2,750 | $7,000 | 6 |
How the Audi Q5 depreciates
The newest Audi Q5 has a median asking price of $52,999; a 17-year-older one runs about $3,750 — roughly 93% lost over 17 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Audi Q5 hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota RAV4 keeps 60%, the Jeep Wrangler 56% and the Honda CR-V 59%, against 37% for the Q5. The Toyota RAV4, Jeep Wrangler and Honda CR-V hold value better than the Q5.
The Audi Q5 market right now
Adjust your Audi Q5 value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Audi Q5 about 60% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2026 Audi Q5: a dealer trade-in offer is around $49,827, selling private-party nets about $52,999, and a lot asks near $56,999 — a $7,172 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Q5 costs a median 6% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 5 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Audi Q5 price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $27,950 (10) | $29,790 (41) | +7% |
| 2022 | $23,499 (6) | $24,977 (19) | +6% |
| 2021 | $23,000 (7) | $19,950 (37) | −13% |
| 2020 | $14,950 (5) | $20,488 (25) | +37% |
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Audi Q5 value FAQ
How much is a Audi Q5 worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $3,750 to $52,999 across 18 model years. A 2026 is worth about $52,999, the median of 12 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Audi Q5's value?
Among Q5s from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $32,823, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $10,058; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 60%.
Which Audi Q5 year is the best value?
The newest Q5 at under half the 2026 price is the 2022, with a median asking price of $19,999 (38% of it). A 2016 and a 2015 ask almost the same, $9,899 against $9,900, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Audi Q5 cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 6% more, across 5 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Q5 hold value better than the Toyota RAV4?
No: over 5 years the Q5 keeps 37% of its value and the Toyota RAV4 60%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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