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Audi Q5 Depreciation Calculator

Calculate the Audi Q5 depreciation rate by year, mileage, and country — with accident-history adjustments and a year-by-year depreciation chart.

The Audi Q5 is a compact luxury SUV that balances refined interior quality, quattro all-wheel drive, and strong brand prestige. Like most German luxury vehicles, it depreciates faster than mainstream SUVs, retaining roughly 50% of MSRP after five years, though SQ5 and PHEV variants hold their resale value slightly better.

1-year depreciation
20%
5-year retention
48%
MSRP
$45,400–$67k
Avg mi / year
13,000

Depreciation inputs

Depreciation during your 5-year ownership
$29,146
-52%
Value at purchase
$56,050
Brand new
Value when you sell
$26,904
5y / 60,000 mi
Depreciation / year
$5,829
Depreciation / mi
$0.49
FY II
3rd generation · started 2025

Current generation — no successor has launched yet.

Depreciation curve · your ownership window

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Year-by-year depreciation

Depreciation rate per year, based on an MSRP of $56,050

Age Value % Retained Annual depreciation
New $56,050 100%
Year 1 $44,840 80% -$11,210 (20%)
Year 2 $39,235 70% -$5,605 (12.5%)
Year 3 $34,191 61% -$5,044 (12.9%)
Year 4 $30,267 54% -$3,924 (11.5%)
Year 5 $26,904 48% -$3,363 (11.1%)
Year 6 $24,102 43% -$2,802 (10.4%)
Year 7 $21,299 38% -$2,803 (11.6%)
Year 8 $19,057 34% -$2,242 (10.5%)
Year 9 $16,815 30% -$2,242 (11.8%)
Year 10 $15,134 27% -$1,681 (10%)

Audi Q5 depreciation by country

The same car depreciates at different rates in different markets. Here's how the Audi Q5 depreciation rate changes across the seven major markets we track.

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United States
Baseline

Baseline market. The Q5 is Audi's best-selling model in the US, and quattro AWD keeps demand steady in the used market, though it still depreciates faster than a Lexus RX.

Currency: USD Unit: mi
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Canada
+2% retention

Strong winter-market demand for quattro SUVs helps the Q5 retain value slightly better than in the US. Certified pre-owned Q5s sell quickly in Ontario and Quebec.

Currency: CAD Unit: km
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United Kingdom
-6% retention

Q5 is popular as a company and executive car, but diesel variants (40 TDI) have depreciated faster due to ULEZ and clean-air zone restrictions in London and other cities.

Currency: GBP Unit: mi
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Europe
-4% retention

Strong home-market brand loyalty in Germany and Austria supports resale, though stricter emissions rules and fleet turnover have softened used diesel Q5 values.

Currency: EUR Unit: km
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Saudi Arabia
+5% retention

Luxury German SUVs hold value well in Saudi Arabia, though the Q5 plays second fiddle to the Q7 and Q8. Warranty-backed dealer cars retain value best.

Currency: SAR Unit: km
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India
-12% retention

Imported as a CBU with high duties, so Q5 depreciation is steep once out of warranty due to expensive service and parts. Metro-city buyers prefer newer model-year units.

Currency: INR Unit: km
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Australia
-7% retention

Luxury Car Tax and high dealer service costs accelerate Q5 depreciation. SQ5 and TDI variants command a slight premium in the used market due to limited supply.

Currency: AUD Unit: km

Audi Q5 depreciation after an accident

An accident on a vehicle's history permanently increases its depreciation rate, even after perfect repairs. Here's how much extra depreciation each severity level adds to a Audi Q5.

Minor accident
+9% depreciation

Paintwork, bumper scuffs, non-structural repairs. Disclosed on history reports but limited resale impact.

Moderate accident
+20% depreciation

Panel replacement, airbag deployment, meaningful CARFAX entry. Significantly accelerates depreciation.

Major accident
+35% depreciation

Frame damage, flood, salvage title. Permanent depreciation hit even after full restoration.

This "diminished value" is the extra depreciation a car carries after an accident. Insurance rarely reimburses it — our calculator bakes it into every depreciation estimate.

Audi Q5 FAQ

How much does an Audi Q5 depreciate per year?
An Audi Q5 typically depreciates about 20% in its first year and 8–10% per year after that. After 5 years, expect the Q5 to retain around 48% of its original MSRP, which is roughly average for the compact luxury SUV segment but below non-luxury rivals like the Toyota RAV4.
What is an Audi Q5 worth after 5 years?
A Q5 Premium Plus bought new for around $52,000 will typically be worth $24,000–$26,000 after 5 years and ~65,000 miles. SQ5 performance trims and the 55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid tend to retain an extra 2–4% due to their limited supply in the used market.
Does the Audi Q5 depreciate faster than a BMW X3 or Mercedes GLC?
Depreciation across the German luxury compact SUV segment is very similar, with all three losing roughly 50–55% over five years. The Q5 slightly outperforms the GLC on 5-year retention but trails the X3 by 1–2 percentage points depending on trim and region.
How much does an accident reduce a Q5's resale value?
A minor accident typically reduces Q5 value by about 9%, a moderate one by ~20%, and a major accident with structural damage by 35% or more. Luxury buyers are especially sensitive to Carfax history, so diminished value losses are steeper than on mainstream SUVs.
Is a used Audi Q5 a good value given its depreciation?
Yes — a 3-year-old Q5 often sells for 60–65% of its original MSRP, meaning a $55,000 Prestige can be had for around $34,000. Buying used lets someone else absorb the steepest depreciation, but budget for higher maintenance costs once the 4-year/50,000-mile warranty expires.

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