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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Strong home-market brand loyalty in Germany and Austria supports resale, though stricter emissions rules and fleet turnover have softened used diesel Q5 values.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Paintwork, bumper scuffs, non-structural repairs. Disclosed on history reports but limited resale impact.
Panel replacement, airbag deployment, meaningful CARFAX entry. Significantly accelerates 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.