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2016 Audi Q5 Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP

A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.

Fair market price

$9,731

Below the middle half of current listings.

Price intelligence

A map of today's market

Fair price sits outside the typical market range

$4,950$18,199
Typical market range
$9,961$13,211

Middle 50% of active listings

Ridekick fair price
$9,731

Mileage-adjusted estimate

Original MSRP range
$40,900–$55,600

4 sourced trims when new

Buyer context

Market pulse

Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.

Negotiating leverage

85

strong leverage / 100

~67 days of national supply and listings typically ~18% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.

National supply

67

days of supply

Buyer's market

Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2016 Audi Q5.

Estimated dealer cost (invoice)

$37,628$39,264

Estimated dealer invoice — about $40,900 MSRP minus a typical 48% manufacturer margin.

An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.

Fair price by trim

TrimFair priceMSRPEst. dealer cost
Premium$8,977$40,900$37,628–$39,264
Premium Plus$9,968$42,750$39,330–$41,040
technik$51,500$47,380–$49,440
prestige$55,600$51,152–$53,376

Trim comparison

How each trim is priced

Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$5,247$32,289$59,330
Fair price

Premium

$8,977

Premium: fair price $8,977, original MSRP $40,900, estimated dealer cost $37,628 to $39,264.

Premium Plus

$9,968

Premium Plus: fair price $9,968, original MSRP $42,750, estimated dealer cost $39,330 to $41,040.

technik

technik: fair price not available, original MSRP $51,500, estimated dealer cost $47,380 to $49,440.

prestige

prestige: fair price not available, original MSRP $55,600, estimated dealer cost $51,152 to $53,376.

All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.

Out-the-door price by state

Out-the-door for a 2016 Audi Q5 runs about $10,042 in MT to $11,402 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.

StateSales/use taxDoc + title + regOut-the-door
CA$705$110+$10,546
TX$608$332$10,671
FL$584$1,074+$11,389
NY$389$371$10,491
PA$584$587$10,902
IL$608$683$11,022
OH$560$444$10,735
GA$681$637$11,049
NC$292$793$10,816
WA$633$215+$10,579
OR$0$525$10,256

Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.

Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon

Fuel economy

23

MPG city

30

MPG highway

26

MPG combined

EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2016 Audi Q5 configuration (Diesel).

Safety & recalls

5 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 Audi Q5.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.

Campaign 17V622000 · 05/10/2017

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.

Campaign 17V002000 · 03/01/2017

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. If this happens, the corrosion can weaken the canister and the inflator could fracture without air bag deployment, propelling fragments into the passenger compartment, striking and causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is expected to began March 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69P1.

Campaign 17V001000 · 03/01/2017

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.

Campaign 18V229000 · 11/04/2018

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.

Campaign 17V298000 · 03/05/2017

Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.

Questions buyers ask

What is a fair price for a 2016 Audi Q5?

A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $9,731, within a typical market range of $9,961 to $13,211.

Is the 2016 Audi Q5 cheaper than MSRP?

Yes — its original MSRP was about $40,900, so a fair used price is roughly $31,169 below MSRP.

What is the out-the-door price of a 2016 Audi Q5?

Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $10,042 in MT to $11,402 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.

Is now a good time to buy a 2016 Audi Q5?

There are about 67 days of national market supply for the 2016 Audi Q5 Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2016 Audi Q5.

How much can you negotiate on a 2016 Audi Q5?

Negotiating leverage rates 85/100 (strong). ~67 days of national supply and listings typically ~18% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.

What does the dealer pay for a 2016 Audi Q5?

The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $37,628$39,264 — its $40,900 MSRP minus a typical 48% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.

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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 8/5/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.