Real price data
What should you pay for a 2018 Audi Q5?
Original MSRP
$41,500
When new
Fair market price
$14,701
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$26,799
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $14,198 · 75th $18,385 · MSRP $41,500
Spread of current 2018 Audi Q5 listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
73
out of 100
strong leverage
~57 days of national supply and listings typically ~10% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.
Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.
Market demand & negotiating leverage
57days of supply
Balanced marketSupply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Audi Q5.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2018 Audi Q5 inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$38,180–$39,840
Estimated dealer invoice — about $41,500 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | $14,055 | $41,500 | $38,180–$39,840 |
| Premium Plus | $14,823 | $45,500 | $41,860–$43,680 |
| Prestige | $15,113 | $50,800 | $46,736–$48,768 |
| progressiv | — | $49,950 | $45,954–$47,952 |
- Premium
- $14,055
- Premium Plus
- $14,823
- Prestige
- $15,113
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2018 Audi Q5 runs about $15,012 in MT to $16,702 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,066 | $110+ | $15,877 |
| TX | $919 | $332 | $15,952 |
| FL | $882 | $1,074+ | $16,657 |
| NY | $588 | $371 | $15,660 |
| PA | $882 | $587 | $16,170 |
| IL | $919 | $683 | $16,303 |
| OH | $845 | $444 | $15,990 |
| GA | $1,029 | $637 | $16,367 |
| NC | $441 | $793 | $15,935 |
| WA | $956 | $215+ | $15,872 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $15,226 |
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
27
MPG highway
25
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2018 Audi Q5 configuration (Premium).
Safety & recalls
6 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Audi Q5.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.
Campaign 18V369000 · 01/06/2018
WHEELS:HUB
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the wheel arch trim with an additional screw and nut, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66K6.
Campaign 19V416000 · 05/06/2019
STRUCTURE:BODY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles. The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four clips securing the forward part of the rear wheel arch trim, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 66K8.
Campaign 19V737000 · 16/10/2019
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake master cylinder casting may be too short.
Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47O9.
Campaign 19V277000 · 08/04/2019
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Campaign 16V955000 · 29/12/2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90S9.
Campaign 21V947000 · 08/12/2021
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2018 Audi Q5?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $14,701, within a typical market range of $14,198 to $18,385.
Is the 2018 Audi Q5 cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $41,500, so a fair used price is roughly $26,799 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2018 Audi Q5?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $15,012 in MT to $16,702 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2018 Audi Q5?
There are about 57 days of national market supply for the 2018 Audi Q5 — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Audi Q5.
How much can you negotiate on a 2018 Audi Q5?
Negotiating leverage rates 73/100 (strong). ~57 days of national supply and listings typically ~10% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.
What does the dealer pay for a 2018 Audi Q5?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $38,180–$39,840 — its $41,500 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% 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 7/15/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.