The 2018 Audi Q5 sits at a median of $19,988 in the Canadian market right now. Most of what you'll actually run into lands between $17,996 and $21,971. If a listing falls below that band, there's usually a reason worth chasing down. Above it, you're paying for something specific, whether that's low kilometres, a loaded trim, or just an optimistic seller.
Mileage is the lever that moves this one. Every extra 10,000 km knocks about $674 off the price, and the typical Q5 on the market has 114,072 km on it. So a car sitting 30,000 km under that average carries roughly $2,000 more value on kilometres alone. Run the math before you fall for a clean-looking listing. A higher-priced car with 70,000 km can be the better buy than a bargain-tagged one pushing 160,000.
How the trims stack up
The three trims spread across about $2,500. Progressiv is the value play at a median of $18,940, with its range topping out at $19,988. Komfort lands in the middle at $19,948. Technik is the premium end, median $21,492, and it stretches well past the others to $24,066 at the top of its band.
If badge and features aren't your priority, Progressiv gives you the most Q5 for the fewest dollars. Paying for Technik makes sense when you want the higher spec and you're comparing against Komfort cars that already sit close to $21,000. Between those two, the gap is only about $1,500 at the median.
We've flagged 16 deals on this model year in the last 90 days. That's a steady enough stream that you don't need to jump on the first one under $18,000. Let the mileage number and the trim guide what a given car should cost, then anchor your offer to the band.
Price by trim
| Trim | Median price | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Technik | $21,492 | $20,387–$24,066 |
| Komfort | $19,948 | $17,495–$21,120 |
| Progressiv | $18,940 | $16,984–$19,988 |
Numbers reflect live listings across Canada over the last 90 days, filtered for outliers. Data as of . Prices in CAD.