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Audi A3 e-tron vs Cadillac ATS-V — Depreciation Comparison

Audi A3 e-tron vs Cadillac ATS-V: 5-year value retention (64% vs 63%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Audi A3 e-tron holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Audi A3 e-tron comes out ahead, holding about 64% of its value versus 63% for the Cadillac ATS-V. Over the first five years the Audi A3 e-tron loses roughly $14,418 while the Cadillac ATS-V loses about $24,813 — a gap near $10,395.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Audi A3 e-tron sheds about 7% in year one versus 7% for the Cadillac ATS-V. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.