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Audi Q4 e-tron holds its value better — 38% five-year retention against 37% for the Volvo S80. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Audi Q4 e-tron comes out ahead, holding about 38% of its value versus 37% for the Volvo S80. Over the first five years the Audi Q4 e-tron loses roughly $30,926 while the Volvo S80 loses about $16,303 — a gap near $-14623.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Audi Q4 e-tron sheds about 24% in year one versus 18% for the Volvo S80. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.