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Audi Q5 vs Audi SQ7: 5-year value retention (47% vs 47%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Audi Q5 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Audi Q5 comes out ahead, holding about 47% of its value versus 47% for the Audi SQ7. Over the first five years the Audi Q5 loses roughly $27,932 while the Audi SQ7 loses about $49,808 — a gap near $21,876.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Audi Q5 sheds about 0% in year one versus 5% for the Audi SQ7. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.