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Audi Q5 holds its value better — 43% five-year retention against 43% for the Infiniti G35. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Audi Q5 comes out ahead, holding about 43% of its value versus 43% for the Infiniti G35. Over the first five years the Audi Q5 loses roughly $26,410 while the Infiniti G35 loses about $24,964 — a gap near $-1446.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Audi Q5 sheds about 21% in year one versus 19% for the Infiniti G35. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.