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Audi Q5 vs Infiniti G35: 5-year value retention (43% vs 43%), 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 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.