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Infiniti QX80 holds its value better — 43% five-year retention against 43% for the Audi Q5. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Infiniti QX80 comes out ahead, holding about 43% of its value versus 43% for the Audi Q5. Over the first five years the Infiniti QX80 loses roughly $47,487 while the Audi Q5 loses about $26,410 — a gap near $-21077.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Infiniti QX80 sheds about 10% in year one versus 21% for the Audi Q5. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.