Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Audi Q5
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Audi Q5 wins on money kept: 62% retained after three years vs 54%, worth about R 83 254 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Stelvio | Q5 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 338 900 | R 1 018 200 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 23 402/m | R 17 796/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 73% | 81% |
| Retained after 3 years | 54% | 62% |
| Value after 3 years | R 716 708 | R 633 454 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 622 192 | R 384 746 |
| Value after 5 years | R 523 913 | R 477 147 |
| Our tier | Weak-franchise mainstream | Premium (established) |
Alfa Romeo Stelvio →
The Stelvio has been Alfa Romeo's volume model in South Africa since 2018, sharing the Giulia's platform and petrol engines. Pricing currently starts around R1.34 million, with the Quadrifoglio flagship above R2.2 million. It handles better than most rivals but low sales volumes mean soft resale and a thin used market.
Known for: the driver's choice among premium suvs
Audi Q5 →
The Q5 has been Audi's strongest SUV seller in South Africa since 2009, valued for refinement and the long-serving 2.0 TDI drivetrain. The latest generation opens with the 40 TDI quattro at just over R1 million. It resells more easily than Audi's sedans, though normal German premium depreciation still applies.
Known for: best-selling audi suv in sa
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio or the Audi Q5?
The Audi Q5. It keeps about 62% of its price after three years against 54% for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, a gap of 9 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio loses about R 622 192 over three years and the Audi Q5 loses about R 384 746. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Alfa Romeo Stelvio runs about R 23 402 per month and the Audi Q5 about R 17 796, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.